RFQ for Architectural Services - Capital Projects

UC Davis Health in Sacramento, California is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural firms to provide services supporting its Capital Projects team under a five-work-scope framework, with each scope capped at a maximum agreement value of $2,000,000, resulting in a total potential contract value of up to $10,000,000. Firms must respond by 2 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, electronically through a secure portal accessible only after notifying the University by July 9, 2026, with submissions evaluated via a multi-stage process involving a Screening Committee and final selection by a Selection Committee, with outcomes expected by September 4, 2026. The five work scopes cover distinct project types: criteria development for design-build or collaborative delivery models; design services for minor capital projects under $1 million; equipment replacement projects focused on medical and facility systems such as CT, MRI, and X-ray; HCAI-regulated projects involving patient care areas; and non-HCAI projects under UCDH or local jurisdiction. Each submission must be tailored to the specific work scope(s) applied for, demonstrating relevant experience, staffing capabilities, and technical competencies, with particular emphasis on healthcare regulations, HCAI compliance, and the ability to operate within active clinical environments while minimizing operational disruption. Firms must meet stringent qualifications including demonstrating a team-based approach with clearly defined roles, proven experience managing comparable projects using the personnel proposed for assignment, and a documented approach to managing budgets and schedules. The evaluation weighs team approach and experience at 40%, project experience at 30%, and project approach at 20%, with the project manager or lead designer required to attend mandatory interviews. Insurance requirements mandate $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate commercial general liability coverage with the University named as an additional insured via specific endorsements, as well as automobile liability and workers’ compensation insurance per state law, with carriers requiring an A- or better Best rating. Firms must comply with state and federal nondiscrimination, prevailing wage, and affirmative action provisions, including a 51% minimum participation goal for Small Business Enterprises, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, with certifications submitted via Exhibit M and verified under penalty of perjury. Compensation for individual projects is negotiated upon issuance of a Written Order and may be based on lump sum or hourly rates