Utah Tech - Chancellor Student Housing Remodel - Phase 1

Utah Tech University is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from licensed General Contractors for a student housing renovation at 11 South 800 East, St. George, under a two-phase process, with Intent to Bid due July 15, 2026 and SOQ submissions due July 22, 2026.

The scope involves renovating a 6,852-square-foot, three-story wood-framed building constructed in 1995, converting six three-bedroom apartments into ten one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment. Work includes interior demolition and layout reconstruction, new HVAC mini-split systems, fire sprinkler and fire riser installation, electrical service upgrades, plumbing improvements, exterior stucco painting, and site improvements (stairs, ramps, sidewalks, utility connections). Construction is scheduled to begin Fall 2026 with substantial completion by January 2027.

Minimum qualifications require a current Utah General Contractor License and successful completion of at least three comparable multifamily housing, student housing, hospitality, or occupied-building renovation projects within the past five years. Contractors must demonstrate experience coordinating mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire sprinkler improvements, ability to meet the completion schedule, a satisfactory safety record and EMR history, and financial capacity.

The project budget is $700,000. Stage One evaluation is weighted as follows: relevant project experience (35 points), qualifications of key personnel (20 points), references and past performance (20 points), safety record and EMR (10 points), financial capacity (10 points), and ability to meet project schedule (5 points). Only pre-qualified contractors advance to Stage Two, a competitive sealed bidding process with access to complete construction documents. Utah Tech reserves the right to establish a shortlist and determine the number of contractors advancing to Stage Two. Qualified contractors will be announced July 27, 2026.