Rialto Unified School District Planet bids #FY2627-LLB-02

Rialto Unified School District Seeks Lease-Leaseback Contractor for New Central Kitchen Facility

The Rialto Unified School District is seeking qualified general contractors for lease-leaseback preconstruction and construction services for a new two-story central kitchen facility at 151 S. Cactus Ave., Rialto, CA. - Project Overview: - Construction of a new central kitchen building with inventory/storage, kitchen, café, and administrative offices - Site improvements include walkways, utilities, landscaping, paving, driveway, fire lanes, and parking lot - Building classified as F-1, S-1, A-3, and B occupancies, using Type IIB construction - Estimated construction cost is approximately $50 million (excluding owner-furnished kitchen equipment) - Services Requested: - Preconstruction services: site inspection, value engineering, constructability analysis, subcontractor selection, early procurement planning, and coordination with the District and Architect - Construction services: full build-out of the central kitchen facility and all associated site improvements - Contractor Requirements: - Must hold a valid California Class B General Contractor license - Must be prequalified with the District - Experience with public school construction and lease-leaseback delivery method required - Compliance with prevailing wage, skilled and trained workforce mandates, and California Department of Industrial Relations registration - Adherence to strict labor, safety, and environmental regulations, including background checks and insurance requirements - Procurement Structure: - Lease-leaseback delivery method with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) established after preconstruction - Covers both preconstruction and construction phases - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified general contractors.

Description

This solicitation is for lease-leaseback preconstruction and construction services for the New Central Kitchen Project located at 151 S. Cactus Ave., Rialto, CA 92376. The project includes construction of a two-story central kitchen building with inventory/storage, kitchen, café, and offices, along with site improvements such as walkways, utilities, landscaping, paving, driveway, fire lanes, and parking lot. The estimated construction cost is approximately $50 million, excluding owner-furnished, contractor-installed kitchen equipment. Key milestones include preconstruction services starting around November 30, 2026, construction starting around November 14, 2027, and completion around November 14, 2029. The solicitation requires a B General license and proposals must be submitted electronically or in paper format by October 7, 2026, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 9, 2026.

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