Downey Planet bids #26-002

Commissioning Authority and Construction Services for Space Shuttle Exhibit and Education Building, City of Downey

This opportunity involves the City of Downey's procurement for Commissioning Authority (CxA) services and construction of the Space Shuttle Exhibit and Education Building at the Columbia Memorial Space Center. - Government Buyer: - City of Downey Public Works - Engineering Department - Columbia Memorial Space Center - Key contacts include the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and the Interim Principal Civil Engineer - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Nucor Building Systems (insulated metal roof and wall panels, PEMB structural steel frame) - Knight Building Systems (PEMB structural steel frame) - Sika Corporation (sheet waterproofing) - USG (Structo-Crete concrete panels) - GMF (gypsum sheathing) - LPA, Inc. (architect) - Huckabee (construction manager) - Products and Services Requested: - Commissioning Authority services for all building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, irrigation) - Construction materials and systems including: - Insulated metal roof and wall panels (Nucor, Knight, Quadcore Optimo profile) - Pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) structural steel frame - Sheet waterproofing (Sika Corporation) - USG Structo-Crete noncombustible concrete panels - GMF glass mat faced gypsum sheathing - Concrete forming, reinforcing, cast-in-place concrete, and precast stairs - Structural steel framing, steel decking, cold-formed metal framing - Metal fabrications, ladders, rough carpentry, insulation, vapor retarders - Roofing, flashing, firestopping, joint sealants - Interior finishes, casework, doors, hardware, elevator system - Fire protection and irrigation system components - Ceiling systems, lighting fixtures, landscape architecture - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with California Green Building Code (Section 5.410.2) - Quality assurance, documentation, and verification of system performance - Sustainable materials and corrosion protection for marine environment - Delegated design elements and comprehensive commissioning - Coordination with a multi-disciplinary design and construction team - Training and post-occupancy review for building systems

Description

The City of Downey is soliciting proposals for Commissioning Authority Services for the Space Shuttle Exhibit and Education Building project. The project involves a second building expansion at the Columbia Memorial Space Center, including a 39,725 square-foot building housing the Space Shuttle Inspiration and exhibits, a 15,300 square-foot STEM classroom building, and outdoor gathering spaces. The Commissioning Authority will provide services to ensure compliance with California Green Building Code and oversee commissioning tasks. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 7, 2026, and the project is located at 11111 Brookshire Ave., Downey, CA.

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