RFP - CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMAR) EAST MESA JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY (EMJDF) UPGRADES PART 2

The County of San Diego (County) is requesting proposals (Proposal) from firms qualified to provide Construction Manager at Risk services for the preconstruction and construction phases of EMJDF Upgrades, Part 2.

The delivery method for this Project is “Construction Manager at Risk” (CMAR). The Project will consist of a Base Scope and, at the County’s discretion, one or more Contract Options. The Base Scope and each Contract Option will have an individual preconstruction phase and, at County’s option, a construction phase. [...] The current estimated budget not to exceed for this Project, including the Base Scope and Contract Options 1 is **$8,300,000.00**.

During the preconstruction phase, the Contractor will collaborate with the County on existing conditions, design, constructability, cost, and schedule and develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction phase. Upon the County acceptance of the GMP, the County may exercise its option for the construction phase. If the County and the Contractor do not agree upon a GMP, the County may not exercise its option for the construction phase to the Contractor.

Base Scope Soften Housing Units

The project consists of softening of four existing housing units within the East Mesa Detention and Reentry Facility, which includes new wall, ceiling and floor finishes, furniture, lighting, and remodel of shower and toilet.

Contract Option 1 Replace Multiple Door Locks

EMJDF Multiple door locks have problems, locks are over 20 years old and need replacing, either like for like or newer model. Locks to be replaced must be integrated into existing Back Creek Security System. Replace (50) Key/Pneumatic Lock Assemblies, (20) Key/Card Reader Lock Assemblies, and (20) Key Only Lock Assemblies.

Proposer is required to provide a Price Proposal for this Contract Option at this time.

To utilize a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) process whereby a single contract will be awarded to include preconstruction services and, at County’s option, construction services necessary to deliver the Project.

Refer to 00 54 13 Scope of Work for additional information.

Proposer must submit a complete original proposal in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation to the County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting through electronic upload to BuyNet by the Date and Time listed in the timeline. Proposers must select “Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.

If Proposer is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Proposer may submit via electronic files on CD/DVD or a printed proposal at the Purchasing and Contracting front desk.

Proposer shall demonstrate a minimum bonding capacity of 100% of the Budget NTE for the Base Scope and Contract Options 1 in response to this RFP. The selected Proposer shall provide a Payment Bond and Performance Bond as specified in the article titled “Insurance and Bonds” of the General Conditions. The selected Proposer shall provide insurance as specified in as described in 00 73 16 Insurance Requirements.

The County will withhold retention in the amount of 5% of each progress payment.

Contractor shall possess [...] a valid license in accordance with the provisions of the Contractor’s State License Law (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 7000 et seq.) with the following license classification: Class “B” General Building Contractor.

A job walk/site inspection will follow the pre-proposal conference on October 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 446 Alta Rd Ste 6100, San Diego, CA 92158. Attendance at the job walk/site inspection is encouraged but not required.

Proposals constitute firm offers, subject to negotiation, that shall remain open and may not be revoked, withdrawn, or modified for a period of six months from the time and date proposals are due.