Hillcrest Medical Center Renewal (HMCR) Hospital & CUP Wave 3 Subcontractor Bid Packages

The University of California, San Diego, through CM/Contractor DPR Construction, is soliciting bids for subcontractor packages for the Hillcrest Medical Center Renewal (HMCR) and Central Utility Plant (CUP) project in San Diego, California. The overall project scope involves the construction of a 700,000 to 850,000 square foot medical center featuring 300 licensed beds, a Level One Trauma Center, and surgical and imaging departments, as well as an approximately 20,000 square foot all-electric Central Utility Plant. The total estimated construction cost for the project ranges from 1.5 billion to 2 billion dollars, with specific Phase 2 subcontractor packages including unitized curtainwall estimated at 37 million dollars, structural steel at 65 million dollars, and elevators at 16 million dollars. The period of performance is scheduled from May 2026 through September 2028. This is a prevailing wage project with skilled and trained workforce requirements. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) at the time of the bid and utilize the electronic certified payroll reporting system. There is a strong commitment to increasing the participation of small business enterprises (SBEs) and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs), and bidders may be required to provide evidence of equal employment opportunity policies. Technical proposals are due by November 20, 2026, while the bid form, bid bond, and schedule of values must be submitted via Building Connected by December 9, 2026. Work must adhere to CSI Divisions 084400, 051200, and 140000.