The City of San Diego is seeking a Construction Management Services Consultant team to act as the Construction Manager and Resident Engineer (herein referred to as CMRE) on behalf of the Engineering & Capital Projects Department, specifically the Construction Management and Field Engineering Division’s Buildings Construction staff, for the Alvarado Laboratory Improvements Project (L-22000). Project Background / Scope: This project aims to address significant functional and operational challenges within the current Alvarado Laboratory facility. To elevate the lab to a "world-class" standard and ensure its continued role as one of the City's primary water quality laboratories, the project will include a comprehensive interior renovation of the existing lab and office spaces, along with the construction of a substantial new addition for expanded laboratory and office use. The proposed improvements include the construction of a new two-story laboratory building with office space, spanning approximately 31,400 square feet, and 18,000 square feet of parking located beneath the new structure. Additionally, the project involves the retrofit and partial reconstruction of the existing 43,400-square-foot Alvarado Laboratory building. Other upgrades include the rehabilitation of a 72-inch pressurized water pipeline with (2) access vaults, valves, and fittings as well as site improvements. The project also includes the installation of a pre-fabricated office trailer and engineered ramp for lab staff use throughout the duration of the project. The project will be delivered via a Design-Build delivery method. The City is actively pursuing a contract with a Design-Builder. The designer-builder scope of work includes Design Engineering Services, generating the Construction Documents and Project Specifications, routing and obtaining all required permits, and underground utilities. Compliances with Best Management Practices (BMPs), Storm Water Standard Manual, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Site Landscaping, Codes, Regulations and Design Manual standards as applicable. The project is required to comply with the State of California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) standards for lab testing facility, Buildings Codes Compliance, LEED Silver Certification at a minimum, and the new Sustainability 900-03 Zero Emissions Municipal Buildings & Operations Policy. Energy efficiency measures achieved through upgrades to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) with required lab air filtrations, mechanical and electrical systems will play a significant role in achieving these certifications. The work will be done in approximately four phases. The first phase includes the installation of the pre-fabricated trailer and associated ADA ramp. The Designer- Builder is required to provide and complete phase one 12 months after issuance of LNTP and it shall remain open for use throughout the remainder of the project. The second phase includes the assessment and rehabilitation of the 72-inch pipeline and construction of the new two story lab building. The third and fourth phases include the renovation of the existing lab facility. The construction phasing is subject to change based on the Designer-Builders proposed phasing plan. The lab facility must remain operational throughout the construction duration. The Design-Builder will provide engineering services such as surveys, Geotech investigations, and potholing, as needed for this scope. The building (existing and new) shall have all necessary systems such as, but not limited to, electrical, fire alarm, security, fire suppression system, data, phone, plumbing, etc.
