Loma Portal Elementary School Whole Site Modernization (GMP No. 1)

San Diego Unified School District is requesting bids on the Loma Portal Elementary School Whole Site Modernization project (GMP No. 1) through C.W. Driver, with bids due September 24, 2026, and prequalification deadlines preceding that date. Bidders must hold valid California State Contractors License classifications A (General Engineering), B (General Building), or appropriate C (Specialty) classifications, and prequalification is mandatory — District prequalification applications are due by September 10, 2026, and C.W. Driver prequalification must be submitted prior to bid opening.

The scope encompasses significant site improvements, substantial remodel work to Building 1, and maintenance and light-remodel work to Buildings 2, 3, and 4 at 3341 Browning Street, San Diego, California. Subcontractors performing mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), or specialty work must obtain District prequalification through PlanetBids; non-MEP prequalifications are no longer required as of March 1, 2024. The project is bid as separate bid packages, and subcontractors may bid multiple packages.

The estimated contract value is $16.8 million with a projected construction schedule of 20 months. Prevailing wage requirements apply to all work under prevailing wage determination 2026-1. The project carries Disabled Veteran Business (DVB) participation requirements with a minimum 3% goal and Emerging Business Enterprises (EBE) goals. Project Stabilization Agreement requirements and Skilled & Trained Workforce provisions apply. Payment and performance bonds are required. Subcontractors may not withdraw their proposal for 120 days after submission. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bid.

A non-mandatory site walk is scheduled for September 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Requests for Information are due by September 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Project documents are available through BuildingConnected upon request.