Laurel Ruff Modernization & Orange Grove Interim Housing

The San Juan Unified School District is soliciting proposals for Lease-Leaseback preconstruction and construction services for two projects in Sacramento, California, with an estimated total base rent of 30,000,000 dollars. The scope of work includes the site-wide modernization of five buildings at Laurel Ruff Transition School, featuring structural retrofits, new finishes, an administration wing addition, and extensive site improvements. Additionally, the project involves the installation of Mobile Modular temporary housing, including classrooms, offices, and restrooms, at Orange Grove Adult School, followed by eventual decommissioning and site clean-up. The project is governed by California Education Code Section 17406 and requires a B General Building Contractor license. Construction for the Laurel Ruff modernization is scheduled from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028, while the Orange Grove temporary housing setup is planned from March 22, 2027, to June 18, 2027. Award selection is based on a best-value determination using a qualifications-based process that combines technical scoring and interviews to calculate Total Quality Points, followed by an evaluation of the fee proposal. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Kahua platform by 10:00 am on October 14, 2026. Submissions must include a technical proposal not exceeding 30 pages and a separate fee proposal. Mandatory certifications, including a Non-Collusion affidavit, Iran Contracting Certification, and Certification Regarding Russian Sanctions, are required for a proposal to be considered responsive. The contract also mandates compliance with California Labor Code prevailing wages and requires all entities and subcontractors to be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.