BEST VALUE | RFQ/BID #2710058 GLENFELIZ EEC | OUTDOOR CLASSROOM & CAMPUS UPGRADE (BV)(PSA)

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is soliciting a Best Value procurement for the Glenfeliz Early Education Center Outdoor Classroom and Campus Upgrade, located at 3745 Dover Pl, Los Angeles, California. The project scope involves creating an outdoor classroom by dividing the existing playground into distinct activity areas with new paving, landscaping, and an accessible play structure. Additional campus improvements include the installation of new HVAC units, roofing, and exterior painting for the Children's Center Building, as well as necessary upgrades to utilities and the fire alarm system. The project also emphasizes comprehensive ADA compliance for parking, restrooms, drinking water stations, and paths of travel. The total construction duration is 426 calendar days, with an anticipated start in December 2026 and final completion by February 2028. The District's contract bond estimate is 5,353,000 dollars. The procurement follows a two-step process. Step one requires a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) due by October 8, 2026, which is scored based on a 1,000-point criteria system to shortlist the most qualified bidders. Step two involves the submission of priced bids from the shortlisted firms, due by November 18, 2026. Prime contractors must hold a Class B General Building Contractor license and demonstrate the capacity to obtain required payment and performance bonds from an approved surety with at least an A- VII rating. The contract includes specific socioeconomic goals, including a 25 percent participation goal for Small Business Enterprises and a 5 percent goal for Veteran Business Enterprises. All submissions must be uploaded in PDF format via the Ariba Business Network.