Swinerton Invitation for Prequalification of Qualified Subcontractors & Suppliers

Swinerton Builders is conducting a prequalification process for subcontractors and suppliers for the Energy and Innovation Building project at California State University (CSU) Bakersfield, located at 9001 Stockdale Highway in Bakersfield. The procurement is a collaborative design-build agreement for constructing a new multi-story Science Building spanning approximately 56,500 gross square feet. The project will include offices, research laboratories, teaching labs, a capstone design laboratory, and flexible outdoor spaces designed to promote engagement and interaction. Subcontractors must submit prequalification packages by October 24, 2025, with initial trade packages focusing on structural steel, metal deck, and miscellaneous metals. The project timeline includes an anticipated trade bid package posting on October 6, 2025, a construction start date of January 1, 2026, and a projected completion date of June 16, 2027. Interested subcontractors must complete Swinerton's Prequalification form and Master Service Agreement, which can be accessed through https://swinerton.com/subcontractor-prequalification/.

The project has a specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) outreach goal of 6% and falls under Public Works and Prevailing Wage regulations. Subcontractors seeking to participate must contact the Swinerton Prequalification Team at subcontractorprequal@swinerton.com to obtain additional details and submit their prequalification materials. While specific award values are not disclosed, the project's comprehensive scope and multi-year timeline suggest a significant infrastructure investment for CSU Bakersfield. The design-build approach indicates a collaborative procurement method that will likely require detailed technical qualifications and the ability to integrate complex laboratory and research facility design elements. Subcontractors will need to demonstrate expertise in scientific building construction, metal fabrication, and the ability to meet stringent public works standards and prevailing wage requirements.