RFQ 26-27017 Structural Engineering A&E

The Department of Healthcare Access and Information (HCAI), Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD), is requesting Statements of Qualifications from structural engineering firms to provide independent structural review of construction documents and develop OSHPD Preapproved Details (OPDs) for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities under RFQ 26-27017, with SOQs due November 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. PDT. Bidders must be California Licensed Structural Engineers currently certified under Division 3 of the California Business and Professions Code, the primary eligibility gate.

The scope encompasses independent structural review of construction documents for primary structures and non-structural components, post-approval documents, and development of OPDs in compliance with the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 California Code of Regulations, Code Application Notices, and Policy Intent Notices. Firms must demonstrate professional experience in independent structural review of healthcare facility construction documents, staffing capability with available CLSEs to meet project schedules, knowledge of applicable codes and regulations, proven ability to complete projects within established timeframes, and documented quality control and assurance programs. No work may be subcontracted after contract award without prior written HCAI approval.

The retainer contract is valued at $4.5 million over a three-year term ($1.5 million per fiscal year), with individual assignments not to exceed the total contract value. HCAI reserves the right to negotiate separate increments or phases within assignments and does not guarantee any assignments will be made.

The DVBE Program requirement has been waived; the DVBE incentive remains applicable with an encouraged three percent participation goal. Written questions are due October 19, 2026, with responses posted by October 26, 2026. Virtual interviews are scheduled for January 11–22, 2027, with a Notice of Intent to Award by January 29, 2027, and an anticipated project start date of July 1, 2027. SOQ submissions must include 17 specific items, including a Penalty of Perjury Statement, General Information Sheet, completed federal forms, resumes of proposed CLSEs with HCAI project histories, current business licenses, and descriptions of software and hardware used for structural analysis.