UCLA Decarbonization Implementation Projects Study

ADVERTISEMENT FOR EXECUTIVE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL UCLA requests a written response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select an Executive Design Professional for the proposed campus Decarbonization Implementation Projects Study (Project 908073.01). UCLA conducted a study of campus energy infrastructure and developed a strategy for a 90 percent reduction in scope 1 emissions from fossil fuel gas use in campus energy systems from the 2019 baseline. The study, completed in 2024, outlined several scenarios for decarbonization. The recommended scenario includes the implementation of several distinct projects that, in aggregate, would achieve the desired emissions reduction. The construction cost for the project has not yet been determined and is dependent on the scope of the projects and phasing. The work may be executed in several incremental projects. The implementation of the project is dependent upon the availability of funding. The design shall comply with the University of California Policy on Sustainable Practices to achieve a minimum LEED Gold Rating. The final selection and appointment of the design professional for the proposed project are contingent upon project approval by the University of California Board of Regents or their delegated authority and per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project is subject to review and approval by the UC Board of Regents or their delegated authority. The selection committee will base its review of the Executive Design Professional's submitted proposals and selection on the Selection Criteria form (Attachment A). This RFQ is for full design services; however, the University reserves the right to defer negotiations concerning services other than pre-design studies until the completion of the pre-design phase. The design shall comply with the University of California Policy on Sustainable Practices (download from the UCLA Planroom project file Documents tab). The project must meet the California Energy Code (Title 24) energy efficiency standards and apply sustainability principles to the renovated building's systems, components, and portions of the renovated building. The complete RFQ packet will be available at, http://www.uclaplanroom.com on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Responses to the RFQ are due by or before 10:00 a.m. on July 24, 2025. To download the packet, you must create a login and password. Registration instructions are available at https://www.uclaplanroom.com/help/account.register. Once in the UCLA Planroom, click the "RFQ" tab and search for the project to download. Within the project "RFQ Document" tab, download (1) RFQ, (2) the Planroom RFQ-Upload Instructions, and (3) Appendix C and D Instructions. Failure to comply could result in your submission being overlooked. Every effort will be made to ensure that all persons have equal access to contracts and other business opportunities with the University within the limits imposed by law or University policy. Each Candidate Firm may be required to show evidence of its Equal Employment Opportunity policy. Peter E. Hendrickson, AIA Associate Vice-Chancellor Design and Construction UCLA Capital Programs 1060 Veteran Avenue | Box 951365 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1365