The Stockton Unified School District is seeking a qualified contractor (or consortium) to deliver a lease‑leaseback construction project to replace portable classrooms at Fillmore Elementary School. The work includes pre‑construction services (design review, value‑engineering, cost estimating, GMP preparation) and full construction of two permanent single‑story classroom buildings (~29,440 sf) plus covered outdoor space, phased over three stages. The contract will be awarded on a best‑value basis, requires compliance with California prevailing‑wage rules, extensive insurance and bonding, and mandatory attendance at a pre‑bid site walk.
• Scope: Design‑assist, value‑engineering, detailed cost estimating, GMP development, then construction of two new classroom buildings and related site improvements.
• Delivery method: Lease‑leaseback (developer builds, then the district leases the completed facility).
• Key requirements: Pre‑qualification, mandatory Jan 30 2026 site walk, $22 million estimated construction cost, 30‑page proposal limit, extensive certifications (DVBE, safety, prevailing‑wage, insurance, bonds).
• Timeline: RFQ/P released Jan 22 2026, mandatory meeting Jan 30 2026, questions due Feb 6 2026, submission deadline Feb 20 2026, award March 24 2026, construction slated to start Summer 2026 with completion by Winter 2027.