ADVERTISEMENT FOR EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT UCLA requests a written response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select an Executive Architect for the proposed tenant improvements for 143 Triunfo Canyon Road Tenant Improvements (Project #907111.01), located at 143 Triunfo Canyon Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361. The existing 2-story building consists of approximately 21,000 gross square feet (GSF) with associated surface lot parking. The project will include an adaptive reuse tenant improvement of an existing, recently acquired medical office building to accommodate UCLA Health Cancer Center, which may include, but not be limited to, Radiation Oncology, Hematology-Oncology, and Nuclear Medicine services. The new architectural program will be developed as part of the pre-design phase of this project. Responses to this RFQ should demonstrate familiarity with and experience in medical outpatient facilities and adaptive reuse building projects. The personnel proposed for this project must demonstrate expertise in these areas. The architectural program shall provide space for clinical and support uses. It may include, but not be limited to, radiation therapy systems including Linear Accelerator (Linac), advanced imaging systems and shielding including Computed Tomography (CT), Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET/CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), patient areas including infusion areas, waiting rooms, receptions, consultation areas, recovery spaces and support spaces including mixing rooms, research, and lab areas. The construction cost for the project has not yet been determined and is dependent upon phasing. It is anticipated to be $40 to $45 million, depending on the agreed-upon scope of work. The design shall comply with the University of California Policy on Sustainable Practices to achieve a minimum LEED Gold Rating. The final selection and appointment of the architect for the proposed project are contingent upon project approval by the University of California Board of Regents or their delegated authority and per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project is subject to review and approval by the UC Board of Regents or their delegated authority. The University has elected to use a CMAR delivery method for this project. The selection committee will base their review of the Executive Architect's submitted proposals and selection on the Selection Criteria form (Attachment A). This RFQ is for full design services comprising essential architectural services. The services include the schematic design, design development, interior package, construction documents, cost estimate, assistance during the bid/award phase, construction administration, record documents, and project closeout. The complete RFQ packet will be available at http://www.uclaplanroom.com on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Responses to the RFQ are due by or before 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. To download the packet, you must create a login and password. Registration instructions are available at https://www.uclaplanroom.com/help/account.register. Once in the UCLA Planroom, click the "RFQ" tab and search for the project to download. Within the project "RFQ Document" tab, download (1) RFQ, (2) the Planroom RFQ-Upload Instructions, and (3) Appendix C and D Instructions. Every effort will be made to ensure that all persons have equal access to contracts and other business opportunities with the University within the limits imposed by law or University policy. Each Candidate Firm may be required to show evidence of its Equal Employment Opportunity policy. Important dates | Advertisement period: 3/18-4/9/25 | Questions due date: 3/25/25 | Submission date: 4/9/25 Peter E. Hendrickson, AIA Associate Vice-Chancellor Design and Construction UCLA Capital Programs 1060 Veteran Avenue | Box 951365 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1365