25-030 (LC) Lease of Vacant SAISD Buildings

The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) is soliciting proposals for the lease of five vacant school district properties located in Bexar County, Texas, through RFP No. 25-030. The procurement seeks qualified organizations to lease and repurpose buildings including Raymond H. Brewer, Frederick Douglass Elementary, Gonzales Early Childhood, Mirabeau Lamar Elementary, and Pickett Learning Center. Potential lessees must align with community priorities and provide sustainable long-term solutions that offer tangible benefits to San Antonio residents. Proposals will be evaluated using a four-part criteria: Community and District Alignment (40%), Feasibility and Sustainability (30%), Organizational Capacity (20%), and Completeness and Clarity (10%). Site tours are scheduled from September 16-25, 2025, with proposal submissions due by October 17, 2025. A two-step evaluation process will occur, including an initial qualifications screening followed by interviews and presentations for shortlisted firms during the week of October 25 - November 3, 2025. Lessees will be responsible for all financial and operational costs, including utilities, insurance, regulatory compliance, and maintenance.

The RFP offers three lease types: Full Facility Lease, Full Facility Lease with Sub-Leasing Option, and Ground Lease Agreements. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documents. Proposals must include comprehensive documentation such as an executive summary, organizational information, project description, timeline, community alignment statement, financial plan, and maintenance and security plan. The properties will be leased on an "AS IS" basis, requiring lessees to conduct their own inspections and rely on provided Facility Conditions Assessments. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the facility condition assessments indicate potential renovation costs ranging from $2.7 million to $11.4 million for current needs, and $3.9 million to $17.5 million for projected needs across the evaluated properties. The district retains sole discretion in selecting a proposal and is not obligated to accept any submission, emphasizing the competitive nature of this leasing opportunity.