SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 9, 2025) — The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) is now accepting proposals from qualified organizations for the lease and repurposing of several vacant district-owned buildings and grounds. This initiative is part of the district’s broader commitment to community engagement and strategic use of public assets to serve both educational and community interests.
Through this opportunity, SAISD invites community-based partners to propose innovative uses for the vacant properties—so long as those uses align with community needs and further a District purpose. The primary goal is to transform these underutilized spaces into productive assets that benefit surrounding neighborhoods and advance the district’s mission.
Available properties include:
Brewer – 906 Merida St.
Douglass – 318 Martin Luther King Drive
Gonzales – 518 E. Magnolia Ave.
Lamar – 201 Parland Place
Pickett – 1931 E. Houston St.
Proposals are due by Oct. 17, 2025 by 5 p.m. via the Bonfire procurement portal.
Interested organizations may visit https://saisd.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities to submit a proposal; register for scheduled facility tours; ask questions; and access additional information.
About SAISD
San Antonio ISD is an inclusive familia as diverse and historically rich as the city whose name it shares. As San Antonio’s founding school district, SAISD neighborhood schools have served the heart of the Alamo City for more than 125 years. Today, SAISD serves approximately 44,000 students across more than 80 schools in our culturally proud, urban community. The district offers a wide variety of programs, including dual language, Montessori, International Baccalaureate, early college high schools and other career exploration pathways. Along with traditional school models, it also offers academies comprising of non-traditional grade ranges, including Pre-K through eighth grade. For more information, visit www.saisd.net.