Poway Unified School District - RFP 2027-03 Lease-Leaseback BHMS-RBHS Chiller Replacement Phase II
Poway UnifiedSchool · San Diego, CA- Due
- Jul 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jeff Johnson
- (858) 748-0010 ext 2784
The 30-second brief
The Poway Unified School District is requesting proposals from qualified Lease-Leaseback (LLB) construction services entities to provide pre-construction services, including design support, constructability review, and value engineering, as well as construction services for the BHMS-RBHS Chiller Replacement Phase II project. The estimated total price of the Project is approximately Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000.00). The scope of work involves removing and replacing water-cooled chillers, cooling towers, gas-fired boilers, pumps, piping, electrical services, transformers, and air handling units at Bernardo Heights Middle School (BHMS) and Rancho Bernardo High School (RBHS). Proposals are due by 2:00 pm on July 13, 2026, and respondents must be prequalified via PQBids by June 26, 2026. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and job walk is scheduled for June 10, 2026, at Rancho Bernardo High School.
Pre-construction services, Design support, Constructability review, Value engineering, Construction services, Chiller replacement
Executive Summary (5), Table of Contents (2), Staffing (10), DVBE (3), Fiscal Stability (5), Experience and Technical Competence (55), Insurance (5), Litigation Information (5), Pricing and Contingency (10)
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Summary
The Poway Unified School District is requesting proposals from qualified Lease-Leaseback (LLB) construction services entities to provide pre-construction services, including design support, constructability review, and value engineering, as well as construction services for the BHMS-RBHS Chiller Replacement Phase II project.
The estimated total price of the Project is approximately Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000.00). The scope of work involves removing and replacing water-cooled chillers, cooling towers, gas-fired boilers, pumps, piping, electrical services, transformers, and air handling units at Bernardo Heights Middle School (BHMS) and Rancho Bernardo High School (RBHS). Proposals are due by 2:00 pm on July 13, 2026, and respondents must be prequalified via PQBids by June 26, 2026. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and job walk is scheduled for June 10, 2026, at Rancho Bernardo High School.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Pre-construction services
- Design support
- Constructability review
- Value engineering
- Construction services
- Chiller replacement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Executive Summary
- Table of Contents
- Staffing Resources
- DVBE documentation
- Fiscal Stability
- Experience and Technical Competence
- Insurance
- Litigation Information
- Pricing and Contingency Form
- Appendices
- Submit to
- 13626 Twin Peaks Road, Building 700, Poway, CA 92064
- Scope location
- San Diego, CA
- Reported agency
- Poway Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Poway Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 13, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 13626 Twin Peaks Road, Building 700, Poway, CA 92064. For questions, contact Jeff Johnson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Poway Unified in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jeff Johnson at (858) 748-0010 ext 2784. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Pre-construction services, Design support, Constructability review, Value engineering, Construction services, Chiller replacement. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Executive Summary (5), Table of Contents (2), Staffing (10), DVBE (3), Fiscal Stability (5), Experience and Technical Competence (55), Insurance (5), Litigation Information (5), Pricing and Contingenc..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Poway Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Poway Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Poway Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Staffing Resources, DVBE documentation, Fiscal Stability, Experience and Technical Competence, Insurance, Litigation Information, Pricing and Contingency Form, Ap. Review the full document from Poway Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Diego, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.