Description
The Natomas Unified School District is seeking a qualified contractor to design, construct, and subsequently lease‑back a new gymnasium and two K‑8 classroom buildings (approximately 34,000 sf total) plus associated site improvements for the Heredia‑Arriaga School. The contract will be executed as a lease‑leaseback (public‑private partnership) where the contractor finances construction and receives monthly sublease payments from the District. The solicitation includes mandatory pre‑submission conference attendance, extensive bonding and insurance requirements, prevailing‑wage compliance, and participation in the District’s Project Labor Agreement.
• New gymnasium and two K‑8 classroom buildings (~34,000 sf) with parking, bus‑drop‑off, athletic fields, utilities, and storm‑water management.
• Required pre‑construction services (150‑200 hrs) to be completed within 90 days after award, covering constructability reviews, design coordination, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Contractor must furnish 100 % payment and performance bonds on the total sublease amount (estimated $47.4 M), maintain a Class B California license, comply with PLA, prevailing‑wage rules, and provide at least 3 % DVBE participation.
• Mandatory pre‑submission conference on April 3 2026; sealed proposals due May 11 2026; award expected June 10 2026; construction slated to begin September 2026 and finish March 2028 (≈ 530 days).