Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Carson, California. Working plans call for the construction of a 8,000-square-foot theater / auditorium; 8,000-square-foot museum; 8,000-square-foot conference / convention center; 8,000-square-foot office development; and for site work for a conference / convention center.

TIMELINE: As of October 5, 2026, a design/build firm has been selected. This project is currently on hold, but contract documents are expected to be issued in four months for construction. THIS IS STRICTLY AN ADVERTISEMENT, FOR PROJECT DOCUMENTS VISIT CSUBUY. COLLABORATIVE DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES "Modified Collaborative Design-Build with Owner-Appointed Architect of Record" DYMALLY INSTITUTE BUILDING PROJECT California State University, Dominguez Hills 1000 E. Victoria St Carson, CA 90747 The State of California, acting through the Board of Trustees of The California State University, hereinafter called Trustees or BOT, on behalf of California State University, Dominguez Hills, hereinafter called University, is seeking proposals from Design-Builders (Proposers) to provide pre-construction and construction services for the project referenced above (Project). This is not a traditional Collaborative Design Build Selection process in which the University will select a Design-Build Team. Instead, the University will select a general contractor based on qualifications and proposed fees, who will partner with the University's pre-selected architect of record (AOR). The delivery method for this Project is a modified form of the Trustees' Design-Build delivery method, called Collaborative Design-Build. This is a two-phased project delivery process: Phase 1-Design and Preconstruction Services, hereinafter referred to as Phase 1, and Phase 2-Design-Build Construction Services, hereinafter referred to as Phase 2. There will be a separate agreement for each phase. The Project consists of: New Construction of 8000 SF CMU Building for the Marvyn M. Dymally African American Political & Economic Institute (MDAAPEI), located adjacent to the northeast of the CSUDH College of Continuing & Professional Education (CCPE) and the Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) buildings. The new Dymally Institute includes gallery, offices, conference room, auditorium, courtyard, and various support spaces. RFP Submittal Due Date and Time: April 23, 2026, 2:00 pm Budgeted Direct Construction Cost: $11,000,000.00 Contractor License Requirement: B RFP re-Proposal Conference to be held on March 31, 2026 at 10:00 am CSU Point of Contact for Information: Maria Hernandez, mehernandez@csudh.edu, 310-243-3799 Question Submission Close Date 4/15/2026 5:00 PM PDT