Description
The Vallejo City Unified School District is seeking a qualified contractor to design and construct a comprehensive modernization of the athletic fields at Jesse Bethel High School. The scope includes new synthetic‑turf surfaces for track, baseball, and softball fields, installation of a new irrigation system, construction of a modest restroom building, bleacher upgrades, and a new scoreboard, all delivered under a lease‑lease‑back arrangement. The contractor must hold a General Contractor B‑License, pre‑qualify under California Education Code 17406, and comply with prevailing‑wage and DIR registration requirements. The project budget is roughly $16.9 million with construction slated to begin June 2026 and finish by August 2027.
• New track and field surfacing, synthetic turf for baseball/softball, bleachers, scoreboard, and a restroom building.
• Lease‑lease‑back delivery method; contractor assumes responsibility for financing, construction, and subsequent lease payments to the District.
• Mandatory pre‑proposal site walk on Jan 23 2026; pre‑qualification deadline Jan 29 2026; final proposal due Feb 20 2026.
• Evaluation based on firm experience, recent project work, safety record, and price; interviews may be conducted.