ALLEN R. HUNSBERGER
DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING
5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204
Phone (858) 505-6367 Fax (858) 715-6452
BRENDA MILLER
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
February 25, 2026
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
12804
GENERAL SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK
EAST MESA JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY (EMJDF)
UPGRADES
The County of San Diego (County) is requesting proposals (Proposal) from firms qualified to
provide Construction Manager at Risk services for the preconstruction and construction phases
of East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (EMJDF) Upgrades.
The delivery method for this Project is “Construction Manager at Risk” (CMAR). The Project will
consist of a preconstruction phase and, at County’s option, a construction phase. During the
preconstruction phase, the Contractor will collaborate with the County on existing conditions,
design, constructability, cost, and schedule of the Project and develop a Guaranteed Maximum
Price (GMP) for the construction phase of the Project. Upon the County acceptance of the GMP,
the County may exercise its option for the construction phase. If the County and the Contractor
do not agree upon a GMP, the County may not exercise its option for the construction phase of
the Project to the Contractor.
The estimated budget not to exceed for this Project, including all Contract Options, is
$4,100,000.00.
The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Veronica Ford, Procurement Contracting Officer
(veronica.ford@sdcounty.ca.gov)
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 12804
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK OF EMJDF UPGRADES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 PROCUREMENT INFORMATION .....................................................................4
1.1 RFP TIMELINE.............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE................................................................................................ 4
1.3 QUESTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL ............................................................................................................. 5
1.5 BONDING AND INSURANCE....................................................................................................... 5
1.6 RETENTION.................................................................................................................................. 6
1.7 PREVAILING WAGE COMPLIANCE............................................................................................ 6
1.8 LICENSING OF PROPOSER ....................................................................................................... 7
1.9 VEHICLE EMISSIONS DISCLOSURE & COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT ................................. 7
1.10 NO SUBSTITUTIONS ................................................................................................................... 7
ARTICLE 2 PROJECT OVERVIEW ......................................................................................8
2.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................ 8
2.2 PURPOSE..................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 SCOPE OF WORK ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 BUDGET NOT TO EXCEED......................................................................................................... 9
2.5 FIRMS ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT....................................................................................... 9
ARTICLE 3 RFP INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES.................................................................10
3.1 RFP PROCESS........................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL ................................................................. 11
3.3 PROPOSAL ORGANIZATION .................................................................................................... 12
3.4 EVALUATION AND SELECTION ............................................................................................... 14
3.5 DEFINITIONS.............................................................................................................................. 14
3.6 COUNTY COMMITMENT ........................................................................................................... 14
3.7 LATE, MODIFIED, OR WITHDRAWN PROPOSAL ................................................................... 15
3.8 INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO PROPOSERS......................................................................... 15
3.9 DUTY TO INQUIRE, QUESTIONS, AND EXPLANATION TO PROPOSERS ........................... 16
3.10 PROTEST PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................... 17
3.11 DEBRIEF AND REVIEW OF CONTRACT FILES....................................................................... 17
3.12 PROPOSER COMMUNICATIONS ............................................................................................. 17
3.13 CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY.............................................................................................. 17
3.14 SOLICITING EMPLOYEES......................................................................................................... 18
3.15 PROHIBITED CONTRACTS....................................................................................................... 18
3.16 PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE COMPLIANCE.............................................................................. 18
3.17 CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE § 18662 ....................................................... 18
3.18 W-9 FORM .................................................................................................................................. 19
3.19 COMMITMENT TO USE A SKILLED AND TRAINED WORKFORCE ....................................... 19
3.20 DEBARMENT OF CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS.............................................. 20
3.21 SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND OTHERS ................................................................. 20
ARTICLE 4 EVALUATION CRITERIA ................................................................................22
4.1 ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS – PASS/FAIL ............................................................................ 22
4.2 ACCEPTABLE SAFETY RECORD – PASS/FAIL ...................................................................... 22
4.3 EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSER – 20% ...................................................................................... 22
4.4 EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL – 20% .................................................................................... 22
4.5 PROJECT PLAN – 20% .............................................................................................................. 22
4.6 PRICE PROPOSAL – 20% ......................................................................................................... 22
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DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK OF EMJDF UPGRADES
4.7 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 10% ....................................................................... 23
4.8 FINANCIAL STRENGTH – 10% ................................................................................................. 23
ARTICLE 5 SUBMITTAL ITEMS.........................................................................................24
5.1 PROPOSAL COVER PAGE (PC600) ......................................................................................... 25
5.2 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS FORM (PC601) ............................................... 25
5.3 PROPOSER INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 26
5.4 ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 28
5.5 SAFETY RECORD...................................................................................................................... 33
5.6 EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSER.................................................................................................. 34
5.7 EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL................................................................................................ 38
5.8 PROJECT PLAN ......................................................................................................................... 39
5.9 PRICE PROPOSAL(S)................................................................................................................ 43
5.10 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS .................................................................................. 45
5.11 CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY EXHIBIT; NONDISCLOSURE INDEMNIFICATION
AGREEMENT (PC620) ........................................................................................................................... 46
5.12 AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR
REFERENCES........................................................................................................................................ 47
5.13 NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION ........................................................................................... 48
5.14 IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION ........................................................................... 49
5.15 FLEET COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION ................................................................................... 50
5.16 SURETY DECLARATION FORM ............................................................................................... 51
ARTICLE 6 ATTACHMENTS..............................................................................................53
6.1 DIVISION 00 DOCUMENTS ....................................................................................................... 53
6.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATIONS, DIVISION 01 DOCUMENTS ......................... 53
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 12804
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK OF EMJDF UPGRADES
ARTICLE 1 PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
1.1 RFP TIMELINE
Below is the County’s timeline for this RFP. This timeline is subject to change at any time. The
County will issue an addendum for changes to the pre-proposal conference date, Questions due
date, or proposal due date. The actual timing and sequence of events resulting from this RFP
shall ultimately be determined by the County.
