Owner's Representative for 401 Santa Clara Rehabilitation

The solicitation issued by the Oakland Housing Authority (State of California), titled "Owner's Representative for 401 Santa Clara Rehabilitation" (Solicitation No. 26-007), seeks proposals for comprehensive owner’s representative and construction management services to oversee the rehabilitation of a Type I building located in Oakland, California. The contract encompasses phases from preconstruction—spanning 18 months—to construction management lasting 16 months, concluding with project closeout activities such as punch list resolution. Key responsibilities include managing general contractor selection, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project delivery consistent with industry standards, applicable laws, and the California Public Contract Code. The period of performance starts upon contract execution, with a maximum duration not explicitly fixed, but includes options for extension. Proposals will be evaluated on a best value basis with a weighted scoring system prioritizing Pricing (40 points), General Experience (30 points), Technical Approach (20 points), and Similar Project Experience (10 points), specifically emphasizing experience with affordable housing rehabilitation and familiarity with City of Oakland procedures. The contract incorporates restrictive provisions including prohibition of unauthorized subcontracting and assignment, mandatory conflict of interest disclosures, and confidentiality requirements safeguarding sensitive data. Insurance coverage is mandatory, including professional, cyber, and general liability policies with specific minimum limits and extended reporting endorsements. Payment terms require invoicing after service delivery with payments processed within 30 working days. The contract uses proprietary clause formats rather than standardized FAR clauses and does not specify packaging, marking, or delivery terms beyond performance within Oakland. Submission is strictly electronic via a designated portal by May 8, 2026, with detailed instructions on proposal format but no page limits. The contract explicitly prohibits third-party beneficiaries, mandates compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, and grants full audit access to RAMP and government officials. The contractor is responsible for all deliverables and performance compliance, with full cooperation expected during inspections conducted by RAMP representatives.