ADVERTISEMENT FOR EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT UCLA requests a written response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select an Executive Architect for the proposed CHS 130A Cyclotron Removal and Lab Renovation (Project #907523.01). The Biomedical Cyclotron Facility is on the UCLA Campus at 780 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095. The single-story, approximately 5,638 GSF building, located on the southwest side of the Center for Health Sciences (CHS) and completed in 1971, an addition to this building was completed in 1990. The Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology (MM&P) has requested the removal of the existing Siemens RDS-112 Cyclotron located in Room 130A, which is non-functional and at the end of it¿s useful life. The department of MM&P also requested that the existing laboratory spaces be designed and renovated to accommodate a radiopharmacy hot cell lab that processes isotopes from the a new GE PETrace 800 Cyclotron currently located in Room 105A. UCLA Environmental Heath & Safety (EH&S) Radiation Management unit has determined that decommissioning the space is unnecessary. However, background radiation samples must be obtained to provide an accurate historical assessment record at the time of construction in order to convey the information to potential future occupants of the space. Preliminary background radiation readings has been already been obtained; additional background radiation samples will be required when the existing Cyclotron is removed, and an additional background radiation survey will be performed to document the path of travel areas where the existing Cyclotron is traversing during the removal process. The department of MM&P indicated that that new equipment manufacturer, GE Healthcare and their environmental consultant, Chase Environmental, had previously been to the site and recommended a path of travel for removing the Cyclotron. Removal of the equipment would require removal of a portion of the West façade of the building at the Room 130B location. The equipment removal and the coordination for monitoring, testing, and documentation for this process are included in this proposed scope of work. The construction cost for the project has not yet been determined, however it is anticipated to be $3 to $4 million.The work may also be executed in several incremental projects, depending on the agreed-upon scope of work. The final selection and appointment of the Executive Architect is contingent upon project approval by the UC Board of Regents or their delegated authority. This RFQ is for complete design services; however, the University reserves the right to defer negotiations for services other than pre-design studies until the completion of the pre-design phase. The complete RFQ packet will be available at: http://www.capitalprograms.ucla.edu/Contracts/RFQProjects on Monday, April 22, 2024, responses to the RFQ are due by or before 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024. A screening committee will determine a shortlist of firms; further steps in the selection process will be at the selection committee's discretion. Every effort will be made to ensure that all persons have equal access to contracts and other business opportunities with the University within the limits imposed by law or University policy. Each Candidate Firm may be required to show evidence of its Equal Employment Opportunity policy. Peter E. Hendrickson, AIA Associate Vice-Chancellor Design and Construction UCLA Capital Programs 1060 Veteran Avenue | Box 951365 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1365

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