Weaver Union School District Pre-Construction and Lease-Leaseback Services - WUSD-26-003
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
Weaver Union School District seeks proposals from lease-leaseback contractors for pre-construction and construction services for a new TK-5 elementary school modular project on a 12-acre site in Merced, California. The scope encompasses pre-construction planning, constructability reviews, value engineering, scheduling, and construction of manufactured building components including a 10,000 sq ft administration building, 14,000 sq ft multi-purpose building, two 7,000 sq ft TK-kindergarten classroom buildings, a 28,000 sq ft two-story grades 1-5 classroom building, site improvements, earthwork, utilities, asphalt and concrete paving, and landscaping. Estimated construction budget is $17,000,000 with a 24-month performance period. Proposal submission deadline is September 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM. A mandatory pre-submittal conference is scheduled for August 27, 2026. Requirements include California Class B license, DIR registration, prevailing wages, 100% payment and performance bonds, and specific 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
Weaver Union School District seeks proposals from lease-leaseback contractors for pre-construction and construction services for a new TK-5 elementary school modular project on a 12-acre site in Merced, California.
The scope encompasses pre-construction planning, constructability reviews, value engineering, scheduling, and construction of manufactured building components including a 10,000 sq ft administration building, 14,000 sq ft multi-purpose building, two 7,000 sq ft TK-kindergarten classroom buildings, a 28,000 sq ft two-story grades 1-5 classroom building, site improvements, earthwork, utilities, asphalt and concrete paving, and landscaping. Estimated construction budget is $17,000,000 with a 24-month performance period. Proposal submission deadline is September 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM. A mandatory pre-submittal conference is scheduled for August 27, 2026. Requirements include California Class B license, DIR registration, prevailing wages, 100% payment and performance bonds, and specific insurance coverage.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Table of Contents
- Firm Questionnaire
- Prequalification status letter
- Performance and payment bonds
- Certificate of insurance
- Insurance broker letter
- Relevant experience list
- DIR Civil Wage and Penalty Assessment documentation
- Sample monthly report for skilled and trained workforce
- EMR verification
- Exceptions to agreement forms
- Fee Proposal - Attachment 2
- Submit to
- Weaver Union School District, 1240 D St., Merced, CA 95341-9583
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Merced, CA
- Projected sq ft
- 63,000 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: Cover Letter/Letter of Interest, Table of Contents, Firm Questionnaire, Prequalification status letter, Performance and payment bonds, Certificate of insurance, Insurance broker letter, Relevant exper. 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 63000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.