California — UCLAIssuing agency·Sacramento, CA·via California's Cal eProcure statewide procurement portalI. ADVERTISEMENT FOR EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT UCLA requests a written response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select an Executive Architect for the proposed UCLA CHS Fire Sprinkler Retrofit - School of Medicine East 5th and 6th Floors project (Project #906032.01). The project will install fire sprinkler main supply lines in the public corridors on the fifth and sixth floors of the Center for Health Sciences (CHS), School of Medicine East building the proposed project construction area totals approximately 10,666 gsf. The new main lines would connect to existing fire sprinkler risers previously installed in the stairwells. This project is located in the School of Medicine East building, which is part of the Center for Health Sciences complex, located at 10833 Le Conte Avenue, on the UCLA campus. The proposed scope of work includes removing the existing ceiling, lowering the ceiling plane, and installing a new single-span acoustical ceiling to accommodate fire sprinkler main lines and heads; installing new recessed LED light fixtures and mechanical diffusers; and extending all existing ceiling devices and ducts to the new ceiling plane. The sprinkler main lines would be installed above the public corridor ceilings, with connection points every 20 feet, to allow for current, future, and ongoing laboratory and suite renovations in the project area. Construction costs are estimated at $3 to $4 million, and the scope may be prioritized or phased to align with available funds. Facilities Management Design and Project Management (FM/DPM) would manage the project under a delegation of authority from the Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer. Project implementation depends on the availability of funding. The Design shall comply with the University of California Policy on Sustainable Practices. The selection committee will base its review of the Executive Architects' submitted proposals and selection on the identified Selection Criteria (Attachment A). The final selection and appointment of the Executive Architect is contingent upon project approval by the UC Board of Regents or their delegated authority. The complete RFQ packet will be available at http://www.uclaplanroom.com on Friday, October 23, 2026. Responses to the RFQ are due by or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026. To download the packet, you must create a login and password. Registration instructions are available at https://www.uclaplanroom.com/help/account.register. Once in the UCLA Planroom, click the "RFQ" tab and search for the project to download. Within the project "RFQ Document" tab, download (1) the RFQ, (2) the Planroom RFQ-Upload Instructions, and (3) Appendix C and D Instructions to ensure your documents are easily located within the Planroom. Failure to comply could result in your submission being overlooked. Every effort will be made to ensure that all persons have equal access to contracts and other business opportunities with the University within the limits imposed by law or University policy. Each Candidate Firm may be required to show evidence of its Equal Employment Opportunity policy. Important dates | Advertisement period:10-23-11/16 | Questions due date: 10 a.m. 10/30 | Submission date:11/16 Peter E. Hendrickson, AIA Associate Vice-Chancellor Design and Construction UCLA Capital Programs 1060 Veteran Avenue | Box 951365 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1365 For questions related to this RFQ, please contact: Pi-Hsuan Kao Principal Architect UCLA Facilities Management Design & Project Management T: 310-924-5310 E: Pkao@fm.ucla.edu Please note: Pi-Hsuan will be out until 11/2. Please refer questions during the RFI period to Ying-Ling Esfandi at Ylesfandi@fm.ucla.edu
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The project will install fire sprinkler main supply lines in public corridors on the fifth and sixth floors, connecting to existing risers. Work includes removing existing ceilings, lowering the ceiling plane, installing a new single-span acoustical ceiling, new recessed LED light fixtures, mechanical diffusers, and extending existing ceiling devices and ducts. The sprinkler main lines will have connection points every 20 feet to allow for future renovations.
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