Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

University of California, Berkeley is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) Improvement Project Study, identified under Solicitation ID: 18007A. Work is to be performed near Barrow Ln, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA in Alameda County.

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General Project Description

The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) is seeking professional services for facility planning, programming, and design related to the seismic strengthening, renovation, and potential expansion of the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF). The project involves a multi-phase scope of work, starting with a conceptual program definition, technical feasibility studies, and a conceptual construction cost estimate in Phase 1. Subsequent phases, contingent on funding, may include preparing a Detailed Project Program (DPP) in Phase 2, and performing schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration services in Phases 3 and 4, respectively. The goal is to enhance the RSF, which is a key indoor recreation facility for UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff, and to improve the public realm along Bancroft Way.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Phase 1 – Options Study and Concept Development, including Existing Conditions Assessment, Preliminary Programming, Conceptual Strategy Development, Conceptual Cost Estimating, Conceptual Renderings, and Documentation.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Task 1.1: Existing Conditions Assessment (Review documentation, conduct detailed site surveys for architectural, accessibility/ADA, structural, MEP, and life-safety conditions, review seismic retrofit concepts, and document existing recreation programs).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Task 1.2: Preliminary Programming (Facilitate user group discussions, identify program needs, and develop tabular program including existing and potential programs/facilities).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Task 1.3: Conceptual Strategy Development (Formulate program and site strategy via massing studies, conceptual plans, phasing recommendations, assessment matrix of options, and review with stakeholders).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Task 1.4: Conceptual Cost Estimating (Develop conceptual estimates for preferred options and incorporate revisions).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Task 1.5: Conceptual Renderings (Develop conceptual renderings for fundraising and advocacy).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Task 1.6: Documentation (Produce written report and slide deck, including graphic/tabulated materials, condition assessments, and narratives).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Phase 2 – Planning and Detailed Project Program (DPP) (Prepare comprehensive DPP, stakeholder engagement, campus unit/committee review, and preliminary program refinement).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Phase 3 – Design (Detailed programming, schematic design, and design development, including coordinated design drawings, outline specifications, comprehensive design information, and reviews by campus units/committees).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Phase 4 – Construction Documents and Construction Administration (Create comprehensive construction design documents, incorporate necessary approvals, provide project bidding and construction administration services).

NAICS Classification

NAICS 541310 – Architectural Services (Providing facility planning, programming, conceptual program definition, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.), NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services (Performing technical feasibility studies, seismic strengthening design, structural, MEP, and life-safety assessments.), NAICS 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (Project programming, conceptual strategy development, site analyses, cost estimating, and overall project management support.), NAICS 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Providing construction administration services and expertise related to seismic strengthening, renovation, and expansion, although this RFQ is for professional services, not direct construction.)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 19, 2025, and was last updated on December 18, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on January 16, 2026.

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