5787 ECMC East Tower Non-Structural Performance Category 4D – Bid Package 09.02 - Framing, Drywall & Insulation

The University of California, San Diego, is soliciting bids for the 5787 ECMC East Tower Non-Structural Performance Category 4D project, specifically Bid Package 09.02 for Framing, Drywall, and Insulation. The primary objective is to achieve HCAi NPC-4D Level 2 compliance through the installation of seismic bracing and end-of-line restraints for fire sprinkler piping in the Rehabilitation Hospital and Connecting Bridge. The scope of work includes repairing and patching drywall openings for MEP subcontractor access, installing new framing, drywall, and insulation for walls in the basement, L1, and PH electrical rooms as well as Classroom 1-230, and implementing retrofit framing improvements for suspended ceilings and partial height walls according to structural details. To be eligible for award, bidders must be responsive, responsible, and registered with the Department of Industrial Relations at the time of the bid. Mandatory requirements include attending the full pre-bid conference and submitting a bid security via bid bond or certified check. Bids must be uploaded as a single PDF through the Trimble Unity Construct Bidding Module by November 3, 2026. The project emphasizes the use of California State General Prevailing Wage Determination 2026-1 and requires a commitment to increasing the participation of small business enterprises and disabled veteran business enterprises through a required small business outreach plan. Coordination with hospital operations is critical to ensure the maintenance of life safety systems throughout construction.