Event Description
Pre-Proposal Conference
Job Walk/Site Inspection
Questions Due
Proposals Due
Date and Time (San Diego Time)
March 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
March 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
March 24, 2026, prior to 5:00 p.m.
April 14, 2026, prior to 3:00 p.m.
1.2 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
1.2.1
A pre-proposal conference will be held on the Date and Time listed in the timeline at the
offices of the County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, 5560
Overland Avenue, Conference Room 172, San Diego, CA 92123. The County will provide
an overview of the RFP process and may provide a program/technical overview and other
information. Requests for clarification related to definition or interpretation of this RFP shall
be submitted in writing via BuyNet as Questions in accordance with the section titled “Duty
to Inquire, Questions, and Explanation to Proposers.” Attendance at the pre-proposal
conference is encouraged but not mandatory.
1.2.2 A job walk/site inspection will be held on the Date and Time listed in the timeline. The job
walk/site inspection will provide Proposers the opportunity to see the EMJDF. Attendance
at the job walk/site inspection is encouraged but not required.
1.2.3
Information provided by the County, both written and oral, at a pre-proposal conference is
non-binding. Written information provided at a pre-proposal conference is not a Contract
Documents and should not be relied upon by Proposers. Requests for clarification related
to definition or interpretation of this RFP shall be submitted in writing via BuyNet as
Questions in accordance with the section titled, “Duty to Inquire, Questions, and
Explanation to Proposers.”
1.3 QUESTIONS
1.3.1 Questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted in writing via BuyNet to the Contracting
Officer by the Date and Time listed in the timeline, in accordance with the section titled,
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 12804
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK OF EMJDF UPGRADES
“Duty to Inquire, Questions, and Explanation to Proposers.” Oral explanations or
responses to Questions will not be binding upon the County.
1.3.1.1
Please be aware that the County has changed its procedure for submitting
Questions. In order to see all information related to this RFP, to submit
Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Proposers must select
“Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet. Questions should be
submitted via BuyNet, by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through
the “Discussions” functionality in accordance with the section titled, “Duty to
Inquire, Questions, and Explanation to Proposers.” Non-Proposers should
direct inquiries regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer.
1.3.2 Concerns or comments regarding this solicitation should be directed to the Contracting
Officer.
1.4 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
1.4.1
The County has posted this solicitation on its official BuyNet website at
https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/. Proposers should go to BuyNet for the most up-to-
date information and to submit Questions and proposals. In order to see all information
related to this RFP, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Proposers
must select “Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.
1.4.2 Proposer must submit a complete original proposal in accordance with the format provided
in this solicitation to the County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting
through electronic upload to BuyNet by the Date and Time listed in the timeline.
1.4.3
If Proposer is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Proposer may submit via
electronic files on CD/DVD or a printed proposal at the Purchasing and Contracting front
desk. If delivering the RFP at the Purchasing and Contracting front desk on the due date,
Proposer should plan to arrive early, as parking may be limited. When submitting via
BuyNet, allow extra time to submit by an alternate method in the event of technical
difficulties.
1.4.4 The County's decision about the timeliness or responsiveness of any submitted document
shall be final, and the County has the discretion to waive or not waive any non-material
defect or nonconformance.
1.5 BONDING AND INSURANCE
1.5.1 Proposer shall demonstrate a minimum bonding capacity of the Budget NTE for all
Contract Options in response to this RFP.
1.5.2 The selected Proposer shall provide a Payment Bond and Performance Bond as specified
in the article titled “Insurance and Bonds” of the General Conditions.
1.5.3 The selected Proposer shall provide insurance as specified in as described in 00 73 16
Insurance Requirements.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.