CONTRACT 25-315697; DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, EXPOSITION PARK UTILITY REPLACEMENT AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA; PROJECT NUMBER 16862

STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES REAL ESTATE SERVICES DIVISION PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT BRANCH ADVERTISEMENT FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Project Number 00000000016862 Contract 25-315697 DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES EXPOSITION PARK UTILITY REPLACEMENT AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA The Department of General Services (DGS), Real Estate Services Division, Project Management and Development Branch requests the submittal of qualifications from interested Design-Build Entities (DBE) to provide professional Architectural/Engineering and Construction services for the design and construction of the Exposition Park Utility Replacement and Site Improvements (Project). Exposition Park provides equitable access to art, cultural, community, sports, entertainment, and educational venues for millions of visitors annually. The property is home to nine notable institutions (the California African American Museum, California Science Center, EXPO Center and historic Rose Garden, Alexander Science Center School, BMO Stadium, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles County Natural History Museum, and the upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art). Exposition Park anticipates usage to significantly increase soon because of expansion of the Natural History Museum and the planned 2026 openings of both the California Science Center Oschin Air and Space Center and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Furthermore, Exposition Park is scheduled to host significant events during the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028. Increased daily pedestrian and vehicle traffic heightens the urgency to address deferred maintenance issues to promote accessibility, safety, and mitigate risk for park patrons. Exposition Park¿s approximate 160 acres is crisscrossed with infrastructure under state jurisdiction, including sidewalks, roads, pipes, and underground utilities (sewer, electrical, plumbing). There has been substantial deterioration from age, wear, and weather on the infrastructure, much of which dates to the original structures built at the Park over 100 years ago. The Park¿s infrastructure and property have not received significant maintenance or upgrades for many years, resulting in out-of-date utilities; degraded fire, irrigation, and electrical systems; missing security features; fractured sidewalks; potholed and uneven roadways; non-compliant accessibility features; malfunctioning elevators; inoperable lighting; dilapidated fencing; and other deficiencies. The Park seeks to address fire and life safety and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The Project will target Zero Net Energy, LEED Silver (at a minimum), and electrification for operations without reliance on fossil fuels. DBE Selection: The State is utilizing a Progressive Design-Build method of project delivery for the design and construction of the Project. The State will select the DBE for the Project based solely on qualifications. Project Delivery: The Pre-construction contract award is currently scheduled for 8/14/26 with Notice to Proceed (NTP) anticipated on 9/25/26. The Progressive Design-Build contact NTP is anticipated 01/14/27. The Progressive Design-Build completion is anticipated in 17 months of Notice to Proceed. A MANDATORY RFQ briefing conference is scheduled for 11:00 A.M., PDT, June 15th, 2026. The Department of General Services will host the meeting virtually. This conference is intended to review the RFQ process and submittal requirements, general project scope, the State¿s Small Business and Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises (DVBE) program goals and requirements, and the selection process. Interested Design Build Entities must have a designated representative (employed by the Design Build Entity) in attendance at this conference. All RFQ submittals received from DBEs that do not attend the mandatory briefing will be returned without review. The virtual meeting may be accessed using the link provided on the RFQ. The RFQ may be obtained on the California eProcure website (California State Contracts Register ¿ CSCR) on the Internet at: http://www.caleprocure.ca.gov/ . ¿ Click on Start Search. ¿ In the Event Name field, enter the project number, then click Search. All technical questions should be directed to Erik Heerhartz, Project Director at contact@example.gov. Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) must be submitted by the deadline at the location below: Submittal Deadline: TUESDAY, July 7th, 2026 before 2:00PM Address for Mailed Submittals: Department of General Services Office of Business and Acquisition Services Attn: Hector Cavazos 707 3rd Street, MS 508 West Sacramento, CA 95605 Hand Delivered Submittals: Hand delivered SOQs will be received only by appointment before 2:00PM, on July 7, 2026, starting at 12:00PM. If hand delivering the SOQ, please coordinate the delivery date and time with the Acquisition Analyst, Hector Cavazos, at contact@example.gov.