This contract awards a progressive design‑build team the full responsibility for demolishing, designing, and constructing a complete replacement of Will C. Wood Middle School in Sacramento, California. The project must meet the District’s Facilities Master Plan, comply with Division of the State Architect (DSA) approvals, and adhere to California prevailing‑wage, local‑hire, and environmental requirements. The design‑builder will deliver a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) not to exceed the district‑approved budget and must achieve substantial completion by May 30 2030.
• Scope: demolition of existing 1960s campus, new classroom buildings, administration/wellness building, multipurpose gym, career‑technical spaces, athletic fields, parking, site grading, utilities, and perimeter fencing.
• Budget ceiling: $98.5 million (design + construction).
• Schedule: Design NTP March 5 2026 → DSA design approval by Dec 1 2027 → GMP submission May 1 2028 → Construction start July 1 2028 → Substantial/Final completion May 30 2030.
• Procurement: Two‑step competitive process (RFQ/SOQ → short‑list → RFP). Awarded to Balfour Beatty/Clark & Sullivan JV.
• Compliance: California Contractor’s Class B license, DIR registration, extensive insurance/bonding, 20 % local‑hire, 3 % DVBE, apprenticeship requirements, and a $5,000 per day liquidated‑damages clause.