Request for Prequalification (RFQ) No. 9985-2024; Irvine Valley College Student Services and Student Union Project

The project involves the construction of two new buildings at Irvine Valley College, including a 43,500-square-foot Student Services Building and a 25,000-square-foot Student Union Building, both two-story structures. The scope also includes replacing all HVAC equipment in Powerhouse 2, abatement and demolition of Building B-100 and the existing Student Service Building, and the creation of a new quad area between Building B-300 and the Learning Resource Center. The new Student Services Building will house essential programs such as Admissions and Records, Bursar, Financial Aid, Matriculation, DSPS, Veterans Center, Outreach, EOPs, and counseling, while the Student Union will feature Food Service, Basic Needs Center, Cafeteria, Student Equity and Student Life, and the bookstore. Both buildings will incorporate elevators and feature a precast exterior facade, which are subject to DSA Deferred Approval. The work will be performed on an active, occupied campus, requiring careful coordination to avoid disrupting ongoing educational activities. The contract is part of the Irvine Valley College Student Services and Student Union Project, with a project size estimated between 50 and 80 million dollars. It is issued by the South Orange County Community College District, California, with a response deadline of August 15, 2024. The solicitation emphasizes the need for prequalification, and interested contractors can find additional details through the provided contact and online portal. The project aims to enhance campus facilities to better serve student programs and campus life, ensuring minimal disruption during construction.