San Diego Unified is now using this alternative delivery method to address the challenges presented by over 70 complex projects ranging in value from $7 to $120 million. LLB is a method that streamlines complex construction projects and frees up funding.

View and download the Lease-Leaseback Fact Sheet by clicking here. The Lease-Leaseback Fact Sheet summarizes the LLB Program, defines the term Lease-Leaseback, provides networking tips including how to connect with the District's prequalified LLB Prime contractors, and much more.

Contractor Prequalification

All subcontractors are required to be prequalified with San Diego Unified School District for LLB projects in order to bid. See the table below to learn if you need to get prequalified.

Contractor prequalification is completed through the District's PlanetBids portal. For instructions click here. Email [email protected] with any questions.
Please note: San Diego Unified prequalification is in addition to any prequalification requirements the project Prime contractors may also have.

Get Connected

San Diego Unified has a robust Business Outreach Program designed to engage local and Emerging Business Enterprises (EBEs) in its construction program.  EBE is an umbrella term that includes woman-owned business enterprises (WBE), minority-owned business enterprises (MBE), disabled-veteran owned businesses (DVB), small business enterprises (SBE) and designations that may fall under each. All LLB projects have EBE goals. If you are a certified EBE, or a business that may be eligible for EBE certification, read on to see how you can become involved in the LLB program. 

Prequalified Prime Contractors

A list of ten prequalified Prime contractors has been developed. Each Prime has a designated Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO). Each SBLO and their respective company's prequalification website links are provided below:

Contractor To-Do List

In addition to developing relationships with the Primes, here are some other things that subcontractors and EBEs can do to be poised to bid:

1. Get on the San Diego Unified School District database. (Instructions) (Form)
2. Get prequalified with SDUSD. (Instructions)
3. Get prequalified with LLB Prime contractors (See Prime contractor information above)
4. Apply for relevant EBE certifications, including SB-PW (Small Business for Public Works) (Resources: SDBC, PTAC, For help with SB-PW certification, contact the Dept. of General Services at (916) 375-4940 or [email protected]). 

OUTREACH EVENTS

Upcoming Opportunities

Go to Planetbids to find current San Diego Unified School District contract opportunities by clicking here.

Contacts

Still have questions? Reach out to the district's Lease-Leaseback Outreach Coordinator.

Sidney Hucklebridge-Key

Lease-Leaseback Outreach Coordinator
[email protected]
(619) 471-4960

Karen Linehan

Business Outreach Program Manager
[email protected]