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January 20, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Contract: Award a Progressive Design-Build Contract with BNBuilders, Inc. for the Design and Construction of the Civic Center Library Infrastructure Renovation and South Library Infrastructure Renovation Projects (CIP Nos. GGV0271 & GGV0272)
Report Number: 26-0018
Location: Civic Center Library, 365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910, and South Library, 389 Orange Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Department: Engineering
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice : The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution awarding a Progressive Design-Build contract between the City and BNBuilders, Inc. for design and construction of Civic Center Library Infrastructure Renovation and South Library Infrastructure Renovation Projects (CIP Nos. GGV0271 & GGV0272).
SUMMARY
The City was awarded a grant through the Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program. The equity-based grant program helps pay for capital projects for public library buildings tha t address critical maintenance needs, improve energy efficiency and sustainability, extend digital access, and expand physical access to library facilities. The Department of Engineering and Capital Projects issued a Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFP/RFQ) from qualified Design-Build entities from which BNBuilders Inc. was selected as the Design-Build entity that would provide the best value based on the selection criteria set forth in the RFP/RFQ.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) , because the proposed project would not result P a g e | 2
in a significant effect on the environment, create a cumulative impact, damage a scenic highway, or cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Civic Center and South Library branches require major interior and exterior renovations in order to meet the evolving needs of the community and staff. The renovations plan ned for this project include modernization and/or repairs to electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, finishes, elevator, lighting and asbestos abatement. To help address these needs City staff applied for t he Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program grant through the Californian State Librarian. The Building Forward Program is the largest single investment made by the state in California’s public libraries. The equity -based grant program helps pay for capital projects for public library buildings that address critical maintenance needs, improve energy efficiency and sustainability, extend digital access, and expand physical access to library facilities.
On October 9, 2023, the City received notice from the California State Librarian of intent to award two grants under this program of $9,735,000 each for the Civic Center Library and South Library totaling $19,470,000.
On December 5th, 2023, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista passed a resolution authorizing the grant application, acceptance, and execution of the grant funds and appropriating the funds for the Civic Center Library and South Library project via Resolution 2023-190.
Staff determined that the delivery method best suited to this project is Progressive Design-Build. Progressive Design-Build is a delivery method where the initial contract includes design and preconstruction fees, but does not contain a construction price. The Design-Build team works collaboratively with the City to develop a final design and scope within p roject budget. Once the design is sufficiently developed, the Design-Build Entity solicits bids from suppliers and trade contractors. The Design-Builder then evaluates and selects the bids based on best value with input from the City and proposes a guaranteed maximum construction price (GMP) for construction cost. The construction scope of work and cost is then incorporated to the contract by change order.
On September 23, 2025 , the City issued a Request for Qualifications and Proposals ( Project-Specific RFP/RFQ) from Design-Build Entities pursuant to Chapter 2.57 of the City's Municipal Code for the design and construction of the Civic Center Library and South Library project.
On October 4, 2025 , proposals were received from seven companies : BNBuilders Inc., CORE West, Inc., EC Constructors Inc., Edwards Construction Group Inc., McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Rudolph and Sletten, Inc., and Suffolk Construction Company Inc. The selection process set out in the RFQ/RFP was followed. Upon evaluation of the proposals and statements of qualifications by a panel of staff from the Engineering, Public Works, and Library Departments, five proposers ’ scores qualified them to move on to the interview and reference check phase of selection. Engineering staff conducted interviews of the five selected proposers on December 18 and 22, 2025. The pro posers’ references were evaluated by Engineering s taff and the fee proposals were evaluated based on the formula in the RFP/RFQ.
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Upon totaling the proposers’ scores per the methodology in the RFP/RFQ, BNBuilders Inc. scores indicate that they will provide the best value to the City. BNBuilders Inc. is currently an active licensed Class A, General Engineering Contractor and Class B, General Building Contractor, (License No. 799131). BNBuilders Inc. proposal of $1,493,263.91 for the design and preconstruction fee was also determined to be reasonable in cost.
Staff recommends awarding a contract to BNBuilders Inc. in the amount of $1,493,263.91 for the design and preconstruction fees . Pursuant to section 2.56.160 (C)(2) of the City Municipal Code, the Public Works Director, or City Engineer, may approve change orders for the construction phase work or other work up to the CIP budget for this project.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of Council Members and has found no property holdings within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Consequently, this item does not present a disqualifying real property -related financial conflict of interest under California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(7) or (8), for purposes of the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §87100, et seq.).
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will award an agreement with BN Builders Inc. for Progressive Design -Build Services for Project GGV0271 – Civic Center Library Infrastructure Renovation and GGV0272 – South Library Infrastructure Renovation. Sufficient fund ing to cover the cost of the projects is budgeted within Projects GGV0241 and GGV0272. There is no additional current-year fiscal impact anticipated as a result of this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed agreement will have no ongoing fiscal impact , as all costs associated with the completion of Projects GGV0271 and GGV0272 will be covered within the projects’ grant-funded budgets, with no additional funding required. Upon completion, the improvements will require routine facilities maintenance which will be addressed through the annual budget development process in future years.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Progressive Design-Build Agreement with BNBuilders Inc.
2. BNBuilders Fee Proposal Form
Staff Contact: Jonathan Salsman, Principal Civil Engineer