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UCLA requests a written response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select an Executive Architect for the UCLA Research Park Master Plan Study, Project Number 948547. The proposed project would develop an adaptive reuse master plan and demising plan supporting a multi-tenant biomedical and scientific research occupancy in addition to developing construction documentation, and assisting the University in securing Agency review approvals of projects related to the building core and common area development. The Executive Architect will also develop preliminary space programs for the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at UCLA and the UCLA Center for Quantum Science and Engineering, including projections for future growth, and develop test fit options that the University will use to procure services for the subsequent Tenant Improvement projects. The test fit options and demising plans will consider phased construction of the core/common areas and phased construction of the subsequent Tenant Improvements. The selected Executive Architect will also develop standards for building improvements that will govern future Tenant Improvement projects for which services will be solicited through one or more future RFQs. For questions related to this RFQ, please contact: Phiroze Titina, AIA UCLA Capital Programs | Design and Construction Principal Project Manager T: 310-206-9532 E: ptitina@capnet.ucla.edu The UCLA Research Park occupies the former Westside Pavilion shopping mall site, an approximately 700,000 square foot building complex located two miles south of the UCLA Westwood campus, consisting of UCLA Research Park East at 10800 W. Pico Boulevard and UCLA Research Park West at 10850 W. Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064. The two buildings are connected by an enclosed pedestrian bridge spanning Westwood Boulevard. The UCLA Research Park East building, located at the southeast corner of Westwood and Pico Boulevards, has undergone recent seismic and infrastructure renovations, making it compliant with the University of Californias seismic and sustainability policies. The building core and infrastructure renovations are currently designed to support a commercial office B occupancy. The UCLA Research Park West building, located at the southwest corner of Westwood and Pico Boulevards, has not yet undergone any improvements and is not compliant with the University of Californias seismic and sustainability policies. See Attachment D for an aerial site map and property photographs. The UCLA Research Park is proposed to house the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at UCLA and the UCLA Center for Quantum Science and Engineering Research Programs within UCLA Research Park East. The initial master planning efforts will focus on the UCLA Research Park East site; however, a UCLA Research Park West Master Plan to evaluate existing building/site conditions and develop a phased adaptive reuse master plan supporting both the entire Research Park and other University programs will also be included as part of this overall study. The University has not determined a delivery method for projects resulting from this master plan study, but delivery methods may include either Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), or Design/Bid/Build. Although Progressive Design/Build (PD/B) is not anticipated for future project delivery, please note that if PD/B is selected as a future project delivery method, the Executive Architect and any consultants participating in the development of the Research Park Master Plan on behalf of the University will be precluded from participating as a member of any prospective Progressive Design-Build Team. Upon completion of the Master Plan Study project, the University may also continue to work with the selected Executive Architect to assist with design, programming, and peer review efforts throughout the future development of the Research Park. Phased implementation of the project will be dependent upon the availability of funding. The design shall comply with the University of California Policy on Sustainable Practices to achieve a minimum LEEDTM Gold Rating. The project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as well as review and approval by the UC Board of Regents or their delegated authority. The selection committee will base their review of the Executive Architects submitted proposals and selection on the identified Selection Criteria (Attachment A). The final selection and appointment of the Executive Architect is contingent upon project approval by the UC Board of Regents or their delegated authority. This RFQ is for complete design services; however, the University reserves the right to defer negotiations for services other than pre-design studies until the completion of the pre-design phase. A screening committee will determine a shortlist of firms; further steps in the selection process will be at the selection committees discretion. 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. UCLA Research Park East is a three-story former shopping mall with approximately 540,000 interior rentable square feet (RSF) and 40,000 exterior RSF with 732 total parking spaces and rights to approximately 400 spaces in an adjacent parking garage. The core and shell have had significant updates for all systems, seismic, and sustainability needs. UCLA Research Park West is a three-story 94,000 RSF building with two former restaurant spaces, a former furniture store and multiplex movie theaters. There have been no recent improvements to this property. A significant attribute of UCLA Research Park West is 1,092 parking spaces, most of which are single spaces located in five levels of subterranean parking. The availability of parking will allow for significant flexibility in how the properties can be used; the resulting parking ratio across the properties is 3.4 spaces per 1000 RSF. Project Location: UCLA Research Park East is located at 10800 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, on the southeast corner of Westwood and Pico Boulevards. UCLA Research Park West, is located at 10850 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 on the southwest corner of Westwood and Pico Boulevards. It is noted that while the properties are located within physical boundaries of the City of Los Angeles, the properties are now owned by the University of California, a constitutional entity which is not subject to municipal regulations, such as the City and County General Plans, zoning, or other land use controls. The selected Executive Architect will review all University-provided as-built documents and existing site conditions, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, to determine the ability to support future programs that may occupy the site. The Executive Architect will develop an adaptive reuse master plan and demising plan supporting a multi-tenant biomedical and scientific research occupancy in addition to developing construction documentation, and assisting the University in securing Agency review approvals of projects related to the building core and common area development. The Executive Architect will also develop preliminary space programs for the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at UCLA and the UCLA Center for Quantum Science and Engineering, including projections for future growth, and develop test fit options that University will use to procure services for the subsequent Tenant Improvement projects. The test fit options and demising plans will consider phased construction of the core/common areas and phased construction of the subsequent Tenant Improvements. The selected Executive Architect will also develop standards for building improvements that will govern future Tenant Improvement projects for which services will be solicited through one or more future RFQs. Consultant services shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Master Planning and Space Program: Collection, analysis, and validation of functional program data, including analyses of operations, staffing, workload, code requirements, and translation into design criteria and requirements. 2. Building and Site Analysis: Analysis of existing building space and systems concerning program requirements, context, facility planning guidelines, and exterior space relationships to interior spaces. The preliminary space programs will include conceptual, preliminary floor plans incorporating program and design considerations. 3. Room Data Sheets/Conceptual Room Layouts: Description and requirements for each typical occupant space and support spaces in the project, including needs relative to function, architectural elements, adjacencies, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, safety, security, equipment, and furniture. Preparation of conceptual drawings will include room layouts. 4. Systems Criteria: Development of project-specific standards for building systems and components consistent with the program needs and UCLA building standards. 5. Preliminary Space Programs: The Consultant will prepare preliminary space program documents including projections for future growth, and develop test fit options that the University will use to procure services for the subsequent Tenant Improvement projects. The preliminary space program document would include planning and design guidelines to ensure consistency in the subsequent Tenant Improvement projects. 6. Estimate of Probable Cost: Preparation of ongoing construction cost estimates based on the preliminary space programs, including all assumptions about materials, systems, space efficiency, sustainability, connections to the City of Los Angeles utilities, etc. Included will be an assessment of market conditions and risk mitigation. 7. Design/Construction Oversight: Upon completion of the master plan, the Consultant may be asked to peer review project design of the subsequent Tenant Improvement projects, including design reviews at various stages of progress and field visits during construction. Consultant may also be asked to report on project design and construction compliance with the preliminary program document and UCLA building standards. Consultant personnel may be asked to participate in periodic project review meetings with University representatives. A screening committee will review these responses and recommend a minimum of three firms to the selection committee for further consideration, following the University of California procedures. Interviews are currently anticipated to be scheduled for Mid-April, 2024 The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.