Elkhorn Elementary School Site Work Inc 1 Phase 2 Modernization Project

Lodi Unified School District is requesting qualifications and proposals for lease-leaseback construction services for the Elkhorn Elementary School Phase 2 Modernization Project, with proposals due September 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., and a mandatory informational meeting and site walk on August 7, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Elkhorn Elementary School, 10505 Davis Road, Stockton, California. This is a build-to-suit lease-leaseback procurement under California Education Code section 17406 et seq.

The scope covers modernization of Buildings A, D, and F, along with site improvements including a new plat structure, paving, and landscaping. The selected developer must provide constructability review, value engineering, master scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, and construction management services, with project completion targeted for October 2028. Respondents must hold current California Contractors State License Board licensure, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and be prequalified by the District under Public Contract Code section 20111.6. The selected developer will establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price following Department of State Architect approval of plans and specifications.

The project estimate is $3.3 million. The District will provide tenant improvement payments during construction and subsequently lease the completed facilities back to the developer at predetermined monthly lease payments, with an early termination payment option available to the District.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $5 million per occurrence and $10 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, Builder's Risk, and Pollution Liability of $1 million per claim and $2 million aggregate. Prevailing wage and skilled-and-trained workforce requirements apply.

Evaluation uses best-value methodology across 250 total points: price (100), technical expertise (50), safety record (10), subcontractor workforce (20), litigation history (20), life-cycle cost analysis (15), project schedule (10), staffing approach (10), and ability to meet CHPS, energy savings, and durability standards (15 combined). Written questions are due August 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Addendum 1 clarified bid submission timing; the District's final addenda deadline is September 4, 2026. Notice to the selected developer to commence contract negotiation is expected during the week of October 5, 2026.