Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

University of California, Berkeley is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Griffiths and Stern Halls Elevator Refurbishment, identified under Solicitation ID: 12889A & 12047A. Work is to be performed near Calfornia Hall, Sather Rd, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA in Alameda County.

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General Project Description

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Executive Architect to provide Programming, Design, and Construction-Administration services for the modernization of elevators in Griffiths and Stern Halls. Griffiths Hall, an eight-story dormitory, requires upgrade of its single overhead-traction elevator and the inclusion of a smoke containment system, scheduled for Summer 2027. Stern Hall, a four-story dormitory, has two overhead-traction elevators that need modernization, as only one is currently functional and neither has had significant work since the 1980s. The selected firm will work collaboratively to maintain budget and scope, perform value engineering, and expedite the schedule. The detailed scope includes reviewing existing information, conducting detailed site/field evaluations, developing comprehensive design information (MEP, life-safety), identifying accessibility-related scope, producing construction design documents, providing and updating cost estimates, and providing construction administration services.

General Bid Items

Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Executive Architectural Services for Programming, Design, and Construction Administration for elevator modernization.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Review of existing available project information.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Detailed site/field evaluations to understand existing conditions.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Development of comprehensive design information for MEP and life-safety scope coordination.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Identification of accessibility-related scope, including Accessible Path of Travel requirements.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Production and coordination of comprehensive construction design documents.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Provision of cost estimates and updated cost estimates with collaboration with University's cost estimator.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Provision of construction administration services.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 541310 – Architectural Services (For Executive Architect performing programming, design, and construction administration services)., NAICS 238290 – Other Building Equipment Contractors (Elevator, Modernization, Repair & Installation services, specifically related to the project's core purpose)., NAICS 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (General construction for renovations and improvements to existing institutional buildings)., NAICS 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (Installation of smoke containment systems, related to HVAC and life-safety systems).

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 12, 2026, and was last updated on February 24, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on March 10, 2026.

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