Description
The Colton Joint Unified School District is seeking a pool of 8‑12 qualified architectural/engineering firms to enter a multi‑year design‑services contract supporting its Measure BB and Measure G capital‑improvement programs. The contract will span three years with two optional one‑year extensions (maximum five years). Selected firms will provide full‑service design, from master planning through construction administration, for a variety of K‑12 school projects such as new classrooms, remodels, restrooms, playgrounds, PA systems, and other facility upgrades. The district expects projects ranging from $200 k to $15.7 M, with a total construction budget of roughly $104 M. Compensation follows a tiered percentage‑of‑cost fee schedule (approximately 5‑9% of computed construction cost) plus reimbursable expenses.
• 3‑year fixed‑term contract (possible extensions to 5 years)
• Full‑service architectural, structural, MEP, civil, landscape, and interior design
• Projects across 48 sq mi serving 23 schools and district facilities
• Minimum 5 years K‑12 design experience in California; recent DSA experience required
• Fee based on construction cost (tiered 5‑9%); phase‑based payment schedule
• Insurance minimums: $1 M Workers’ Comp, $2 M General Liability, $2 M Professional Liability, etc.
• Submission deadline: 15 Jan 2026 (electronic PDF + one hard copy + flash‑drive)
• Pre‑submission virtual conference optional 16 Dec 2025
• No oral clarifications; all questions due 19 Dec 2025