Renovation of a mixed-use development in San Diego, California. Working plans call for the renovation of a bridge / tunnel; and educational facility.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The main scope of the project is the modernization of an outdoor elevator at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography to improve mechanical functions and aesthetics as well as upgrades to meet the current code. The outdoor elevator is located at the bridge to transport individuals from the upper parking/building area to the lower courtyard with access to the pedestrian bridge that connects to the main Scripps campus. The outdoor elevator renovation scope includes structural steel repairs due to major corrosion caused by the harsh ocean air environment. In addition, the structure has water intrusion issues that will be addressed as part of the project. Estimated Construction Cost: $1,500,000 Estimated Construction days is 314 days. The University seeks General Building Contractors with demonstrated experience in project scope that includes; building renovation projects that include elevator renovation and modernization within active commercial or institutional research laboratory facilities working with C-11 elevator subcontractors; structural steel repairs within facilities that contain a high degree of technical/aesthetic complexity; and repairs to building envelop subject to various factors such as high humidity coastal environment. The Contractor shall have demonstrated an average annual business revenue of at least $6,000,000 over the last FIVE (5) consecutive years. The Contractor must have demonstrated experience on their best FIVE (5) Comparable Projects with the Contractor providing services as General Building Contractor within the last ten (10) years. Comparable Projects should have possessed the following construction challenges; urban site work with limited construction and staging areas; repair of buildings requiring proactive and innovative solutions due to noise, dust, and pedestrian traffic while building is fully occupied and research is ongoing; renovations requiring proactive and innovative solutions due to unknown and/or unforeseen field conditions; and project complexity requiring tracking of multiple functions, complex phase plan and critical path construction scheduling to complete on time. Contractor shall submit Five (5) Comparable Projects demonstrating experience in structural steel repairs, building envelope/waterproofing repairs and experience working with C-11 Elevator subcontractor. View and download the Prequalification Questionnaire attached. additional pre bid meeting note: Contractors who attended the Prequalification Conference for 324726 Nierenberg Hall Elevator Modernization project held on June 25, 2025 don't need to attend the meeting.