LLB Washington Academic Middle School Cafeteria Remodel

The District is seeking a qualified contractor to finance, construct, and then lease‑back a complete remodel of the Washington Academic Middle School cafeteria. The work includes demolition, new kitchen equipment, upgraded mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, ADA‑compliant finishes, and site‑grade improvements, all under a lease‑leaseback arrangement where the contractor receives monthly sub‑lease payments. • Full‑scale modernization of kitchen, storage, walk‑in cooler/freezer, dining area, staff restrooms, and servery (≈ 6,743 sf). • Selective demolition, new concrete slabs, structural steel, HVAC, fire‑suppression, lighting‑control, and plumbing upgrades to meet 2022 Title 24, CBC, NFPA, and ADA standards. • Lease‑leaseback contract with total sublease amount estimated at $2.74 M plus $300 k contingency; construction must start ~ Feb 24 2026 and be finished within 175 calendar days. • Requires pre‑qualification (deadline Dec 9 2025), bonding (100 % performance/payment), insurance, prevailing‑wage compliance, and a 3 % DVBE participation goal. • Mandatory pre‑bid conferences on July 8 & 10 2025 (mandatory) and optional November 19 & 24 2025; questions due Dec 30 2025; sealed proposals due Jan 9 2026.