Renovation of a mixed-use development in Santa Monica, California. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a 177,587-square-foot, six-story above grade educational facility.

UCLA requests a written response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the purpose of selecting an Executive Architect for the Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center, Merle Norman Pavilion (SMUMC MNP) Floors 2, 4 and 5 Infrastructure and Renovation Project (UCLA Project #944109.01). The proposed project is at the Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center within the Merle Norman Pavilion, located at 1250 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. The MNP is a 6-story+basement, Type I construction, 177,587 GSF hospital building, built under 1979 California Building Code. The project involves architectural and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades/improvements, and anchorage of non-structural elements, to approximately 72,000 SF of existing space in the Merle Norman Pavilion on multiple floors. The project will complete several initial early studies, to include: evaluation of anchorage of non-structural elements, and make recommendations and provide design for the updating of all these elements within the subject scope, in order to bring the entire MNP building up to NPC4 rating; a study to determine condition of MEP infrastructure, with recommendations and designs for repair/improvements; and recommendations for updated finishes throughout the project area. The project may also include repairs to exterior windows. Responses to this RFQ should demonstrate extensive knowledge of and experience with phased structural, architectural, and MEP upgrades in occupied, licensed settings. Submittals should include specific examples of projects completed in occupied patient care settings. Project experience must also demonstrate familiarity with applicable codes and regulations, including California Building Code, Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), NFPA, Department of Public Health requirements (Title 22), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The renovations shall comply with the University of California Policy on Sustainable Practices to achieve a USGBC LEEDTM "Silver" certification at a minimum, and shall strive to achieve certification at a USGBC LEED "Gold" rating or higher, whenever possible within the constraints of program needs and budget parameters. The construction cost for the project is anticipated to be $30 - $40 million depending on the agreed-upon scope of work and pending further study. The University has not yet determined a delivery method for this project but may include either CMAR, or Design/Bid/Build. Upon completion of the DPP, the Executive Architect will serve as the architect of record and manage and coordinate all design and construction document preparation tasks and construction administration responsibilities. The Executive Architect will also assist the University in securing Agency review approvals. The final selection and appointment of the Executive Architect is contingent upon project approval by the University of California Board of Regents or their delegated authority. Every effort will be made to 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 is required to show evidence of its equal employment opportunity policy. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.