RFQ - College Project Leadership Team Services

The Los Angeles Community College District is seeking to prequalify prime firms to provide construction management and project management services under its Build-LACCD Bond Capital Improvements Program, which supports capital improvements across its nine colleges. This request for qualifications (RFQ) is not a request for pricing but a mechanism to establish a list of qualified firms who will later be invited to submit proposals in response to a future RFP. The selection process is based entirely on technical merit, evaluated through a 1,000-point scoring system that prioritizes firm experience in project and construction management at 400 points, followed by talent acquisition and professional development at 300 points, with additional points awarded for company culture, community engagement, commitment to sustainability, and internship and mentorship programs. Firms must demonstrate compliance with California state laws including the Levine Act, conflict of interest provisions under Government Code §§1090 and 87100, non-discrimination requirements, and immigration compliance under IRCA. All applicants must hold valid California licenses as architects, engineers, or general contractors, and must submit signed certifications including conflict of interest, confidentiality, non-collusion, and diversity participation documentation. Performance will be delivered on-site at the district's nine colleges, grouped into two assignment categories, with contract duration structured as a three-year base period plus two optional one-year extensions, contingent on district discretion. Pricing will be based on fixed hourly rates established by the district, with no competitive bidding in the RFP phase, confirming a best-value trade-off award methodology. Submissions must be made electronically through the PlanetBids portal by August 25, 2026, and must adhere to strict formatting guidelines, including page limits and font requirements, with no physical submissions accepted. No contract options, FOB terms, specific invoicing systems, or payment office details are outlined, and the district retains exclusive authority for acceptances, inspections, and award decisions.