Pre-Qualification: Guadalupe Division - Guard House

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from construction contractors for the Guadalupe Division Guard House project (Contract C26146F) located at 101 W. Younger Avenue, San Jose, California, with pre-qualification submissions due October 23, 2026 — at least 15 days before the scheduled January 2027 bid opening. The project is federally funded and subject to Buy America provisions requiring U.S.-produced materials and products.

Contractors must hold a valid California Contractor's License (Class B) and demonstrate liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, current workers' compensation coverage, reviewed or audited financial statements, and notarized surety bonding capacity. The scope encompasses site, roadway, utility, security, access control, lighting, CCTV, barrier, and related improvements including demolition, installation, testing, coordination, and restoration work to deliver a complete, fully functional facility.

The Base Bid scope includes expanding existing roadway, installing a concrete foundation slab, utilities, guard gates, bollards, CCTV, exterior lighting, and design-build concrete accessible ramps and walkways. Option 1 adds procurement and installation of a prefabricated guard house with utility connections and interior finishes. The estimated construction cost for Base Bid ranges from $591,000 to $800,000; Base Bid plus Option 1 ranges from $1.38 million to $1.85 million. Estimated construction duration is 267 calendar days. The anticipated project advertisement date is November 2026.

Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, apprenticeship laws, OSHA safety regulations, and California labor codes. Pre-qualified bidders remain valid for one year following notification for projects of similar size and scope. Bidders may appeal pre-qualification determinations no later than ten business days prior to bid closing, with hearings concluded no later than five business days after appeal receipt and five business days before bid closing. VTA reserves the right to adjust, increase, limit, suspend, or rescind pre-qualification ratings and may waive minor irregularities.