Description
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco is seeking an architectural consultancy to fully design, obtain approvals, and supervise the renovation and adaptive‑reuse of its historic two‑storey property at 3435 Jackson Street. The scope covers feasibility studies, concept and detailed design, securing building, fire, historic‑district permits, preparing bid documents, evaluating contractor bids, and providing construction‑administration services through to final hand‑over. The consultant must also manage structural repairs, MEP upgrades, interior refurbishment, roof work, accessibility improvements, and compliance with historic‑building regulations.
• Design phases (feasibility, concept, basic, detailed) – fee ≈ 10 % of consultancy total.
• Statutory approval work (permits, historic‑district compliance) – fee ≈ 20 % of consultancy total.
• Construction support (bid docs, contractor evaluation, on‑site monitoring, final certification) – fee ≈ 60 % of consultancy total, paid in milestones.
• Required experience: ≥10 years, at least one recent project ≥ USD 2 M (or equivalent) including structural, MEP, interior and heritage work; annual turnover ≥ USD 1 M; local knowledge of San Francisco codes.
• Submission: physical sealed bids by 19 May 2026; technical bid opening 20 May 2026; final technical + financial submission by 30 May 2026; financial bid opening 01 June 2026.