Progressive Design-Build Services, West Fresno Interdisciplinary Classroom & Cafe, FCC

The State Center Community College District (SCCCD) is seeking a Progressive Design‑Build Entity (PDBE) to provide full design, pre‑construction, and construction services for a new 26,000‑sq‑ft interdisciplinary classroom and café building on the West Fresno campus of Fresno City College. The contract will be executed in two phases: Phase 1 (design & pre‑construction) followed by Phase 2 (construction) once the District accepts a negotiated Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The estimated total GMP is $35 million. The procurement process includes an RFQ qualification stage, a short‑list, and a subsequent RFP for the design‑build proposal. The District requires a California Class A/B contractor license, an architect of record, proven experience on public‑sector design‑build projects > $25 M, appropriate bonding, insurance, and compliance with Title 24, DSA, and skilled‑workforce regulations. • Scope: full‑service design‑build (schematic through construction) for a classroom, café, culinary lab, gym, labs, offices, and related spaces. • Key dates: RFI due Aug 12 2026, RFQ submission due Sep 10 2026, short‑list notification Sep 24 2026, RFP issuance ~Nov 16 2026, award expected Mar 23 2027; construction completion slated for summer/fall 2030. • Eligibility: Class A/B contractor license, architect license, $35 M project experience, safety record EMR ≤ 0.80, 100 % performance/payment bonds, and required insurance limits.