Pre-Qualification of Bidders - Public Works Bid (Irvine Gateway Recreation Amenity Center Project)

The City of Irvine is requiring pre‑qualification of all contractors who wish to bid on the Irvine Gateway Recreation Amenity Center, a $12 M public‑works construction project that will deliver a mixed‑use recreation facility. The scope includes constructing the building envelope, swimming pools, landscaping, play structures, hardscapes, and site electrical systems. Successful bidders must meet stringent insurance, bonding, and experience thresholds and provide detailed project references, financial statements, and safety records. Only contractors that pass the qualification review will be placed on the final qualified‑bidders list and then invited to submit a bid. • Estimated construction value: $12 M • Required bonds: 100 % payment and performance bonds; surety capacity of $10 M single‑limit, $15 M aggregate • Mandatory compliance: California contractor license, specified insurance limits, living‑wage ordinance, and five comparable project references (≥ $10 M each, completed within the last 8 years) • Submission deadline for the pre‑qualification questionnaire: October 22, 2026 at 11 a.m. (via BidsOnline) • Primary contact: Michelle Cardona ([email protected])