Architectural Services for Aims Workforce Innovation Center Building

Aims Community College in Weld County, Colorado, is seeking architectural services through RFP #2324-009 for the Workforce Innovation Center (AWIC) Building located on their Greeley Campus. The procurement involves comprehensive architectural design services for a new innovation center building, including site planning, utility infrastructure, and potential furniture coordination. Required deliverables include digital renderings, complete design documentation, and navigation of Greeley city and Colorado state permitting processes. Architectural firms must demonstrate extensive experience in higher education settings, innovation/incubation facility design, and working with multiple agencies. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point system, with 75 points allocated to technical criteria and 25 points to financial considerations, focusing on firm qualifications, personnel expertise, cost control strategies, and professional references. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2024, with proposal submissions due on March 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM MST. The anticipated project timeline includes award notification the week of April 8, 2024, construction start in November 2024, and project completion by December 2025, with the facility opening in January 2026.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total working project budget is $25,500,000, which includes potential furniture costs. The contract will likely utilize AIA B133-2019 or an equivalent professional services agreement. While not a state-funded project, Aims Community College expects flexibility in the approach and is open to detailed project discussions with the selected architectural firm after the selection process. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The project requires integration with existing campus infrastructure and will support multiple academic programs and industry partnerships. The architectural firm must be prepared to complete the entire design process within approximately seven months and demonstrate comprehensive understanding of local planning and development processes.