PW2602 University Library (UL) Egress Stair

The Trustees of the California State University is requesting qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk services on the University Library Egress Stair project (PW2602) at California State University, Northridge, with qualifications due October 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT and a mandatory pre-submittal conference and site inspection on October 1, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. PT. Small businesses certified by the Department of General Services receive a 5% bid advantage; 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is required with no additional incentive.

The scope includes constructing a new interior egress stair connecting Levels 01 through 04 of Building 115 to provide code-compliant exiting and improve fire and life safety. Work encompasses selective demolition of existing floor slabs and roof structure, installation of an enclosed fire-rated stair system with steel pan-filled concrete stairs, structural modifications, mechanical and electrical system modifications, roof membrane and flashing replacement, and installation of a new gender-neutral restroom and lactation room. Construction is phased within the occupied library facility. Contractor License Requirement is B.

The Guaranteed Maximum Contract Cost is $23.185 million. The delivery process includes separate Design/Preconstruction Services and Construction phases contracted separately. Respondents must be prequalified with the Trustees no less than ten business days prior to the SOQ submission deadline. The Trustees will select no more than five finalists through the RFQ process to receive the Request for Proposals, with final selection based on qualifications and proposed fees. This is a public works project subject to prevailing wage rate laws; all respondents and subcontractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations. The project will be enrolled in the CSU Builders Risk Insurance Program (BRIP) and potentially the CSU Owner-Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP). Questions should be directed to Jenni Cox, Procurement Professional IV, at jenni.cox@csun.edu or 818-677-6568.