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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES

University Library (UL) Egress Stair

PW2602

California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330

The Trustees of The California State University are requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from interested and qualified construction managers (Respondents) to provide preconstruction and construction services for the above‑named Project. The Trustees will select a construction manager (general contractor) using a two-step process: (1) this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from which Respondents may submit SOQ to the Trustees, and (2) the Request for Proposals (RFP) which the Trustees will issue to the shortlisted firms.

A technical review committee shall review the respondents’ SOQ and, based on the criteria identified in the RFQ, the committee shall select no more than five finalists to receive the Request for Proposals. Selection of the winning Proposer will be based on qualifications and proposed fees (a design competition is not utilized). Construction Manager at Risk is a two-phased delivery process: (1) Design/Preconstruction Services Phase and (2) Construction Phase, and the Trustees will issue separate contracts for each phase. Note: the Trustees will issue a separate contract to a licensed, CSU-prequalified architect to perform all design services for this project.

The project consists of constructing a new interior egress stair connecting Levels 01 through 04 of the University Library (Building 115) to provide code-compliant exiting and improve fire and life safety compliance. The work includes selective demolition of existing floor slabs and roof structure to accommodate the new stair shaft; structural modifications and installation of an enclosed stair system with steel pan-filled concrete stairs, fire-rated assemblies, glazing, architectural finishes, and a roof-mounted skylight; associated modifications to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler systems; replacement of carpet tile and vinyl flooring throughout Levels 01 through 04; replacement of the existing roof membrane and flashing systems across the entire building roof, including seismic expansion joints between the core building and wings; installation of overflow drainage at the core building roof; construction of a new gender-neutral single-occupancy restroom and lactation room; and phased construction within the occupied academic library facility to minimize disruption to campus operations.

RFQ Pre-Submittal Conference and Site Inspection to be held on:

Location:

October 1, 2026, 1.00 PM PT Physical Plant Management Administration Building

CSU Point of Contact for Information: Jenni Cox, Procurement Professional IV - Public Works Purchasing and Contract Administration Office, jenni.cox@csun.edu, 818-677-6568

To search for and view this project advertisement, Respondents shall register and log in on the “California State Contracts Register” (CSCR) at https://www.caleprocure.ca.gov If Respondent experiences problems viewing this website, contact the CSU point of contact named above for assistance.

RFQ documents will be available on the “PlanetBids Public Solicitation Portal” website, http://psp.planetbids.com/g/81563/. Respondents shall first register as a vendor and then log in to the PlanetBids Public Solicitation Portal to search for this project and download the RFQ documents. If Respondent experiences problems viewing this website, contact the CSU point of contact named above for assistance.

Respondents must be prequalified with the Trustees. To do so, submit the prequalification applications no less than ten business days prior to SOQ submittal due date. Respondents shall go to the following PlanetBids website to register, log in and then select the Prequalification tab to apply.

“California State University, Office of the Chancellor, Vendor Portal” (https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=15331) Direct any prequalification questions to the Trustees’ Prequalification Administrator at cocm.prequal@calstate.edu.

The Trustees shall give a small business a bid advantage of five percent to contracting firms that have been certified as a “Small Business” by the Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and DVBE Services, in accordance with Contract General Conditions (and Supplementary General Conditions) for Construction Manager at Risk with Guaranteed Maximum Price Projects, Article 2.08, Small Business Five Percent Bid Advantage.

Additionally, the Trustees require three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation in all contracts, in accordance with Contract General Conditions (and Supplementary General Conditions) for Construction Manager at Risk with Guaranteed Maximum Price Projects, Article 2.09-g. There is no additional DVBE incentive associated with this project. When it nears time to bid trades, the selected construction manager shall contact the Trustees’ DVBE Coordinator, Jenni Cox, 818-677-6567, jenni.cox@csun.edu.

Respondents shall be familiar with all of the provisions in the Contract General Conditions and Supplementary General Conditions, especially the insurance requirements for the CSU Builders Risk Insurance Program (BRIP) and for the CSU Owner-Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP). This Project will be enrolled into the BRIP, and may also be enrolled into the OCIP, if so specified in the Supplementary General Conditions. Respondents may review BRIP and OCIP documents online at www.calstate.edu/ConstructionInsurancePrograms.

This Project is a public works project and is subject to prevailing wage rate laws (Contract General Conditions, Article 4.02). All Respondents/Proposers and all tiers of subcontractors who will work on this Project shall register with the Dept. of Industrial Relations (DIR) to bid and work on public works projects, and maintain current this registration per Labor Code section 1725.5. For more information, go to http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html.

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