Criteria Architect Services for the New East County Courthouse

The Judicial Council of California is seeking a qualified firm to serve as the Criteria Architect for the New East County Courthouse design‑build project. The firm will support site selection and acquisition, develop the architectural program, compile performance‑criteria documents, and provide ongoing criteria‑compliance reviews throughout all project phases. The work must be performed by a California‑licensed architect or professional engineer and will be performed under a standard fixed‑fee agreement, with options for extra services. The contract is part of a larger $32.6 M construction effort, with a target GMP of $44.6 M, and includes strict compliance requirements (prevailing‑wage, CARB, DVBE participation, conflict‑of‑interest, and generative‑AI disclosures). • Provide site‑selection analysis, acquisition support, and architectural programming for a ~26,000 sf three‑courtroom courthouse. • Develop and manage performance‑criteria documents that will guide the design‑build entity and ensure compliance through design, construction, and post‑construction phases. • Must hold appropriate California professional licenses, meet prevailing‑wage and CARB certifications, and submit detailed hourly billing rates (Attachment 3) for evaluation.