USU Gateway, Project Number PW2511

The Trustees of California State University, Northridge are seeking qualified design‑build entities to deliver the USU Gateway project – a new 45,000‑50,000 GSF student union replacement building on the CSUN campus. The contract will be awarded to a design‑build firm that can provide both architectural/engineering design and full construction services, meeting specific licensing, insurance, prevailing‑wage, and small‑business/DVBE participation requirements. The procurement proceeds through an RFQ (SOQ) stage, a short‑list of up to three firms, and a subsequent RFP phase. Key points for potential bidders include: • Mandatory pre‑submittal conference on August 12 2026 (1 PM) at the USU Grand Salon. • SOQ submission deadline September 28 2026 (3 PM). • Small‑business firms receive a 5 % bid advantage; DVBE participation of at least 3 % is required (with up to an additional 3 % incentive). • Required Class B California contractor license, enrollment in CSU Builders Risk and Owner‑Controlled Insurance Programs, and compliance with California prevailing‑wage laws. • Project’s preliminary maximum cost is $80 million; final cost to be disclosed in the RFP.