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:
- Get on the San Diego Unified School District database. (Instructions) (Form)
- Get prequalified with SDUSD. (Instructions)
- Get prequalified with LLB Prime contractors (See Prime contractor information above)
- 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
Date & Time
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Event Title
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Location
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Registration Link
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01/24/23
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Lease-Leaseback Outreach Super Event. 9 Prime Contractors (In-Person)
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Slidedeck: Click here
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Event Complete
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09/13/22
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September 2022 Joint LLB Outreach Event (Virtual)
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Slidedeck: Click here
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Event Complete
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Upcoming Opportunities
Go to Planetbids to find current San Diego Unified School District contract opportunities by clicking here.
Upcoming Projects, Q1-Q3 2023
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Project Name
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Prime
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Bids Due
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Status/Links
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Standley Middle School – Fencing & Entryway
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Balfour
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05/18
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Link
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Kearny High School II: WSM
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Balfour
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King Chavez Academy of Excellence: WSM
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Balfour
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Kavod Charter: WSM
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Balfour
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Baker Elementary School: WSM
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Barnhart Reese
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Paradise Hills ES: WSM and JUF
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Barnhart Reese
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Fulton K-8: WSM
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Barnhart Reese
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Mira Mesa High School: WSM
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CW Driver
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G.W. Smith Ed. Center Ph II: Parking Structure
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CW Driver
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Lewis Middle School: WSM
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Nexgen
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Hoover High School: WSM Ph II
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PCL
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05/25
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Link
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Rowan Elementary School: WSM
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Soltek
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05/11
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Link
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OFarrell Charter School Student Union Bldg
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Soltek
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Canyon Hills HS: New Classroom Bldg Ph II
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Sundt
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05/18
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Link
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Holmes Elementary School: WSM
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Swinerton
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Recently Awarded Projects
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Project Name
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Prime
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Bids Due
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Status/Links
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Oak Park Elementary School: WSM |
Soltek |
04/12/23 |
Closed |
Pacific Beach Elementary School: WSM |
Swinerton |
04/06/23 |
Closed |
Perry Elementary School: WSM |
Nexgen |
03/30/23 |
Closed |
Sequoia Elementary School: WSM |
Balfour Beatty |
03/30/23 |
Closed |
America’s Finest Charter School: WSM |
Erickson Hall |
03/23/23 |
Closed |
Barnard ES @ Bayview Terrace: WSM |
Soltek |
03/17/23 |
Closed |
Gompers Prep. Academy New Classrm & WSM
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Sundt
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12/01/22
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Closed
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Boone ES WSM
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Balfour Beatty
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11/17/22
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Closed
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Whitman ES WSM
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Nexgen
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10/20/22
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Closed
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Pacific View ES WSM & JUF
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Barnhart Reese
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10/13/22
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Closed
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Key:
"CTE" = Career Technical Education; "JUF" = Joint Use Field
“ES” = Elementary School; “MS” = Middle School; “HS” = High School
“Ph” = Phase; “WSM” = Whole Site Modernization
Bids Due in the future are estimated dates and may change
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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]