Ukiah Unified School District (UUSD) has issued a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) to identify and select a qualified real estate firm to market and facilitate the sale or lease of the former Redwood Valley Elementary School property in Redwood Valley.
Originally purchased by the district in 1920, the 12.4-acre property served as a thriving school site for nearly a century. Over the years, UUSD invested millions of dollars to develop and operate the school. However, changes in state building codes and declining enrollment ultimately led to the school’s closure. One of the primary challenges was the site’s unique topography - with school facilities located at one elevation and athletic fields at a much lower elevation adjacent to the Russian River - making compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards financially unfeasible.
Following a series of public meetings, the Ukiah Unified Board of Trustees formally designated the property as surplus, allowing it to be sold. UUSD initially pursued state-mandated open bidding procedures to sell the property, but those efforts were unsuccessful. To expand its options, the district sought and received a waiver from the California State Board of Education, enabling it to work directly with a real estate broker to market and sell the property.
With the release of this RFQ/P, UUSD is looking for a real estate firm with experience in marketing surplus public properties. The selected firm will assist with property valuation, marketing, outreach, and negotiations to help the district find a buyer or lessee for the site.
Qualified firms are invited to submit proposals by March 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. For more details, including submission guidelines and proposal requirements, visit www.uusd.net.
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