Pre-Qualification: Guadalupe Division - Guard House

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking pre‑qualified construction firms to design, build, and install a new guard house and associated site improvements at the Guadalupe Division in San Jose, CA. The scope includes demolition, concrete work, utility installation (electrical, data, water, sewer), security systems (CCTV, access control, lighting), guard gates, bollards, ramps, landings, and striping. Two options are offered: a base bid (road expansion, concrete slab, utilities, gates, bollards, lighting) and an optional prefabricated guard house with additional utilities and casework. The project is federally funded and must comply with Buy‑America requirements. Estimated construction cost ranges from $591,000–$800,000 for the base scope and $1.38 M–$1.85 M with the optional guard house. VTA will pre‑qualify bidders via a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) process; only pre‑qualified firms may submit sealed bids. The anticipated construction period is 267 calendar days, with bid opening slated for January 2027 after a November 2026 advertisement. • Scope: demolition, concrete slab, road expansion, utility stub‑ups, security systems, guard gates, bollards, lighting, ramps, landings, striping, optional prefabricated guard house. • Funding: Federal, Buy‑America compliance required. • Estimated cost: $591‑$800 k (base) or $1.38‑$1.85 M (base + option). • Schedule: Advertise Nov 2026, bid opening Jan 2027, construction 267 days. • Pre‑qualification required; submission via VTA e‑procurement portal. • Minimum qualifications: valid CA Class B contractor license, $1 M/ $2 M liability insurance, workers’ comp, audited financials, bonding capacity.