Mckinley, Hazelton & Elmwood Playgrounds Project - IFB 26-06

The Stockton Unified School District is seeking a design‑build developer to replace playgrounds at three elementary schools (McKinley, Hazelton and Elmwood) under a lease‑leaseback arrangement. The contractor will provide pre‑construction services (value‑engineering, constructability review, GMP development) and then construct new playgrounds, shade structures, site grading, accessible paths, drinking fountains, restroom upgrades, and related site improvements. The District will lease the completed facilities back for a 12‑month term, with a guaranteed maximum price and a $3‑4 million overall project budget. The award will be based on a best‑value evaluation that includes technical expertise, price, staffing, schedule, and safety criteria. • Lease‑leaseback delivery method (California Education Code §17406) • Mandatory job‑walk on Oct 1 2026; written questions due Oct 8 2026 • Final submission deadline Oct 20 2026 2 p.m.; project completion required by July 16 2027 • Contractor must hold a valid CA General Building (B) license, meet EMR ≤ 1.1, provide performance & payment bonds (100 % of GMP), and comply with prevailing‑wage and skilled‑workforce rules.