RFQ for Progressive Design‑Build Contract Documents for New Library and Community Center at Albert Park Project

The City of San Rafael is seeking a qualified progressive design‑build team to deliver a new 50,000‑sf library and community‑center project at Albert Park, estimated at roughly $80 million. The procurement follows a two‑phase progressive design‑build approach: Phase 1 covers pre‑construction design services (programming, schematic design, design development, cost estimating, schedule development, and GMP preparation) through May 2028; Phase 2 includes final design, permitting, and construction through December 2030. The solicitation requires a Class B contractor’s license, a licensed architect of record, extensive financial capacity ($250 M annual revenue, $100 M bonding capacity), insurance, safety certifications, and compliance with prevailing‑wage and skilled‑workforce statutes. Submissions must be a 30‑page Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with optional appendices for financial statements, bonding, insurance, and resumes, submitted via BidExpress by July 29, 2026. The City will evaluate experience, project understanding, team qualifications, and fee proposals, with a mandatory pre‑proposal virtual meeting on June 22, 2026. • Scope: progressive design‑build services (design, cost estimating, scheduling, GMP, final design, construction) for a civic library/community‑center. • Key requirements: Class B contractor license, licensed architect, $250 M revenue, $100 M bonding capacity, insurance limits, safety record, DIR registration, skilled‑and‑trained workforce certification. • Evaluation criteria: experience, project understanding, team qualifications, delivery approach, fee proposal (total 200 points).