Weaver Union School District New TK-5 Elementary School Campus Project - WUSD-26-002
Weaver UnionSchool · Merced, CA- Due
- Sep 11, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Mike Weber
The 30-second brief
The Weaver Union School District seeks proposals from lease-leaseback contractors for pre-construction and lease-leaseback construction services for the New TK-5 Elementary School Campus Project in Merced, California. The approximately 12-acre site project includes a single-story administration building of 10,000 sq ft, a single-story multi-purpose building of 14,000 sq ft, two single-story TK-kindergarten classroom buildings of 7,000 sq ft each, a two-story grades 1-5 classroom building of 28,000 sq ft, and site improvements including general earthwork, site utility distributions, asphalt and concrete paving, and landscape and irrigation improvements. The estimated construction budget is $24,000,000.00 with an approximate 24-month performance period. A mandatory pre-submittal conference is scheduled for August 27, 2026, with questions due by September 3, 2026, and proposals due by September 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Contractors must hold a California Class B license, maintain DIR registration, comply with prevailing wage and skilled and trained workforce requirements, and provide payment and performance bonds along with specified insurance coverage.
Firm Personnel, Capacity, and Methodology (200), Relevant Experience and Past Performance (350), Pre-construction Services (150), Labor Compliance/Skilled and Trained Workforce (100), Safety (100), Local Business Outreach and Participation (100), Exceptions to Pre-construction/LLB Agreements (150), Price (350)
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Summary
The Weaver Union School District seeks proposals from lease-leaseback contractors for pre-construction and lease-leaseback construction services for the New TK-5 Elementary School Campus Project in Merced, California.
The approximately 12-acre site project includes a single-story administration building of 10,000 sq ft, a single-story multi-purpose building of 14,000 sq ft, two single-story TK-kindergarten classroom buildings of 7,000 sq ft each, a two-story grades 1-5 classroom building of 28,000 sq ft, and site improvements including general earthwork, site utility distributions, asphalt and concrete paving, and landscape and irrigation improvements. The estimated construction budget is $24,000,000.00 with an approximate 24-month performance period. A mandatory pre-submittal conference is scheduled for August 27, 2026, with questions due by September 3, 2026, and proposals due by September 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Contractors must hold a California Class B license, maintain DIR registration, comply with prevailing wage and skilled and trained workforce requirements, and provide payment and performance bonds along with specified insurance coverage.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Current certificate of insurance
- Surety letter
- EMR verification
- Current prequalification status letter
- Attachment 1 Firm Questionnaire
- Attachment 2 Fee Proposal
- Submit to
- Weaver Union School District, 1240 D St., Merced, CA 95341-9583
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Merced, CA
- Projected sq ft
- 66,000 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Weaver Union School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Weaver Union?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 11, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Weaver Union School District, 1240 D St., Merced, CA 95341-9583. For questions, contact Mike Weber.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Weaver Union 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 Mike Weber. 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 (200), Relevant Experience and Past Performance (350), Pre-construction Services (150), Labor Compliance/Skilled and Trained Workforce (100), Safety (100), Lo..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Weaver Union?
All active and historical solicitations from Weaver Union are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Weaver Union 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 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: current certificate of insurance, surety letter, EMR verification, current prequalification status letter, Attachment 1 Firm Questionnaire, Attachment 2 Fee Proposal. Review the full document from Weaver Union for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Merced, CA. The total projected area is 66000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.