Site work, paving and new construction of a mixed-use development in Santa Barbara, California. Working plans call for the construction of a 612,000-square-foot, 1,687-bed educational facility; for paving for a educational facility; for site work for a educational facility; educational facility; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

Construction of new student housing. As of October 17, 2024, this project is expected to begin schematic design in two weeks. The construction manager-at-risk has been selected. There are currently no subcontractor opportunities. An address has not been determined yet. Demolition is expected to commence April 2026, with vertical construction not beginning until August 2026. Subject to conditions prescribed by the University of California, Santa Barbara (hereinafter "UCSB" or "University") is seeking responses to the University's Level 1 Prequalification Documents for a Construction Manager-at-Risk Contractor (Best Value Selection) for the UCSB East Campus Student Housing project. UCSB East Campus Student Housing project, located on the main UC Santa Barbara campus, is envisioned as a new LEED Platinum residential community, providing a mix of new Residence Hall Units and Apartment Units with a range of amenities. Located on approximately 8.5 acres of developable area and surrounded by occupied Residence Halls and Academic Buildings, the East Campus design will thoughtfully reimagine existing bike/pedestrian paths, surface parking, loading/delivery routes, and greenbelt areas in a safe and cohesive manner. The current program goals are to provide an estimated 1,825 student beds, a robust dining/catering/take-out program, and various support spaces in approximately 585,000 gross square feet across multiple buildings. In addition to the site and utility connections, the UCSB East Campus Student Housing project will include the demolish of the existing Ortega Dining Commons and Santa Rosa Residence hall to allow for the new development. Detailed features of the buildings to be incorporated into the East Campus Student Housing include extensive use of daylighting and views, prioritizing natural ventilation, all electric utilities, and activated outdoor courtyards. Fire access routes, food deliveries, catering activities, and waste management circulation strategies will be key elements to such a dense environment. Estimated cost to the midpoint of construction: $516,000,000 PREQUALIFICATION OF PROSPECTIVE CMAR BIDDERS UCSB is soliciting pre-qualifications for CM-AT-RISK (CMAR) Contractors with a proven history of exceptional collaboration, integrated design, innovative delivery methods, and the highest-level commitment to the successful development of the UCSB East Campus Student Housing Project. The University has determined that bidders who submit proposals on this project must be prequalified. Prequalified bidders will be required to have the following active and current California contractor's license at the time of its submittal: B - (General Building Contractor). Partnering with a University-hired A/E team, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill ("SOM"), the CMAR contractor will use an integrated design delivery model; incorporating lean project delivery processes, tools, and ideologies throughout the project lifecycle. A team-oriented approach will be paramount to the project's success, requiring inclusive workshops throughout the design and construction processes. The University's dedication to the academic mission supporting student success, includes the promotion of sustainable design in consideration of site conditions, energy efficiencies, water conservation, and overall user experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The methodology used to determine Best Value as part of the competitive bidding process will be described in the Construction Documents. The lowest responsible bidder will be selected by the University on the basis of the Best Value to the University. The Best Value to the University will be determined using objective criteria with the resulting selection representing the best combination of both price and technical qualifications. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Each candidate firm may be required to show evidence of its equal employment opportunity policy. Every effort will be made to ensure that all persons shall have equal access to contracts and other business opportunities with the University, regardless of: race; color; religion; sex; age; ancestry; national origin; sexual orientation; physical or mental disability; veteran's status; medical condition; genetic information; marital status; gender identity; pregnancy; service in the uniformed services; or citizenship within the limits imposed by law or University's policy. Bid security will be the amount of 10% and the Surety issuing the bid bond, performance bond and payment bond shall at the time of the bid deadline be an admitted surety insurer as defined in the California code of civil procedures section 995.120. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK UCSB East Campus Student Housing project, located on the main UC Santa Barbara campus, is envisioned as a new LEED Platinum residential community, providing a mix of new Residence Hall Units and Apartment Units with a range of amenities. Located on approximately 8.5 acres of developable area and surrounded by occupied Residence Halls and Academic Buildings, the East Campus design will thoughtfully reimagine existing bike/pedestrian paths, surface parking, loading/delivery routes, and greenbelt areas in a safe and cohesive manner. The current program goals are to provide an estimated 1,825 student beds, a robust dining/catering/take-out program, and various support spaces in approximately 585,000 gross square feet across multiple buildings. In addition to the site and utility connections, the UCSB East Campus Student Housing project will include the demolishing of the existing Ortega Dining Commons and Santa Rosa Residence hall to allow for the new development. Detailed features of the buildings to be incorporated into the East Campus Student Housing include extensive use of daylighting and views, prioritizing natural ventilation, all electric utilities, and activated outdoor courtyards. Fire access routes, food deliveries, catering activities, and waste management circulation strategies will be key elements to such a dense environment. The project should employ energy saving strategies and intelligent building monitoring and metering when applicable.