UCLA Medical Plaza 300 Clinical Genetics Improvements

ADVERTISEMENT FOR EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT
UCLA requests a written response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select an Executive Architect for the proposed MP300 3rd Floor Clinical Genetics Improvements project (UCLA Project 908042.01).  The building, also known as Goldberg Medical Building, is located at 300 UCLA Medical Plaza in the City of Los Angeles neighborhood of Westwood Village.  MP300 is a three-story 63,855 asf (102,315 gsf) outpatient medical facility constructed in 1990.
The proposed project would renovate and reconfigure approximately 8,500 SF on the 3rd floor of 300 Medical Plaza to accommodate a new Clinical Genetics Clinic.  Adult and pediatric patients will be seen in a new multi-disciplinary and multifunctional clinical research suite.  The space program will include (1) a licensed infusion area including infusion rooms, nurses¿ station, medication/clean room, soiled room, equipment storage, patient and staff WCs, (2) clinical spaces including exam rooms, procedure rooms, consultation rooms, blood draw, and (3) administrative/clinician support areas including meeting rooms, collaborative workroom, telemedicine rooms, and staff lounge.
Responses to this RFQ should demonstrate familiarity and experience in the planning, design, and construction administration of a medical office/clinic, including Department of Public Health requirements (Title 22) and the Department of Healthcare Access and Information (HCAI), Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) requirements for an OSHPD 3 Ambulatory Clinic.  The personnel proposed for this project must demonstrate experience in these areas.  An initial pre-design study to evaluate existing conditions, infrastructure, and code/life safety requirements and provide an approved test-to-fit plan was previously commissioned by the Health System and completed by Zakian Woo Architects.  The awarded Executive Architect team shall review and revalidate the approach and recommendations contained within the prior study and make final recommendations to the University for approval at the conclusion of the pre-design phase.  The construction cost for the project has not yet been determined but is anticipated to be approximately $8,500,000-$9,500,000, depending on the agreed-upon scope of work. 
The final selection and appointment of the architect for the proposed project are contingent upon project approval by the University of California Board of Regents or their delegated authority and per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  The project is subject to review and approval by the UC Board of Regents or their delegated authority.
The selection committee will base their review of the Executive Architect¿s submitted proposals and selection on the Selection Criteria form (Attachment A).  This RFQ is for full design services; however, the University reserves the right to defer negotiations concerning services other than pre-design studies until the completion of the pre-design phase. 
The design shall comply with the University of California Policy on Sustainable Practices concerning green building design and energy efficiency.  The project must meet the California Energy Code (Title 24) energy efficiency standards and apply sustainability principles to the systems, components, and portions of the renovated building.  The design shall meet LEED Silver requirements.
The complete RFQ packet will be available at: http://www.capitalprograms.ucla.edu/Contracts/RFQProjects on Friday, May 10, 2024, responses to the RFQ are due by or before 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.   A screening committee will determine a shortlist of firms; further steps in the selection process will be at the selection committee's discretion. 
Every effort will be made to ensure that all persons have equal access to contracts and other business opportunities with the University within the limits imposed by law or University policy.  Each Candidate Firm may be required to show evidence of its Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
Peter E. Hendrickson, AIA Associate Vice-Chancellor Design and Construction UCLA Capital Programs 1060 Veteran Avenue | Box 951365 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1365