Formal Bid 26-B09-24 LLB for Roof and HVAC at Stocklmeir, Garden Gate and Eisenhower Schools

Location:	California
Posted:	Jan 9, 2026
Due:	Feb 10, 2026
Agency:	Cupertino Union School District
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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CUPERTINO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS (RFQ/P) # 26-B09-24

LEASE-LEASEBACK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Cupertino Union School District (“District”) is seeking proposals from qualified persons,

firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, or professional organizations to provide

constructability review, value engineering, master scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting,

and construction services for the development and construction for the Modernization at

Stocklmeir, Garden Gate and Eisenhower Project (“Project”), in accordance with the

lease-leaseback structure set forth in Education Code section 17406, et seq.

The Request for Qualifications and Proposals (“RFQ/P”), which includes instructions for its

completion, is enclosed for your consideration. Respondents to this RFQ/P shall submit a

completed Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) along with the Proposal (collectively “RFQ/P

Packet”). Respondents must mail or deliver five (5) bound copies, one (1) unbound copy,

and one (1) electronic copy on USB flashdrive of the RFQ/P Packet conforming to the

requirements of this RFQ/P to:

Cupertino Union School District

ATTN: Dana Ino

10301 Vista Drive

Cupertino, CA 95014

RE: RFQ/P # 26-B09-24

ALL RESPONSES ARE DUE BY 2:00 P.M. ON FEBRUARY 10, 2026. Oral, telegraphic,

facsimile, telephone or email RFQ/P Packets will not be accepted. RFQ/P Packets received

after this date and time will not be accepted and returned unopened.

An optional information meeting will be conducted on JANUARY 27, 2026 at 2:30 P.M.

The meeting will be held at Stocklmeir Elementary School (592 Dunholme Way, Sunnyvale,

CA 94087).

Questions regarding this RFQ/P may be directed to Kevin Gericke (kevin@tbkcm.com),

and must be submitted in writing on or by 5:00 P.M. ON JANUARY 30, 2026.

This Project is subject to labor compliance monitoring and enforcement of compliance with

prevailing wage requirements by the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor

Code § 1771.4, and skilled and trained workforce requirement pursuant to Public Contract

Code § 2600. Contractors of all tiers must be currently registered and qualified to perform

public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5. All Respondents must be prequalified by the

District in accordance with Public Contract Code § 20111.6. First tier electrical, mechanical

and plumbing subcontractors must be prequalified prior to the time subcontractor bids are

submitted.

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RFQ/P SCHEDULE SUMMARY

DATE

JANUARY 9, 2026

Week of JANUARY 12, 2026

Week of JANUARY 19, 2026

JANUARY 27, 2026 at 2:30 P.M.

JANUARY 30, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026

FEBRUARY 10, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.

Week of FEBRUARY 9, 2026

FEBRUARY 19, 2026

FEBRUARY 20, 2026

ACTION ITEM

Release of RFQ/P.

First advertisement of RFQ/P in trade

journal and local newspaper.

Second advertisement of RFQ/P in

trade journal and local newspaper.

Optional Informational Meeting

Last day to receive written questions

from Respondents.

Last day for District to issue addenda to

answer questions/clarifications.

Deadline for submissions in response to

RFQ/P.

Release of shortlist of qualified

Respondents and interview

notifications.

Interviews of qualified Respondents.

Notice to selected developer to

commence contract negotiation.

The District reserves the right to change the dates on the schedule without prior notice.

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CUPERTINO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS

LEASE-LEASEBACK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

I. INTRODUCTION

Cupertino Union School District (“District”) comprises of 17 elementary schools, one TK-8

school, and five middle schools located throughout the city of Cupertino and portions

of Sunnyvale, San Jose, Saratoga, Los Altos, and Santa Clara. The District employs

approximately 1,480 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff and serves a highly diverse student

population of approximately 13,500 that encompasses over 15 nationalities and

45 languages.

Measure Z (2024) authorized the District to issue and sell general obligation bonds of up to

$347 million to provide financing for needed repairs, upgrades, and new construction

projects to the District’s schools.

This Request for Qualifications and Proposals (“RFQ/P”) defines the services sought from

Respondents and generally outlines the Project requirements. Respondents to this RFQ/P

shall submit a completed Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) along with the Proposal

(collectively “RFQ/P Packet”).

II.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. General

The purpose of this RFQ/P is to select a qualified person, firm, partnership, corporation,

association, or professional organization to provide constructability review, value

engineering, master scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, and construction services for

the development and construction for the Modernization at Stocklmeir, Garden Gate and

Eisenhower Project (“Project”), in accordance with the lease-leaseback structure set forth in

Education Code section 17406 et seq. Selected developer shall have experience with the

construction of public school facilities and complying with the requirements of the Office of

Public School Construction (“OPSC”), the Division of the State Architect (“DSA”), and Title

24 of the California Code of Regulations.

