Construction Manager at Risk - Vista Detention Facility Infrastructure & Facility Upgrade

The County of San Diego is requesting proposals for Construction Manager at Risk services for preconstruction and construction phases of the Vista Detention Facility Infrastructure & Facility Upgrade, with proposals due September 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-proposal conference on August 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. No small-local business preference applies to this procurement due to legal restrictions.

Proposers must hold a current Class B General Building Contractor license and demonstrate minimum bonding capacity of 100% of the budget NTE. The scope encompasses security system upgrades (camera replacement, intercom installation, control panel upgrades, and cabling across multiple facility areas), technology infrastructure improvements, anti-ligature modifications to approximately 420 cells and holding areas, and optional new epoxy flooring installation across two contract options. All work is subject to California prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code Section 1770 and skilled and trained workforce mandates.

The estimated total project budget not to exceed is $16.79 million for all contract options combined. Proposers must provide current general liability insurance with minimum limits of $5 million per occurrence and $10 million aggregate, workers' compensation insurance, reviewed or audited financial statements, and a notarized Surety Declaration confirming bonding capacity. The County will withhold 5% retention from progress payments.

Evaluation weighted criteria are Experience of Proposer (20%), Experience of Personnel (20%), Project Plan (20%), Price Proposal (20%), Contract Terms and Conditions (10%), and Financial Strength (10%), with Essential Requirements and Acceptable Safety Record as pass/fail gates. Questions are due August 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Contractors and subcontractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations.