BEST VALUE - Request for Qualifications #2610086 - Strathern ES

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) under solicitation number 229798 for the ADA Barrier Removal project at Strathern Elementary School, located in North Hollywood, California. This best value procurement, posted on May 11, 2026, requires submission of qualifications through the Ariba Business Network Supplier Portal by June 9, 2026. The scope involves modifications to existing facilities to remove barriers and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal accessibility standards. The prime contractor must hold a valid Class B – General Building Contractor license issued by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), and all subcontractors, especially Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) trades, must be prequalified by LAUSD at least five business days before bid opening. Compliance with LAUSD’s construction safety standards and adherence to approved plans and specifications—available via CRISP Imaging and Ariba—are mandatory. The solicitation does not specify standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses nor provides detailed contract clauses, pricing information, evaluation factors, or exact contract type, reflecting its RFQ nature focused on qualification rather than cost proposals. Electronic submission through Ariba is required, with mandatory vendor registration on both Ariba and the LAUSD supplier portal. The Place of Performance and likely inspection and acceptance location is the project site itself. Although specific schedule details, payment instructions, or award criteria are not included in the available materials, administrative contacts such as the contract analyst and owner authorized representative are designated for inquiries. Overall, the procurement emphasizes procedural compliance—such as electronic submissions, licensing, subcontractor prequalification, and safety standards—while awaiting further phases detailing technical evaluations and contract award conditions.