Commissioning Services for Evolve Student Housing Project 1A/1B

San Diego State University (SDSU) is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 7051 to procure comprehensive commissioning services for the Evolve Student Housing Project 1A/1B located on the university's main campus. The project encompasses commissioning services for two 9-story residential buildings and one 2-story amenity building, with construction scheduled between 2025 and 2030. Specific commissioning services include developing performance requirements, conducting design reviews, managing commissioning meetings, performing system tests, developing documentation, and providing ongoing commissioning support throughout design, construction, and occupancy phases. The university will evaluate proposals using a 220-point scoring system that assesses company qualifications, references, personnel expertise, technical approach, and other capabilities related to commissioning services. Proposals are due on May 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PDT, with the anticipated contract having a three-year term that allows projects initiated during that period to continue to completion. Firms responding to the RFP must submit a detailed fee schedule that breaks down hourly rates into direct hourly rate, overhead percentage, profit percentage, and fully burdened hourly rate.

The procurement strongly encourages small business participation, offering up to a 5% preference for certified small businesses or firms committing to subcontract at least 25% of the net bid price with small businesses. The total project is valued at $310 million, presenting a significant opportunity for qualified commissioning service providers. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the RFP indicates a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in comprehensive commissioning services for complex higher education building projects. The university will require the selected firm to provide comprehensive documentation, perform rigorous system testing, and support the project through occupancy, suggesting a need for highly technical and adaptable commissioning professionals. Potential respondents should carefully review the full RFP documentation available on PlanetBids and prepare detailed proposals that demonstrate their ability to meet the university's stringent commissioning requirements for this substantial student housing development project.