Request for Qualifications Structural Steel Trade Contractors Student Housing Program

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, in collaboration with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, is seeking qualified Trade Contractors to participate in the Student Housing Program, specifically for the Structural Steel scope. Interested firms are instructed to request RFQ documentation directly from Whiting-Turner, with responses to be submitted solely to them. The program aims to address the growing demand for student housing by constructing three new residential projects and renovating six existing halls over a ten-year period, beginning design work in January 2024. The new construction projects are estimated to cost between $175 million and $275 million each, while the renovations are projected at $24 million to $31 million per project, with the overall goal of providing approximately 15,000 beds aligned with the 2035 Master Plan. The phased approach is designed to minimize disruption to campus life, allowing ongoing student activities during construction. The scope involves detailed planning and coordination to ensure timely completion of the projects, which will be executed at the North Mountain, K-2, and South Maintain sites. The RFQ process is open with a response deadline of June 28, 2024, and the solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 236220. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Michele Winterfeldt, reachable via email, and further details can be accessed through the provided procurement link.