Site work, new construction and renovation of a mixed-use development in Oakland, California. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a educational facility; for site work for a educational facility; and for the renovation of a educational facility.

Due to an oversight in the RFQ regarding the designated persons for questions, the District will accept additional questions until 2:00 p.m. on May 2, 2025. Direct questions to: Kenya Chatman at kenya.chatman@ousd.org Juanita Hunter at juanita.hunter@ousd.org Colland Jang at colland.jang@ousd.org. The Oakland Unified School District ("District") is inviting submittals from experienced firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, individuals, or professional organizations ("Consultants") to submit Statement of Qualifications ("SOQ") for pre-qualification to provide architectural services for projects with a construction budget under $10M at various school sites ("Project"). The projects will include, but is not limited to, deferred maintenance, site improvements, restroom renovations, energy efficiency, and new construction for TK facilities. Pre-qualified firm(s) will enter into Board of Education ("BOE") approved master agreement(s) with the District. Oral, telegraphic, facsimile, email, or telephone SOQ submittals will not be accepted. SOQ submittals received after this date and time will not be accepted. The District reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the SOQ Submittals. The District also reserves the right to reject any and all SOQ submittals and to negotiate contract terms with one or more Respondents. Submit a detailed narrative and strategy describing how the firm or team intends to meet or exceed the District's LBU requirements (Exhibit C - "Local Business Utilization Affirmation Worksheet"). The Local Business Utilization Policy requires that there is a mandatory fifty percent (50%) LBU participation with a 25% or less Local Business (LBE) participation and a 25% or more Small Local or Small Local Resident Business (SLBE/SLRBE) participation for all capital program/construction-related contracts and professional services agreements. On April 28, 2021, the Board of Education amended the Local Business Policy which had named the City of Oakland as the singular agency to certify local businesses to include five additional local business certifications. For businesses located in Oakland, Local Business and Small Local Business certifications may also be accepted from the Port of Oakland, Alameda County Transportation Commission, Alameda County Department of General Services, US Department of Transportation California Unified Certification Program, and the California Public Utilities Commission. The District will follow the City of Oakland Small Business size standards in recognizing Small Local and Small Local Resident Businesses. June 25, 2025 Board Meeting - tentative approval of Master Agreement(s) The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. The District will accept additional questions until 2:00 p.m. on May 2, 2025.