Description
The UCLA Acosta Operations Center is seeking a qualified low‑voltage contractor to execute Bid Package 12, covering broadcast system integration, interior fit‑out, and associated MEP upgrades within an existing two‑story university building. The scope includes demolition of vacant office space, construction of new partitions, finishes, mechanical, electrical, and fire‑suppression modifications, installation of dedicated server cooling, double‑interlock pre‑action sprinklers, fiber‑optic cabling to connect multiple athletic venues, and full turn‑key broadcast equipment integration for the Big Ten Network’s B1G+ platform. The contract is a lump‑sum subcontract under a CM‑at‑Risk arrangement with Suffolk Construction, valued at roughly $6.8 M, and requires compliance with prevailing‑wage, LEED‑ID+C, and hazardous‑materials regulations.
• Interior demolition (≈ 2,321 asf) and construction of new partitions, doors, ceilings, flooring, and finishes (≈ 2,738 gsf).
• Installation of low‑voltage broadcast infrastructure: cameras, production consoles, editing workstations, TVs, processors, and fiber‑optic cabling spanning the Acosta Center, Morgan Center, John Wooden Center, and Los Angeles Tennis Center.
• MEP upgrades including dedicated mechanical cooling for server loads, fire‑sprinkler (double‑interlock pre‑action) systems, and accessibility improvements to restrooms.
• Mandatory compliance with UC Fair Wage, California D.I.R. prevailing‑wage rules, LEED‑ID+C certification, and hazardous‑material abatement; work may require night/weekend hours due to occupied building constraints.