DB-RFQ 26-16 Building C1 Rotunda

The San Jacinto College District is soliciting qualifications for a design-build contract to replace the exterior envelope of the rotunda on Building C1, the Central Campus Interactive Learning Center, with a rain-screen design to resolve long-term issues with the existing single-barrier aluminum composite metal panel system. This effort follows a comprehensive inspection that identified significant deterioration in the building’s current roofing and cladding system, with the college determining that transitioning to a rain-screen configuration is essential for the building’s long-term structural integrity and performance. The solicitation, identified as DB-RFQ 26-16, is issued under NAICS code 238170 and is targeted toward qualified design-build firms capable of delivering integrated architectural and construction services. The process is structured in two phases: initially, firms must submit qualifications by June 25, 2026, through the IonWave portal, after which a shortlist will be selected by July 8, 2026, and issued a detailed Request for Proposals. A site visit is scheduled for July 13, followed by proposal submissions due on July 21, with virtual presentations anticipated the last week of July and a contract award recommendation to the Board of Trustees on August 10. All work is to be performed at the college’s Central Campus in Pasadena, Texas. While pricing and detailed technical specifications will be requested in the subsequent RFP phase, the RFQ focuses strictly on evaluating the technical competence, experience, and qualifications of proposers to ensure only capable teams advance to the proposal stage. Questions must be submitted via IonWave by June 12, and all submissions must adhere to the specified deadlines and portal requirements.