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The New Braunfels Independent School District (NBISD) in Texas is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional architectural services related to the design of a new 7,000-seat stadium at Long Creek High School. This solicitation is dependent on a successful bond vote to fund the estimated $30-40 million construction project. The selected firm must have expertise in K-12 public education and sports facility design. Key deliverables include comprehensive architectural services from schematic design through construction administration, with design reviews at 50% and 100% completion for each phase. The evaluation criteria focus on the firm's qualifications, experience, personnel, and alignment with the district's needs. The solicitation timeline includes a pre-proposal meeting on March 8th, a proposal due date of April 11th, interviews on April 15th, board recommendation on May 13th, and an anticipated stadium occupancy date of January 2026.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide information on incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or award values. The contract will be awarded to serve the jurisdictions of Comal County and the City of New Braunfels, Texas, contingent on a successful bond vote to fund the project.