Hillcrest Medical Center Renewal (HMCR) Subcontractor Bid Packages 1.05 – Fire Protection & 1.06 – Pneumatic Tube Systems Hospital & CUP Wave 2

The solicitation UCSD 5551, D1-A25012-00, issued by the University of California, San Diego through DPR Construction, seeks qualified subcontractors for Fire Protection (Package 1.05) and Pneumatic Tube Systems (Package 1.06) on the Hillcrest Medical Center Renewal project in San Diego, California. The project involves the construction of a new 700,000–850,000 square foot, 300-bed hospital including a Level One Trauma Center and a central utility plant, with an overall construction timeline spanning 28 months from May 2026 to September 2028. The estimated value for the two bid packages combined ranges between $12 million and $16 million, with fire protection accounting for $10–12 million and the pneumatic tube system for $2–4 million. Work must comply with CSI Division 21 for fire protection and CSI Division 1492 for pneumatic systems, incorporating full delegated design, BIM coordination, seismic engineering, and HCAI submittals. All subcontractors are required to be registered with California’s Department of Industrial Relations, adhere to prevailing wage laws under California Labor Code §§1771 and 1725.5, and submit certified payrolls through the eCPR system. Participation goals for Small Business Enterprises and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises are mandated, and attendance at a mandatory pre-bid conference is required to remain eligible. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Building Connected platform, with the bid form and bond due by September 7, 2026. There is no explicit award methodology stated, but the combination of technical compliance and socio-economic requirements suggests a trade-off evaluation rather than lowest price technically acceptable. No formal FAR clauses, packaging specifications, invoicing systems, or contracting officer details are provided, indicating this is a state-level public works procurement with reliance on local regulatory frameworks rather than federal acquisition structures. The place of performance is the Hillcrest Medical Center site in San Diego, ZIP 92037.