Owner\'s Advisor Services for the City Hall Water Intrusion Repair Project

The City of San José, California is seeking owner's advisor services to address water intrusion repairs at City Hall. The agency requires professional guidance to resolve below-grade water intrusion and waterproofing failures at this facility. The selected advisor will assist the city by preparing a project definition report and managing the procurement process for a design-build contractor. Bidders must propose key personnel who hold certifications as design-build professionals or associate design-build professionals. The agency requires a firm with prior experience serving as an owner's advisor on design-build projects. Additionally, the advisor must possess engineering experience related to the planning, design, or construction of large, complex facilities experiencing waterproofing failures. Eligible bidders must be organizations based in the United States, and the contracted work must be performed onsite in San José. The agency is currently looking for proposals and has not disclosed a specific budget. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency will conduct a pre-bid site visit on June 10, 2026, to allow bidders to inspect the facility. Bidders must submit any questions regarding the project no later than June 24, 2026. The evaluation will focus on the qualifications of the key personnel and the firm's demonstrated experience with design-build project delivery and water intrusion engineering.