Criteria Architect Services for the New Tracy Courthouse
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The Judicial Council of California is soliciting proposals under RFP-FS-2026-05-XC for a Criteria Architect to support the New Tracy Courthouse project. This design-build project involves the construction of a new approximately 23,000 square foot, single-story, two-courtroom facility in Tracy, California, including the demolition of four existing court facilities and the provision of secure and surface parking. The selected firm, which must be a California-licensed architect or professional engineer, will be responsible for site selection and acquisition support, architectural programming, and the development and enforcement of performance criteria documents. The project must achieve LEED Silver certification and adheres to a Target Guaranteed Maximum Price of 49,237,600 dollars. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM Pacific Time on December 7, 2026, and must be submitted as two separate electronic files: a Statement of Qualifications and a Cost Proposal containing personnel billing rates. Selection is based on a two-step evaluation process considering management approach, criteria design experience, and planning expertise, followed by a cost evaluation of shortlisted firms. The contract requires compliance with various California regulatory standards, including Title 24 and Title 19, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and prevailing wage requirements via DIR registration. Additionally, the Judicial Council has established a 3 percent participation goal for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and requires strict disclosure regarding conflicts of interest and the use of generative artificial intelligence in deliverables.
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The Criteria Architect that is selected will enter into a Standard Agreement ("Agreement") with the Judicial Council for the Courthouse. The Judicial Council anticipates the Agreement will be issued to a single Criteria Architect under this RFP.
A pre-proposal conference will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST) via Microsoft Teams. Attendance at the pre-proposal meeting is not mandatory to submit a Proposal.
Questions regarding the RFP should be submitted in writing to the Judicial Council via contact@example.gov no later than 2:00 PM, PST on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 PM, Pacific Time on Monday, December 7, 2026.
Only electronic submittals will be accepted. For electronic submission firms must email their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and Cost Proposals no more than three (3) days in advance of the submittal due date to the following email addresses:
Email SOQ Proposal to: contact@example.gov
Email Cost Proposal to: contact@example.gov
Further details regarding this solicitation, work requirements, key events, and proposal submission requirements are set forth in the RFP and the related documents attached in this posting.
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