The Los Angeles County Public Works Department is seeking qualified firms to act as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for both pre‑construction and construction phases of the seismic retrofit of the historic Hall of Records building located at 320 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA. The scope includes detailed design coordination, value engineering, procurement, construction management, and delivery of a full‑scale seismic upgrade within a budget of approximately $40 million. The CMAR will assume responsibility for cost, schedule, and quality, working closely with the County’s design team and stakeholders to ensure compliance with seismic codes and preservation requirements.
• Location: 320 West Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
• Budget: $40,000,000 (estimated)
• Procurement: CMAR (risk‑share) model, open to qualified contractors
• Services: Pre‑construction planning, design assistance, cost estimating, schedule development, procurement, construction execution, commissioning
• Timeline: Open for bids 9/1/2026, submission deadline 10/13/2026 5:30 PM
• Required qualifications: Experience with large‑scale seismic retrofits and CMAR delivery, relevant licensing, financial capacity, and proven performance on comparable public‑sector projects.