Site work for a mixed-use development in Davis, California. Conceptual plans call for site work for a educational facility; and transportation facility.

The contract time is 5 years. It is anticipated that these projects will be funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants, and the selected firm will be required to comply with applicable federal contract provisions as established by various laws and regulations for Professional Services (A/E) Contracting The following provisions are applicable to this advertisement either by reference or inclusion: 1. Buy American Preferences 2. Civil Rights - Title VI Assurances a. Notice - Solicitation 3. Davis Bacon Requirements 4. Debarment and Suspension 5. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise 6. Federal Fair Labor Standards Act 7. Foreign Trade Restriction 8. Lobbying Federal Employees 9. Recovered Materials The consultant, and any subconsultants proposed, shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization is strongly encouraged. Proposed DBE firms are to be certified by the California Uniform Certification Program. The consultant shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of all Federally assisted contracts. Failure by the consultant to carry out these requirements is a material breach of the contract, which may result in the termination of the contract or such other remedy as the University deems appropriate. The University of California, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in consideration for an award. All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR part 201, et seq, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers. The Consultant has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Consultant must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division. 1) is not owned or controlled by one or more citizens of a foreign country included in the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR); 2) has not knowingly entered into any contract or subcontract for this project with a person that is a citizen or national of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the USTR; and 3) has not entered into any subcontract for any product to be used on the Federal project that is produced in a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR. This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States of America and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18 USC 1001. The Offeror/Contractor must provide immediate written notice to the Owner if the Offeror/Contractor learns that its certification or that of a subcontractor was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. The Contractor must require subcontractors provide immediate written notice to the Contractor if at any time it learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. Unless the restrictions of this clause are waived by the Secretary of Transportation in accordance with 49 CFR 30.17, no contract shall be awarded to an Offeror or subcontractor: 1) who is owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR; or 2) whose subcontractors are owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country on such USTR list; or 3) who incorporates in the public works project any product of a foreign country on such USTR list. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by this provision. The knowledge and information of a contractor is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. The Offeror agrees that, if awarded a contract resulting from this solicitation, it will incorporate this provision for certification without modification in all lower tier subcontracts. The Contractor may rely on the certification of a prospective subcontractor that it is not a firm from a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by USTR, unless the Offeror has knowledge that the certification is erroneous. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making an award. If it is later determined that the Contractor or subcontractor knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may direct through the Owner cancellation of the contract or subcontract for default at no cost to the Owner or the FAA. Work shall include assistance with processing of FAA grant applications, Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) updates, design and construction administration for Airport improvement projects to reconstruct the apron, rehabilitate the parallel taxiway, construct new exit taxiway, install taxiway edge lighting, and additional related work. Design for the apron work shall be done during the 2026 calendar year. Construction of designed improvements shall begin in 2027 and shall be structured to be completed as two phases. Design for taxiway and lighting work shall be done during 2029. Construction of designed improvements shall begin in 2030. All projects are contingent upon receipt of anticipated FAA grant funding. The projects will be traditional "Design-Bid-Build" delivery method. The design team shall include a civil engineer as the prime consultant (Design Professional) with subconsultants for electrical engineering and cost estimating. The University is seeking a design team that will form a creative partnership with the campus to update and maintain University Airport facilities, be responsive to the requirements of the program while meeting stringent budget, schedule and life cycle cost goals. Relevant qualifications shall include extensive and proven experience in designing airport site work projects with construction costs in excess of $2 million, preferably in a University or Public Works environment. Firms must demonstrate their history in meeting project budgets and schedules and their ability to provide effective and experienced support during the construction administration phase. The final selection and appointment is contingent upon Project approvals and funding. The forecasted Projects are partially, or fully funded, funded by the FAA, and, perhaps, other Federal agencies. Questions about the project may be submitted in writing to Alex Cain at ajcain@ucdavis.edu. The Request for Qualifications including the format requirements and Statement of Qualifications form is available at online. 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 design team may be required to show evidence of its equal employment opportunity policy. The successful design team and its sub-consultants will be required to follow the non discrimination requirements set forth in the Executive Design Professional Agreement, the Professional Services Agreement and to pay prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon wage rate (whichever is higher) at the location of the work, if applicable. The University's consulting agreement templates can be found online at The University's consulting agreement templates can be found online Please review the terms carefully and thoroughly as the University will not pursue any significant changes to the standard agreements. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. "Requests for proposals for design services is underway."