LAHC Fine Arts Music Building RFQ

The Los Angeles Community College District has issued solicitation CS-26-16-H for a two-step design-build procurement to construct a new one-story Fine Arts and Music replacement facility at Los Angeles Harbor College. The project encompasses approximately 38,500 gross square feet and 22,300 assignable square feet, featuring instructional and performance spaces, specialized labs and studios, faculty support areas, and a rooftop photovoltaic system. The scope includes all associated building systems, utility infrastructure, site development, and accessibility improvements, as well as the preparation of demolition documents for existing facilities. The procurement process begins with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to shortlist a Design-Build Entity (DBE) based on experience, capacity, and ability. Qualified applicants must hold valid California Architect and Contractor B licenses and demonstrate a track record of completing similar projects within the last ten years, including at least one California school project and one project subject to DSA or OSHPD approval. The selection process requires a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications, including audited financial statements, a workforce development narrative, and several mandatory certifications such as non-collusion and conflict of interest declarations. The final contract will be awarded as a lump sum agreement. The selected DBE will be responsible for a turn-key delivery covering design, construction, project management, and bonding. Key requirements include maintaining general liability insurance of at least 2 million dollars per occurrence and adhering to state prevailing wage laws. The project is managed by the Build-LACCD PMO Contracts Department, with submissions handled through the PlanetBids online portal.