Swinerton Invitation for Prequalification of Qualified Subcontractors and Suppliers: Ceramic Tile, Flooring, Painting and Wall Coverings

This solicitation seeks to pre‑qualify subcontractors for the specialty trades of ceramic tile, general flooring, painting, and wall coverings on the new Energy and Innovation Building at California State University, Bakersfield. The building will be a 56,500 GSF multi‑story science facility incorporating offices, labs, teaching spaces, and flexible event areas, and will be delivered under a public‑works, design‑build contract subject to prevailing‑wage rules. Successful firms will be added to Swinerton’s approved subcontractor pool and later receive trade‑specific bid packages. • Trades required: ceramic tile, flooring, painting, wall coverings (specialty construction). • Scope: interior finish work for a 56,500 GSF academic building, including lab and office fit‑out finishes. • Diversity goal: 6 % of subcontracted work must be performed by DVBE firms.