San Rafael Elementary School Campus Rebuild Project

Pasadena Unified School District is requesting qualifications and proposals for design-build services on the San Rafael Elementary School Campus Rebuild Project, with proposals due July 27, 2026 and mandatory attendance at a pre-response meeting and job walk on July 6 at the project site. Prospective design-build entities must prequalify by July 13, 2026 and hold a current Class B Contractors License in good standing with the California Contractor's State License Board.

The scope encompasses design and engineering services, preconstruction and construction services, installation, programming, field testing, training, and commissioning for complete campus replacement. Deliverables include modern learning environments, classrooms, student support and wellness spaces, administrative offices, multipurpose and food service facilities, outdoor learning and play areas, technology infrastructure, safety and security systems, accessibility improvements, and sustainable building systems. The project construction cost is estimated at $96 million.

The successful design-build entity must furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds for the construction portion and comply with the Community Workforce Agreement between the District and the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council. All workers on the project must be paid prevailing wage rates as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations. The successful contractor and its subcontractors must comply with California Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 regarding registration and qualification requirements. Electronic responses are due via the SecureBids website. Contractors that have prequalified within one year prior to the proposal submission deadline are not required to resubmit the Prequalification Questionnaire. The District reserves the right to issue addenda to the RFQ/P, for which prospective design-build entities are responsible for acknowledging receipt in their responses.