Commissioning Services for Evolve Student Housing Phase 2 (Apartment Buildings 1, 2, and 3)

San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking a qualified commissioning services firm for the Evolve Student Housing Phase 2 project, which encompasses Apartment Buildings 1, 2, and 3 on the university's main campus. The Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 7064 solicits a comprehensive commissioning services provider to support the project through design, construction, and occupancy phases. Key deliverables include conducting meetings, performing inspections, executing testing protocols, facilitating coordination, and generating comprehensive reports across the project lifecycle. The evaluation will utilize a 300-point scoring system that assesses technical proposals, focusing on design phase services, construction phase activities, staff qualifications, and demonstrated project experience. Proposals are due on October 24th, 2025, with the university reserving the right to award the contract in full, partially, or not at all. The project is substantial, with an overall value of $427 million and a projected design work initiation in 2025 and construction spanning from 2026 through 2030. The selected firm will enter into a five-year service agreement with a fee structure featuring fixed hourly rates for the initial three years and potential price adjustments not exceeding 3% in years four and five.

The RFP explicitly encourages small business participation, offering additional points in the evaluation process for small business certification. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly detailed, the procurement appears designed to be inclusive of smaller firms with appropriate qualifications. The contract will be awarded to a single firm capable of delivering comprehensive commissioning services, with an emphasis on technical expertise and project understanding. The hourly rate structure and five-year contract term suggest flexibility for vendor engagement. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the university's procurement approach indicates a competitive and merit-based selection process. The total project budget of $427 million provides substantial context for the scope and potential value of the commissioning services contract, though the exact allocated budget for commissioning services is not specifically itemized in the provided documentation.