UCLA requests a written response to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and a Request for Proposal
(RFP) for consideration in selecting a Consultant to provide materials testing and deputy inspection
services for the project listed below. Consultants shall include a separate Statement of Qualifications
(SOQ) and rate information for the testing and inspection service proposed.
UCLA Hilgard Graduate Student Housing
Project #946280.01
The Project shall construct one, three-story and one, four-story Type VA apartment-style complex on two
sites, 720 Hilgard Avenue and 824 Hilgard Avenue, for a total of 83 studio units over Type 1A
subterranean parking garages. The new buildings shall be constructed to meet the LEED New
Construction version 2.2 Silver green building requirements.
The subterranean garage structures will be constructed utilizing conventional footings with slab on grade,
cast in place concrete walls, concrete columns, CMU walls and an elevated post-tension slab with drop
panels. Site concrete work includes cast in place concrete retaining walls, CMU retaining walls,
sidewalks, curb and gutters. Portions of the site work are performed in the public right-of-way.
The apartment style units will be constructed utilizing Type VA wood framing with TJI web floor joists
and prefabricated wood roof trusses.
Construction is anticipated to begin March 2009 and complete by July 2010.
UCLA will select the firm based on the qualifications and proposals presented in response to this
RFQ/RFP. Principal criteria for selection are 1) experience providing testing and inspection for similar
projects, 2) availability of qualified testing and inspection staff and testing facilities, and 3) competitive
rates and unit pricing.
The complete request for qualifications (RFQ) and request for proposal (RFP) packet will be available at
www.capital.ucla.edu/rfq.html starting Thursay, March 5, 2009. Responses to the RFQ/RFP are due by
11:00 am on Monday, March 23, 2009.
Every effort will be made to ensure that all persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, color, ethnicity and
national origin have equal access to contracts and other business opportunities with the University. The
selected consulting firm will be required to show evidence of their Equal Employment Opportunity
policy.
University of California, Los Angeles
CAPITAL PROGRAMS
Capital Programs Building
1060 Veteran Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1365
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY M/F