University Building Evaluation, Reconditioning, and Tenant Improvements

Yavapai County is issuing a qualifications‑based Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select a Design‑Build team that will evaluate, recondition, and perform tenant‑improvements on a university building. The team must include a licensed General Contractor and Architect and will be responsible for a full building assessment (architectural, structural, life‑safety, environmental, MEP, plumbing, etc.), develop design solutions, obtain permits, and execute construction in three phases: (1) Evaluation, (2) Reconditioning, and (3) Tenant Improvements. The contract term is one year with up to two optional one‑year extensions. A $200,000 bid‑bond is required before negotiations. No price information is to be included in the SOQ; pricing will be negotiated after qualification. • Scope – comprehensive building condition survey, code‑compliance upgrades, MEP repairs, structural and envelope work, life‑safety system upgrades, environmental remediation, security system upgrades, and tenant‑fit‑out. • Delivery – Design‑Build approach; phases executed sequentially with design work for Phase 3 beginning during Phase 1. • Timeline – Qualification submission due Oct 29 2026; award anticipated Dec 2 2026; contract duration 1 year (renewable). • Requirements – Electronic SOQ submission via OpenGov portal, $200 k bid‑bond, non‑exclusive contract, compliance with Arizona statutes (A.R.S. § 34‑603). • Evaluation – Qualitative criteria only; cost excluded from SOQ; final list of 3‑5 firms, negotiations with top‑ranked firm.