Opportunity

State Center Community College District PlanetBids #2627-02

Progressive Design-Build Services for New Interdisciplinary Classroom & Cafe Building at Fresno City College West Fresno Center

Posted

July 15, 2026

Respond By

September 10, 2026

Identifier

2627-02

NAICS

236220

This opportunity seeks qualified Progressive Design-Build Entities (PDBEs) for a major capital project at Fresno City College's West Fresno Center campus in Fresno, California. - Government Buyer: - State Center Community College District (SCCCD), Purchasing Department - Project Overview: - Design, preconstruction, and construction of a new interdisciplinary classroom and cafe building - Facility size: approximately 26,000 gross square feet - Key spaces: culinary lab, café with kitchen/food prep area, small gym and weight room, multidisciplinary labs, faculty/staff offices, study and lounge spaces - Includes landscaping and site improvements - Procurement Structure: - Two-phase Progressive Design-Build contract - Phase One: Design and preconstruction services, including collaborative design development, cost estimating, and open-book cost transparency to establish scope and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) - Phase Two: Construction services, contingent on District acceptance of GMP or other commercial terms - Notable Requirements: - Respondents must hold a California Class A or B General Contractor License - Teams must identify a licensed general contractor and architect of record - Compliance with California Building Standards, Title 24, DSA approvals, and skilled workforce requirements - Strict qualification criteria; only shortlisted firms from this RFQ will be invited to the RFP phase - Electronic submission via PlanetBids - Estimated Project Value: - $35 million - No specific OEMs or vendors are named at this stage, as this is a qualifications-based solicitation

Description

The State Center Community College District (District) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for a progressive design-build project at Fresno City College's West Fresno Center campus. The project involves design, preconstruction, and construction services for a new 26,000 GSF building including a culinary lab, café, gym, multidisciplinary labs, and office spaces. The procurement is conducted in two phases: Phase One for design and preconstruction, and Phase Two for construction services, contingent on acceptance of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Only firms shortlisted from this RFQ phase will be invited to the subsequent RFP phase.

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