George Eisenhut ES New Cafeteria And Shade Structure Lease-Leaseback Contract

The Stanislaus Union School District is procuring the construction of a new 7,250 square foot cafeteria building and a 1,920 square foot shade structure at George Eisenhut Elementary School in Modesto, California, through a lease-leaseback agreement structured under state public works law. The contract requires full compliance with California Public Contract Code sections, including mandatory prequalification of contractors, a Class “B” general building contractor license in good standing, and adherence to prevailing wage rates as set by the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractors must post 100% Payment and Performance Bonds for the total sublease amount and may substitute securities or escrow in lieu of retainage under Public Contract Code §22300. Participation as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise is required, and contractors must register under Labor Code §1725.5 and comply with skilled workforce provisions outlined in Education Code §17407.5 and Public Contract Code §§2600 et seq. Proposals must be submitted in sealed hard copy form to the District Office by September 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time; electronic, faxed, or digital submissions are prohibited. Attendance at the mandatory pre-proposal conference on August 12, 2026, is required for eligibility. The project’s place of performance is specifically at George Eisenhut Elementary School, and all work must be completed in accordance with state-mandated public works standards, with inspections and acceptance conducted by the District at the site. Detailed contract documents, including specifications and bid forms, are available through the District’s portal, but pricing, evaluation criteria, and full attachment lists are not disclosed in the available materials and are contained within the full Request for Sealed Proposals and Qualifications.