Fresno Unified School District is soliciting sealed formal bids to alter the existing Viking Elementary administration building and complete site modifications. The project allows 120 calendar days for completion, requires a Class “B” contractor’s license, and requires prime contractors to attend the mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk on October 16, 2026. Bids must be submitted through Procureware by 2:00 p.m. on October 29, 2026, with a certified check, cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond of at least 10% of the bid.
The district seeks sealed bids to alter Baird Middle School’s existing administration building and make site modifications. Prime contractors must hold a valid Class B license, complete the work within 120 calendar days, and attend the mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk on October 16, 2026. Bids must be submitted through Procureware before 4:00 P.M. on October 29, 2026, with the required bid security.
Fresno Unified School District seeks sealed bids to alter the existing administration building and make site modifications at Wawona Middle School. The prime contractor must hold a Class “B” license and attend a mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk on October 16, 2026; the project must be completed within 120 calendar days. Bids must include a certified or cashier’s check, or a bidder’s bond, for at least 10% of the total bid and be submitted through the district’s procurement portal by the deadline.
Sole Source:Only pursue if the solution is truly unique for specialized education, health tech, or transportation; otherwise redirect to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Fresno Unified School District, CA uses sole source occasionally and with a highly formalized process. Pursue only if your solution is demonstrably unique for specialized education, health technology, or transportation. Execution steps: secure a department sponsor, build a justification on proprietary features or continuity of service, coordinate with Purchasing, and obtain formal board approval. If not uniquely specialized, redirect to the cooperative channel to avoid delays.
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Fresno Unified School District, CA actively uses cooperative purchasing and piggyback buys to avoid formal bidding (per PCC 20118). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Fresno Unified School District Contracts
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Catapult Learning West LLC at Fresno Unified School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details an Independent Contractor Services Agreement (Contract #247406) between Fresno Unified School District and Catapult Learning West Llc for providing four summer camp programs in July 2025, specifically Inventors Lab, Space & Sports Adventure Camp, Moon Darts & Water Wonders, and Hydro Claw & Trashketball Camp. The total cost for these services is $282,240.00, with an effective period from July 1, 2025, to August 1, 2025. A related Purchase Order (PO# 26001463) for $40,320.00, corresponding to one of the programs, is also included, referencing the main contract.
Catapult Learning West LLC at Fresno Unified School District
Effective: Dec 29, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract outlines an Independent Contractor Services Agreement between Fresno Unified School District and Catapult Learning West LLC for the provision of a winter enrichment program titled 'Digging for Dinos and Slime Circuits'. The program, scheduled from January 5-9, 2026, will serve up to 80 students, with the contract becoming effective on December 29, 2025, and concluding on January 9, 2026. The total contract amount is $26,880.00, covering a single program, and payment is linked to student attendance metrics.
Ellis Investigation Law Corporation at Fresno Unified School District
Effective: Nov 2, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Representation Agreement, effective November 2, 2023, is between Fresno Unified School District and Ellis Investigation Law Corporation for impartial investigative services concerning student and personnel misconduct. The investigator will bill based on a fee schedule from RFQ 20-35S and be reimbursed for expenses. The agreement expires on June 30, 2025, and includes clauses for termination, confidentiality, insurance requirements, and conflict of interest.
Nation and Badilla Investigations at Fresno Unified School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Representation Agreement between Fresno Unified School District and Nation & Badilla Investigations, effective July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025, details the provision of investigative services. The Investigator, an independent contractor, will perform services in various areas, with compensation based on a fee schedule from RFQ 20-35 and reimbursement for expenses. The agreement specifies terms for service delivery, payment, termination, insurance, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
Leist and Associates at Fresno Unified School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Representation Agreement outlines the terms for investigative services provided by Leist and Associates to the Fresno Unified School District, effective from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025. The agreement details investigator qualifications, service scope, payment based on a fee schedule (RFQ 20-35), expense reimbursement, and termination conditions. It also includes provisions for independent contractor status, liability, insurance requirements, confidentiality, and data ownership, ensuring professional and competent service delivery.
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Fresno Unified Annual Plan 2026-2027
Date: Jan 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This Annual Plan for Teacher Development focuses on increasing diversity within the teacher pipeline and enhancing teacher quality to close the student achievement gap, aiming for highly effective teachers in every classroom where students thrive. The plan is structured around key focus areas of Recruitment, Training, and Retention, supported by specific priorities such as New Teacher Support and Induction, Teacher Residency, and various development programs. It aligns with Fresno Unified's broader goals and guardrails, including improving early literacy, life skills, college and career readiness, and ensuring equitable access for all students.
Goals & Guardrails 2024-2030
Date: Jan 1, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines strategic goals and operational guardrails for a district, focusing on enhancing student outcomes and ensuring responsible governance. Key goals include improving early literacy, providing effective literacy intervention, increasing college and career readiness, and developing life skills. The guardrails emphasize community engagement, equitable access for all student populations, maintaining an effective staff, and prioritizing the health and wellness of students and staff. The plan aims to achieve specific measurable targets by June 2030.
Kings Canyon Middle School School Plan for Student Achievement 2023-2024
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This School Plan for Student Achievement for Kings Canyon Middle School outlines site-planned actions and expenditures aligned with Fresno Unified School District's goals and Local Control and Accountability Plan. The plan is structured around five key areas: improving student academic performance at challenging levels, expanding student-centered and real-world learning experiences, increasing student engagement in their school and community, enhancing staff recruitment and retention to reflect community diversity, and increasing inclusive opportunities for families to engage in their students' education. The overarching aim is to support student outcomes and overall performance through measurable objectives and effective resource allocation.
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