UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden Amphitheater Renovation

2026-11-03

ADVERTISEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT UCLA requests a written response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the purpose of selecting a Landscape Architect for the proposed UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden Amphitheater Renovation (Project No.907130.01). The botanical garden is in the southeast portion of the main campus at 707 Tiverton Drive, just south of the La Kretz Pavilion and Botany Building. It is a 7.5-acre public garden, outdoor classroom, and research facility that promotes botanical knowledge by curating collections that highlight biogeography, conservation, and natural history. The Garden aims to foster environmental and cultural appreciation of plants and their connection to society through education, research, and public outreach. The beautiful setting fosters health and tranquility for the community. This RFQ is to acquire a consultant team consisting of a prime Landscape Architect and their sub-consultants to renovate the amphitheater. Renovations will include both site and program improvements.  The amphitheater is used for both teaching and events. Upgrades include improving ADA access to the site, increasing seating capacity, installing poured concrete with wood seat tops and seat backs, enhancing drainage, providing electrical for lighting and outlets, constructing DG walkways and retaining walls, a stage, and addressing acoustic considerations. Construction costs are estimated at 1.6 million, and the scope may be prioritized or phased to align with available funds. The project's implementation depends on funding availability.  The final selection and appointment of the architect for the proposed project are contingent upon approval of the project by the University of California Board of Regents or its designated authority, and in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  The selection committee will base its review of the Landscape Architect's submitted proposals and selection on the identified Selection Criteria (Attachment A).  This RFQ is for full design services; however, the University reserves the right to defer negotiations concerning services other than pre-design studies until the completion of the pre-design phase.  The design shall comply with the University of California Policy on Sustainable Practices concerning green building design and energy efficiency.  The project must meet the California Energy Code (Title 24) energy efficiency standards and incorporate sustainability principles into the renovated building's systems, components, and portions.  The design shall comply with the University of California Policy on Sustainable Practices to achieve a minimum LEEDTM Gold Rating.   The complete RFQ packet will be available at http://www.uclaplanroom.com on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.  Responses to the RFQ are due by or before 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.  To download the packet, you must create a login and password.  Registration instructions are available at https://www.uclaplanroom.com/help/account.register.  Once in the UCLA Planroom, click the "RFQ" tab and search for the project to download.  Within the project "RFQ Document" tab, download (1) RFQ, (2) the Planroom RFQ-Upload Instructions, and (3) Appendix C and D Instructions to ensure your documents are easily located within the Planroom. Failure to comply could result in your submission being overlooked.  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. Important dates | Advertisement period:1/20-2/10 | Questions due date: 1/27 | Submission date: 2/10 Peter E. Hendrickson, AIA Associate Vice-Chancellor Design and Construction UCLA Capital Programs 1060 Veteran Avenue | Box 951365 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1365

California

2026-01-21