Multi-Campus Paving and Accessibility Upgrade

Hayward Unified School District is seeking qualifications and proposals from qualified lease-leaseback construction contractors for multi-campus paving and accessibility upgrades, including ADA improvements, lighting, drinking fountain upgrades, site work, and removal and relocation of four portable buildings from Ruus Elementary School, with proposals due November 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Attendance at a mandatory pre-proposal conference on October 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Performing Arts Center (2390 Panama Street, Hayward) is required for bid eligibility.

Contractors must hold a valid California Class A or B contractor license at time of award and maintain it through contract completion and warranty periods. All work exceeding $25,000 requires contractors to be registered and qualified under California Labor Code section 1725.5 for public works. Prevailing wage compliance as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations and skilled and trained workforce requirements under Public Contract Code sections 2600 et seq. and Education Code section 17407.5 are mandatory. No unlicensed contractors will be considered.

Contractors must prequalify with the District by submitting a Prequalification Questionnaire by November 4, 2026. Sealed proposals must include one original, one hard copy, and one flash drive, submitted to the District Office Purchasing Department at 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, California 94544. The successful contractor must furnish a Payment (Labor and Material) Bond and a Faithful Performance Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the Total Sublease Amount. Contractors may substitute securities or establish an escrow in lieu of retainage under Public Contract Code Section 22300. Proposals may be opened immediately after the deadline or at a later date at the District's discretion.