Renovation of an educational facility in Santa Barbara, California. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Project Description: Statements of Qualifications submittals are hereby solicited by the University of California, Santa Barbara ("University") from design professionals and firms with relevant experience and expertise in providing the services described herein. The selected consultant will provide the services associated with the Engineer II and Theater & Dance East Buildings New Fire Alarm Systems projects ("Project"), as more fully described in this Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") No. FM250314. The selected consultant shall provide a full design for a new fire alarm system to replace an existing fire alarm system in the Engineering II facility and the design of a new fire alarm system for the Theater and Dance East Building located in the eastern area of the University's main campus. Scope of Services: The Project include conducting site surveys/facility assessments in the Engineering II and Theater & Dance East Facilities, and propose locations for the new systems panels and associated equipment. Additionally, consultant services will include the provision of design services including and not limited to architectural, structural, engineering, fire protection and life safety, the recommendation of materials, strategies for implementation, cost estimates and proposed timelines for all work. The consultant must review the proposed system(s) design and construction with designated UCSB staff, Building Official and Fire Marshall. The scope of professional services will be performed under the University's standard form Executive Design Professional Agreement (See Exhibit C). While it is anticipated that funding will be obtained, there is no assurance that funds will be received for the project noted. Selection of the design professional will follow standard University procedures. Each candidate firm will 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. Julie Hendricks, AIA Campus Architect & Director, Design and Construction Services For questions related to this RFQ, please contact: For additional project information contact the University Representative, Christy Ishimine Hatfield, at (805) 451-2022 or christyishimine@ucsb.edu