Opportunity
City of San Diego PlanetBids #K-27-2513-DB2-3
Design-build replacement of the San Diego Convention Center West Building roof
Posted
September 30, 2026
Respond By
November 04, 2026
Identifier
K-27-2513-DB2-3
NAICS
238160, 541310
The City of San Diego is seeking a design-build team to replace the San Diego Convention Center West Building’s aging roof system. - Government buyer: City of San Diego, Purchasing & Contracting Department, Public Works; procurement contact: Juan E. Espindola, Senior Contract Specialist. - Requested service: Design-build services for the Convention Center West Roof Replacement, project reference K-27-2513-DB2-3. The work includes investigation, design, permitting, construction, and startup; no service quantity or separate product quantities are specified. - Technical scope: Replace the original 1989 upper and lower low-slope EPDM roofs, including drainage and slope improvements, flashings, insulation, walkways, roof-access features, and coordination with rooftop systems. Required surveys and reporting are also included. - Facility continuity: Phase construction and provide weather protection so the venue can remain substantially operational and watertight while accommodating its activities. - Estimated project value: $7.5 million. - Notable requirements: Project Labor Agreement, City SLBE subcontracting participation requirements, prevailing-wage and apprenticeship requirements. - OEMs and specified vendors: No roofing OEM or product brand is identified as a required source.
Description
The City of San Diego is requesting Statements of Qualifications for Design-Build services to design, permit, and construct a replacement for the original 1989 roof system on the Convention Center’s West Building. Work includes design, construction, and startup, with construction phased to maintain full building operations and event activities. The project is subject to a Project Labor Agreement and the City’s subcontracting participation requirements for its SLBE program. The estimated project value is $7,500,000, and the SOQ deadline is November 4, 2026.