UCLA Non-Project Specific Fire Protection Engineer

ADVERTISEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER SERVICES The University of California, Los Angeles requests a written response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select consultants to provide Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) services from a California-licensed Fire Protection Engineer for various non-specific UCLA projects. As studies and/or projects are identified, services will be required; however, no specific schedules are currently available. The assigned study and/or project scopes of work will vary in size, cost, project type, and available information. Program, occupancy and building construction types will also vary and may include new construction, renovations, healthcare, housing, classrooms, laboratories, dining facilities, and other project types. The scope of services may include, but not be limited to, site surveys of existing conditions and systems, conceptual design, alarm system analysis, development and review of hazardous material inventory statements, peer review and code consulting regarding compliance and deficiencies with Title 24, Title 19, Title 22 (OSHPD 3) sections of the California Code of Regulations, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards and Guides, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). FPE consultant candidates shall demonstrate a proven ability to analyze existing systems and prepare concept FPE solutions and feasibility studies that apply sound engineering judgments and best engineering practices for renovation and new construction work. FPE consultant candidates must also be able to work flexibly with varying levels of information and scope definition. Familiarity with the California Building Code (CBC), UC Seismic Policy and the full range of project types undertaken by UCLA including; new construction, renovations, healthcare, housing, classrooms, laboratories, dining facilities, and other project types is required and previous experience in public university higher education settings is preferred. The selected FPE consultant will work under a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with the University, with authorizations for specific FPE assignments for projects managed by UCLA Facilities Management. The tasks would be executed as necessary over the term of the agreement, which may be up to four years. The scope of services will vary according to the specific requirements of each assigned task, with appropriate fees negotiated under UCLA policy at the time of each authorization. Aggregate fees are anticipated to range from $500,000 to $1,000,000 over the PSA term. However, the selection of any consultant to perform the fire protection engineering services does not guarantee that fees of that value will be expended. The University will select two Fire Protection Engineering firms to consult for non-project specific assignments with the University. Each FPE consultant selected will perform work under a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) negotiated with the University, with authorizations for specific assignments from UCLA Facilities Management. The scope of services may vary according to the specific requirements of each assigned task, with appropriate fees negotiated under UCLA policy at the time of each authorization. This selection may not cover services for all fire protection engineering services performed by the University. There may be separate selections for large projects through project-specific advertisements and selection processes. There may also be instances of small projects that other firms will perform if they require special knowledge, skills, equipment, or availability of personnel. The complete RFQ packet will be available at: http://www.capitalprograms.ucla.edu/Contracts/RFQProjects on Friday, April 12, 2024, responses to the RFQ are due by or before 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024. A screening committee will determine a shortlist of firms; further steps in the selection process will be at the selection committee's discretion. Every effort will ensure that all persons have equal access to contracts and other business opportunities with the University within limits imposed by law or University policy. Each Candidate Firm may be required to show evidence of its equal employment opportunity policy.