RFI - reimagining SAN pasqual academy

The County of San Diego, Department of Child and Family Well-Being, is issuing an RFI on reimagining and repurposing the San Pasqual Academy campus at 17701 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, California, with responses due October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM San Diego Time. This is an information-gathering exercise only; the RFI does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract, and the County will not reimburse respondent costs.

The 98-acre San Pasqual campus, historically a residential educational facility for foster youth, has become operationally unsustainable due to federal funding changes, Continuum of Care Reform, and the Family First Prevention Services Act. The campus comprises approximately 266,000 gross square feet, including administrative offices, classrooms, library and health facilities, student housing units, recreational facilities, agricultural infrastructure, and a fire station. Several structures are currently vacant; most remaining buildings are in use.

Respondents submit written answers to an 11-question questionnaire addressing program concepts, integrated services partnerships, campus utilization, workforce development, funding strategies, regulatory compliance, and implementation timelines. The RFI encourages identification of funding sources, public-private partnerships, and philanthropic opportunities. Future campus use will be screened for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, California Surplus Land Act, Working Families Ordinance, and CLEAR Ordinance.

Two site visits are scheduled for September 24 and 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM each day (maximum two hours). An Industry Day will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on September 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM San Diego Time. Responses are submitted through BuyNet or email to David Dominguez, Senior Procurement Contracting Officer. All information provided may be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.