To submit a proposal, Respondents must be properly licensed by the California Contractors

State License Board and registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) as

required by law. Only Respondents who have been prequalified by the District in accordance

with Public Contract Code section 20111.6 are eligible to respond to this RFQ/P.

The selected developer will be required to comply with the prevailing wage requirements,

the skilled and trained workforce requirements, and the District’s bonding and insurance

requirements. This project is funded in whole or in part with state funds, and therefore the

selected developer shall comply with all applicable foreign sanctions laws and regulations,

such as by submitting APPENDICES C-2 and C-6 and meeting any other applicable

requirements related to foreign sanctions. The selected developer shall be required to work

cooperatively with District staff, the Governing Board, all other technical consultants, the

architect, the project inspector, and any program and/or construction manager, if any,

retained by the District for the Project, citizens’ oversight committee, other District

committees, and the community at large to deliver a timely and professional completion of

the Project.

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The Project is further defined in the attached APPENDIX A, along with the District’s

construction budget and schedule for the Project. Respondents’ Proposal shall include

Respondent’s proposed fees and costs to perform the Project if the Respondent is awarded

the contract.

The District intends to select one Respondent that best meet the District’s needs to perform

the Project. The criteria on which the District makes its determination will be based on the

District’s adopted best value methodology and criteria provided in this RFQ/P.

B. Scope of Work

Although the final scope of work will be negotiated in the executed Agreement (defined

below at subparagraph H), the selected developer shall be responsible for performing the

following scope of work, at a minimum:

Preconstruction Services:

1. Review design and support documentation for content, constructability,

completeness, scheduling, clarity, consistency, and coordination.

2. Undertake value-engineering analysis and prepare reports with

recommendations to District and Architect of Record to maintain established

program budget and specifications.

3. Provide detailed cost estimates.

4. Expedite design reviews, including modifications, if any, based on value

analysis.

5. Pre-order long lead equipment to achieve construction schedule.

6. Provide a proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) for the construction

of the project with identified subcontractor bids and self-performed work.

Construction Services:

1. Construction of the Project.

2. Coordination of record drawings and specifications.

3. Compilation of operations and maintenance manuals, warranties/guarantees,

and certificates.

4. Obtaining occupancy permits and coordinating testing, documentation, and

governmental inspections and approvals.

5. Preparation of accounting and closeout reports and occupancy plan reports.

C. Lease-Leaseback Structure

The Project will be funded from various sources, and any agreement reached will conform to

the statutory framework for the lease-leaseback delivery method pursuant to Education

Code section 17406 et seq. Financing for a portion of the construction of the Project will be

included in the Agreement attached to this RFQ/P as APPENDIX B. During construction, the

District shall pay tenant improvement payments. Once the Project is complete, the

developer shall lease the completed facilities back to the District for a predetermined

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monthly lease payment amount. However, the District intends that the lease will include an

early termination payment option for the District.

D. District Project Management Description

District’s Governing Board will be responsible for making final decisions, but the

Superintendent will be responsible for day-to-day decisions and may designate a project

manager who will be the primary point of contact between the selected developer and the

District.

E. Prequalification of Designated Subcontractors

If used, contractors holding C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43,

and/or C-46 licenses (collectively, “MEP subcontractors”) shall be prequalified by the District

to perform electrical, mechanical and/or plumbing construction work as a first-tier

subcontractor on the Project pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20111.6.

F. Registration of Respondent and All Tiers of Subcontractors

The selected developer(s) shall not allow any employee or subcontractor to commence work

on any contract or any subcontract until the proof of registration with the Department of

Industrial Relations required of the developer or subcontractor has been provided to and

accepted by the District.

G. Form of Agreement

Selected developer must be able to execute the District’s standard form of Site Lease and

Facilities Lease (“Agreement”), attached to this RFQ/P as APPENDIX B. After the plans and

specifications have been approved by DSA, the Facilities Lease will be amended to include

the agreed upon Guaranteed Maximum Price.

H. Indemnity

Respondents to this RFQ/P must acknowledge that they have reviewed the District’s

indemnity provision set forth in the Facilities Lease (APPENDIX B) and must agree to the

indemnity provision and confirm in writing that, if given the opportunity to contract with the

District, the Respondent has no substantive objections to the use of the District’s standard

indemnity provision.

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Formal Bid 26-B09-24 LLB for Roof and HVAC at Stocklmeir, Garden Gate and Eisenhower Schools

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