Regents' Policy Manual - Section 7.12: Approval of Construction Projects

Adopted Date: 09-12-1996

Applicability

This policy applies to University construction projects.

Policy

Any plan for the addition of square footage, for construction of a new building or for any alteration, site improvement or major project exceeding $300,000 shall be submitted to the Board of Regents for approval of the project concept before any formal project planning begins.

In accordance with laws and regulations of the Commission on Higher Education and the Board of Finance as may be amended from time to time, the following construction projects shall be presented to the Board of Regents for approval prior to issuance of a request for bids:

1. Any addition of square footage or construction of new building; 

2. Any alterations, site improvement or other major project exceeding $300,000 (main campus) or $50,000 (branches); 

3. Any revised, previously approved project, if the total project cost increases by 10% or if the size increases by more than 10% or 1,000 NSF whichever is greater or if the type or purpose of the space changes by 10% or more.

This policy does not apply to purchase of equipment.

Implementation

The President may adopt administrative policies and procedures to implement this policy and provide for review and approval of all construction projects.

References

New Mexico Procurement Code, § 13-1-28, et seq., NMSA 1978; § 13-1-21, et seq. (resident preference); § 13-4-1 (public works contracts); § 21-1-21 (capital expenditures).

Expenditures for the construction of or additions to buildings or major projects including major remodeling must be approved by the Commission on Higher Education (CHE) and the State Board of Finance, per statute and regulations of the CHE and Board of Finance § 21-1-21 NMSA 1978.

RPM 7.11 (Selection of Architects for UNM Projects - Board of Regents approval required).