RFQ No. FM240279

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Project Description:  The University of California, Santa Barbara (“University”) is hereby requesting response(s) to this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) from qualified firms with relevant experience and expertise in providing general structural engineering services, as well as post-earthquake evaluations.  The University will be selecting multiple structural engineering firms to provide both design and non-design related structural engineering services for a one-year base term with two additional single-year options to extend the agreement(s).  The total estimated value for the individual University projects will be in the range of $2,500 to $45,000 with a maximum contract sum that is not to exceed $300,000 for the 3-year contract term; however, the selected consultant(s) are not promised any minimum commitment of work by the University. 

The University may, at its sole discretion, select and enter into an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity agreement with up to five (5) consultant firms. Project services will be awarded to the selected firms based upon availability, workload, capacity, demonstrated expertise/experience, the relevant scope, scheduling issues, etc.  While it is anticipated that funding will be obtained, there is no assurance that funds will be received for the anticipated projects.  Selection of the consultant(s) will follow the University of California qualifications-based selection procedures.  The selection criteria for this project will be detailed in the Request for Qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Every effort will be made to ensure that all persons shall have equal access to contracts and other business opportunities with the University, regardless of: race; color; religion; sex; age; ancestry; national origin; sexual orientation; physical or mental disability; veteran's status; medical condition; genetic information; marital status; gender identity; pregnancy; service in the uniformed services; or citizenship within the limits imposed by law or University's policy.