Description
The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) – Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD) is issuing a solicitation for Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified structural engineering firms to provide independent structural plan review and develop OSHPD Pre‑approved Details (OPDs) for hospitals and skilled‑nursing facilities across California. The contract will be a three‑year retainer valued at $4.5 million, with work allocated on an “on‑call” basis. Firms must staff California‑licensed Structural Engineers (CLSEs) and demonstrate recent health‑care structural project experience, quality‑control processes, and software capabilities. Submissions must include extensive documentation, including resumes, project lists, and required certifications, by the November 9, 2026 deadline.
• Scope includes review of construction documents, compliance checks with Title 24, CANs, PINs, and production of OPDs for various structural systems (fixed/flexible base, hillside, seismic isolation, damping, nonlinear analyses).
• Mandatory staffing of CLSEs; all engineers (including subcontractors) must hold California licenses and be listed with detailed resumes.
• The award process involves technical evaluations, interviews (Jan 2027), and a notice of intent to award on 29 Jan 2027, with work expected to start 1 Jul 2027.