South Pasadena Unified School District Request for Qualifications for Master Lease-Leaseback and Preconstruction Services RFQ No. 26/27-01 (2026)
South Pasadena UnifiedSchool · South Pasadena, CA- Due
- Dec 10, 2026
- 26 days left
- Contract term
- 12 years
- Primary contact
- Alfredo Perez
The 30-second brief
South Pasadena Unified School District is requesting qualifications from construction contractors for master lease-leaseback and preconstruction services for Bond Measure SP projects in Los Angeles County, California. The $128,000,000 bond program includes upgrading classrooms, labs, career training facilities, and IT infrastructure across five campuses over a 12-year term. Preconstruction services involve plan review, constructability reviews, value engineering, estimating, and scheduling. Contractors must be prequalified pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20111.6, hold a California Class B license, and provide payment and performance bonds as well as general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Proposals are due by December 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM, submitted to the Facilities & Maintenance Department in South Pasadena, California.
Firm Personnel, Capacity, and Methodology (300), Relevant Experience and Past Performance (300), Preconstruction Services (100), Labor Compliance/Skilled and Trained Workforce (150), Safety (50), Local Business Outreach and Participation (100), Exceptions to Preconstruction/LLB Agreements (50), Price (250), Interview (500)
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Summary
South Pasadena Unified School District is requesting qualifications from construction contractors for master lease-leaseback and preconstruction services for Bond Measure SP projects in Los Angeles County, California.
The $128,000,000 bond program includes upgrading classrooms, labs, career training facilities, and IT infrastructure across five campuses over a 12-year term. Preconstruction services involve plan review, constructability reviews, value engineering, estimating, and scheduling. Contractors must be prequalified pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20111.6, hold a California Class B license, and provide payment and performance bonds as well as general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Proposals are due by December 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM, submitted to the Facilities & Maintenance Department in South Pasadena, California.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Firm Questionnaire (Attachment 1)
- Fee Proposal (Attachment 2)
- Agreement Forms exceptions
- Current prequalification status letter
- Copy of current certificate of insurance
- Letter from surety indicating bonding capacity
- Letter from insurance broker
- EMR verification
- Submit to
- South Pasadena Unified School District, Facilities & Maintenance Department, 1327 Diamond Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030, Attn: Alfredo Perez
- Scope location
- South Pasadena, CA
- Reported agency
- South Pasadena Unified School District
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from South Pasadena Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: South Pasadena Unified School District, Facilities & Maintenance Department, 1327 Diamond Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030, Attn: Alfredo Perez. For questions, contact Alfredo Perez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including South Pasadena 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 RFQ 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 Alfredo Perez. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Firm Personnel, Capacity, and Methodology (300), Relevant Experience and Past Performance (300), Preconstruction Services (100), Labor Compliance/Skilled and Trained Workforce (150), Safety (50), Loca..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from South Pasadena Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from South Pasadena Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, South Pasadena Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 12 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 10, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Firm Questionnaire (Attachment 1), Fee Proposal (Attachment 2), Agreement Forms exceptions, current prequalification status letter, copy of current certificate of insurance, letter from surety indicat. Review the full document from South Pasadena 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: South Pasadena, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
