Sheriff substation & childcare facility tenant improvement project

The County of San Mateo is seeking a design-build contractor for a comprehensive tenant improvement project involving two adjacent properties at 690 and 686 Broadway in Redwood City, California. The project encompasses two distinct phases: Phase One focuses on renovating the 8,317 square foot Sheriff's Office substation, which includes structural modifications, utility enhancements, and specialized construction of holding cells, an interview room, fitness center, and conference spaces. Phase Two addresses the 5,875 square foot Employee Childcare center, involving structural modifications, utility upgrades, and construction of an approximately 1,800 square foot outdoor play space. The Request for Proposals (RFP No. 2024-RFP-00052) requires proposers to be design-build entities with at least four years of similar service experience within the last seven years. Proposals will be evaluated using a points-based scoring system with four primary criteria: Project Approach (20%), Firm Qualifications (20%), Price (30%), and Proposed Timeline (30%). The proposal submission deadline is February 23, 2024, at 3:00 pm, with a site walk-through having been conducted on February 8, 2024. Proposers must register in the county's eProcurement portal and submit comprehensive documentation including project plans, timelines, technical specifications, and fee proposals.

The procurement is structured as a competitive solicitation with potential for cooperative agreement usage, allowing other organizations to potentially utilize the resulting contract. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the County reserves the right to accept proposals other than the lowest-priced offer. The contract will have a one-year term and will be awarded as a single contract covering planning, design, engineering, permitting, and construction. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating workers' compensation and liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per category. The project emphasizes compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including prevailing wage requirements and potential Department of Industrial Relations monitoring for public works projects. Although a specific budget range is not defined in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the improvements and the two-phase approach suggest a substantial investment in modernizing the Sheriff's Office facilities. The project aims to enhance infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and provide an upgraded childcare facility for Sheriff's Office employees, reflecting the County's commitment to supporting its law enforcement personnel and community services.