Design-build ambulatory primary care outpatient clinic space at 2050 massachusetts

The Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) in San Bernardino County, California is issuing a Design-Build Request for Qualifications (RFQu) to procure design and construction services for an Ambulatory Primary Care Outpatient Clinic Space at 2050 Massachusetts Avenue. The project encompasses approximately 10,000 square feet of clinical wellness space with a total estimated project cost of $2,000,000 and is strictly limited to outpatient, non-acute primary care services including preventive and wellness care, chronic disease management, and care coordination. Design-Build Entities must consist of a General Contractor holding a current California Class B General Building Contractor License and an Engineer of Record with valid professional licenses working collaboratively to deliver all required design and construction services. Evaluation criteria require the General Contractor to achieve a minimum score of 125 points in organizational qualifications and 16 points in relevant experience with ambulatory outpatient clinic environments, while the Engineer of Record must achieve a minimum of 49 points in organizational qualifications and 12 points in relevant experience. Critical dates include a mandatory RFQu Conference on April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the project site (attendance is prerequisite for submission), a written questions deadline of May 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM, Qualification Statement submissions due May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM through the Bonfire portal, qualified proposer identification by June 3, 2026, detailed proposal and pricing submissions due June 24, 2026, and anticipated contract award on July 8, 2026.

The procurement follows a two-step competitive selection process with Step 1 involving qualification of responsible and qualified Design-Build Entities and Step 2 involving proposal evaluation and award on a "Best Value" basis, with IEHP aiming to identify at least three qualified proposers if feasible. All Design-Build Entities must provide comprehensive financial statements (reviewed or audited for the past three years), proof of adequate liability and workers' compensation insurance, performance and payment bonding capacity equal to estimated construction costs, and evidence of prior project experience with emphasis on ambulatory outpatient clinic environments. All submissions must include a Skilled and Trained Workforce Certification demonstrating compliance with California Public Contract Code Section 22164 through either monthly reporting or a Project Labor Agreement. The RFQu does not specify particular set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, nor does it identify incumbent vendors or current contractors; however, the opportunity remains open to qualified Design-Build Entities meeting the specified minimum qualification thresholds. The estimated project budget is approximately $2,000,000, with Design-Build Entities assuming all costs for preparing qualification materials and participating in the qualification process.