RFQ - RFP UNIVERSITY LIBRARY (UL) EGRESS STAIR, California State University, Northridge

California State University, Northridge is requesting qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk services for the University Library Egress Stair project, with Statements of Qualifications due October 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT and a non-mandatory pre-submittal conference and site inspection on October 1, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. PT. The Trustees provide a 5% bid advantage to firms certified as Small Businesses by the California Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and DVBE Services, and require 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation with no additional incentive.

The scope encompasses design and preconstruction services followed by construction of a new interior egress stair connecting Levels 01 through 04 of the library to achieve code-compliant exiting and fire-life safety compliance. Work includes selective demolition, structural modifications, an enclosed fire-rated stair system with steel pan-filled concrete stairs and glazing, modifications to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler systems, roof membrane and flashing replacement with seismic expansion joints, overflow drainage installation, carpet tile and vinyl flooring replacement across four levels, and construction of a new gender-neutral single-occupancy restroom and lactation room. The new stair shaft occupies approximately 900 square feet per floor. Construction will occur primarily during third shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.), with early work including carpet, flooring, and roof replacement scheduled for Summer 2027 and stair construction beginning November 2027.

The Guaranteed Maximum Price is $23.185 million over a construction duration of 485 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $2,000 per day for late completion. Respondents must hold a California Class B contractor license and be prequalified with the Trustees by October 22, 2026. The selection process awards 300 points for SOQ Technical Proposal, 200 points for Interview, and 100 points for Fee Proposal, with finalist announcement expected December 18, 2026 and preconstruction agreement execution January 29, 2027. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements and owner-controlled insurance enrollment. Contact Jenni Cox, Procurement Professional IV, at jenni.cox@csun.edu or 818-677-6568.