Long-range Facility Planning and Bond Assistance

The Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District (SCUC ISD) is soliciting proposals through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #25-015V) for comprehensive long-range facility planning and bond assistance services. The district seeks a professional firm to conduct a capacity analysis, create educational specifications, perform facilities condition assessments, support a bond planning committee, and develop a bond campaign strategy for a potential May 2026 bond election. Proposals are due on March 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with submission options including mail to the Purchasing Department or online through the district's procurement website. The evaluation will follow Education Code 44.031(b) and Texas Government Code 2254, with a point-based selection process focusing on organizational overview (20 points), long-range facility planning (25 points), bond planning committee assistance (30 points), bond campaign strategy and communications (15 points), and references (10 points). The district plans to shortlist the top three qualified respondents for interviews between April 7-10, 2025, with board approval anticipated on April 15, 2025.

The RFQ requires respondents to be established firms with at least five years of experience in long-range facility planning and bond planning services for Texas public school districts, with preference given to firms experienced with districts of similar size and demographics. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the district serves approximately 15,475 students across multiple school levels in a 73-square-mile area spanning northeast Bexar County and southwest Guadalupe County. The initial contract period is estimated to run from contract execution in May 2025 through December 31, 2026, with potential extensions for project completion. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a significant scope of work that will support the district's potential bond election and facility planning efforts. Interested vendors are advised to contact Aaron Miranda, Director of Purchasing & Supply, at (210) 945-6241 or amiranda@scucisd.org for additional information about the procurement opportunity.