The purpose of this RFQ/P is to select a qualified person, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or professional organization to provide constructability review, value engineering, master scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, and construction services for the development and construction for the Public Safety Regional Training Center and Maintenance and Operations Facility ("Project"), in accordance with the lease-leaseback structure set forth in Education Code section 81335. Selected developer shall have experience with the construction of community college facilities and complying with the requirements of the Division of the State Architect ("DSA"), and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. WHEREAS, District has retained Sanders Inc. ("Architect") to prepare plans and specifications for the Project ("Plans and Specifications") and to act as the Design Professional in General Responsible Charge for the Project This Project is subject to labor compliance monitoring and enforcement of compliance with prevailing wage requirements by the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.4. Contractors of all tiers must be currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. All Respondents must be prequalified by the District in accordance with Public Contract Code 20111.6. First tier electrical, mechanical and plumbing subcontractors must be prequalified prior to the time subcontractor bids are submitted. Questions regarding this RFQ/P may be directed to Cesar L. Vega at cesar.vega@imperial.edu and must be submitted in writing on or by 12:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023. September 25, 2023 Last day for District to issue addenda to answer questions/clarifications. October 12, 2023 Release of shortlist qualified Respondents and interview notifications. October 19, 2023 Interviews of qualified Respondents. November 25, 2023 Notice to selected developer to commence contract negotiation. The District hereby affirmatively ensures that all Respondents, including without limitation Disadvantaged Business Enterprises ("DBE"), Small Local Business Enterprise ("SLBE"), Small Emerging Local Business Enterprise ("SELBE") and Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise ("DVBE") firms, shall be afforded full opportunity to submit qualifications in response to this RFQ/P and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, transgender status, political affiliation, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of contracts. Developer shall commence providing Services under this Agreement on the date District issues the Notice to Proceed with Preconstruction Services and will diligently perform as required and complete performance by March 30, 2024, after which parties anticipate entering the Lease-Leaseback Contract for the Project. Any extension shall be subject to reasonable approval in writing by the Parties. The term of this Agreement shall conclude upon approval of the Lease-Leaseback Contract by District's Board, or upon earlier termination of this Agreement by District per the Agreement's terms.