CSU East Bay. TOCA MEA

California State University, East Bay is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from prequalified General Contractors to provide Construction Manager services through a Master Enabling Agreement (MEA) for multiple campus infrastructure and facility improvement projects. The procurement covers design-build and construction management services for projects including HVAC replacements, roof repairs, fire alarm upgrades, access control improvements, and door and hardware replacements. Interested contractors must possess a valid California Class B contractor license and be prequalified with the CSU Office of the Chancellor with a minimum rating of $15,000,000. The RFQ follows a two-step selection process, with SOQ submissions due on April 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., and the successful proposer expected to be announced on May 29, 2025. Contractors will be responsible for preconstruction services, design coordination, cost estimating, and construction phase management, with the ability to develop Lump Sum Price or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals. The contract term is three years, with a total maximum budgeted cost of $30,000,000 and individual project caps of $7,000,000.

The procurement includes specific set-aside requirements, mandating a minimum three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation across the entire agreement. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) for public works projects and comply with prevailing wage rate laws. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Alameda County, Hayward City, and Alameda City, with bidding documents available on the California State Contracts Register (CAL eProcure) website starting March 11, 2025, under Event ID Number 0000034581. Potential respondents can contact Chris Lam-Vazquez at 510-885-7606 or chris.lam-vazquez@csueastbay.edu for procurement process assistance. The contract includes provisions for integrating LEAN practices and integrated project management, with no guaranteed minimum volume of task orders or construction agreements. Contractors should note that while the total budget is $30,000,000, individual project budgets are limited to $7,000,000, providing flexibility for various campus improvement initiatives.