Irvine Gateway Recreation Amenity Center Project

The City of Irvine, California, is seeking pre-qualified bidders for the Irvine Gateway Recreation Amenity Center project, identified by solicitation number ST-26-0055. This construction project has an estimated value of $12,000,000.00 and encompasses the development of amenity center buildings, pools, landscaping, play structures and surfaces, hardscapes, and site electrical infrastructure. All interested contractors must successfully complete a rigorous pre-qualification process before they are eligible to submit a bid for the project. The final contract will be awarded to the successful pre-qualified lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The pre-qualification evaluation is based on objective criteria, including years of business in California, safety records regarding OSHA and environmental citations, and performance interviews for two completed projects. Financial stability is assessed through current bonding capacity, notarized surety statements, and audited financial statements. Qualified bidders must be able to provide 100% payment and performance bonds on agency forms, as well as maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $4,000,000.00 per occurrence and automobile liability of $2,000,000.00 per occurrence. Submissions must be uploaded as a single PDF or zip file via the City's BidsOnline system by the specified deadline.