Lab Safety Design Manual Update

The University of California Office of the President is seeking a qualified laboratory design and construction consulting firm to update the UC Laboratory Safety Design Manual (LSDM), last revised in 2007. The contractor will collaborate with UC subject‑matter experts to incorporate modern design standards for teaching labs, vivariums, chemical storage, and fire‑code compliance, and will deliver a WCAG 2.1 AA‑accessible manual in Word and PDF formats. The effort includes project kickoff, regular coordination meetings, draft reviews, and a final delivery schedule that spans roughly one year. • Scope: Develop and modernize the LSDM, adding sections on academic teaching labs, vivarium spaces, chemical storage, and fire‑code limits. • Deliverables: Updated manual (Word & PDF), WCAG‑compliant tables/diagrams, hyperlinks to standards, and all documentation hosted via UCOP Box. • Schedule: Kick‑off mid‑August 2026 → draft completed Jan 2027 → final manual June 2027 → close‑out Aug 2027. • Requirements: Demonstrated expertise in laboratory design, California building/fire codes, accessibility standards, and experience with large‑scale university or health‑system projects. Must comply with UC’s terms, data‑security appendix, and provide insurance as outlined.