Progressive Design-Build - Rosecrans Property Development

The County of San Diego is requesting proposals for Progressive Design-Build services for preconstruction and construction of the Rosecrans Property Development, a Behavioral Health Wellness Campus, with proposals due October 30, 2026, and a pre-proposal conference and job walk on September 3, 2026. The Budget Not-To-Exceed for the Base Scope is $212 million, with the County reserving the option to exercise construction upon acceptance of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) negotiated during preconstruction.

Proposers must hold a valid California Class B General Building Contractor license, current California Department of Industrial Relations registration, and demonstrate bonding capacity equal to 100% of the Budget NTE. Professional liability insurance of at least $2 million per occurrence, general liability insurance of at least $5 million per occurrence and $10 million aggregate, and workers' compensation insurance are required. Proposers must provide evidence of financial strength through reviewed or audited financial statements and confirm they are not currently in bankruptcy and have not been within the last five years.

The scope encompasses approximately 120,000 square feet of new behavioral health facilities on approximately 8.24 acres of County-owned property at 3851 Rosecrans Street in San Diego, along with associated site improvements including parking, landscaping, utility infrastructure, and temporary construction facilities. The project must comply with California prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code section 1770, skilled and trained workforce requirements, and sustainable design specifications.

Evaluation criteria, each weighted up to the specified points, are proposer experience (up to 200 points), personnel experience (up to 200 points), project plan (up to 200 points), price proposal (up to 200 points), contract terms and conditions (up to 100 points), financial strength (up to 100 points), and optional interviews (up to 200 points). Project funding includes approximately $99.5 million in conditional grant funds from the California Department of Health Care Services under the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Bond Round 2, with grant funds required to be obligated and expended by June 30, 2031. Questions are due September 23, 2026, prior to 5:00 p.m.