Morse High School Whole Site Modernization Ph IV - Construction Services

San Diego Unified School District is soliciting lease-leaseback proposals for the Morse High School Whole Site Modernization Phase IV construction services, with a mandatory site walk on November 5, 2026 and prequalification packets due December 8, 2026. Prequalification is required, and only Licensed and Bonded (LLB) Prime Contractors from Group J listed in the RFP are eligible to submit proposals. The District will award on a best-value basis under Education Code 17406.

The scope covers all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for the whole-site modernization. Mandatory RFP requirements include SB 854 compliance with the California Department of Industrial Relations, a Project Stabilization Agreement, Skilled & Trained Workforce requirements, Disabled Veteran Business (DVB) requirements, bonds, and insurance. Emerging Business Enterprises (EBE) goals also apply. Prevailing wage applies for the full project duration and all authorized change orders, with the determination set as of the first bid advertisement date.

The estimated project budget is $45 million to $47 million for a 21-month construction term at Morse High School, 6905 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA 92114. The project is identified as DSA #04-125015 and LB27-0411-50-00-G1.

Attendance at the mandatory site walk is required, and failure to attend or extreme tardiness renders a proposal ineligible. Preregistration runs through sandiegounified.org/sitewalks. Requests for Information are due December 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., prequalification packets are due December 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and proposals are due January 5, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. Proposal documents are free to download from sandiegousdplans.com or available in print from Crisp Imaging for a refundable $500 per set. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive minor irregularities.