Master Planning Consultant Services

Colorado State University's Facilities Management is seeking a master planning consultant through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ-2025-018-BC) to update the Physical Development Master Plan for all CSU campuses, with an initial 12-month focus on creating a departmental master plan for the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. The procurement follows a two-step selection process, with the first step involving prequalification submittals due by August 19, 2025, and 3-5 firms to be invited for Step II oral interviews on October 2, 2025. Qualified firms must have licensed architects, landscape architects, and/or regional planners registered in Colorado, with demonstrated experience providing comprehensive facility planning services for R1 Universities. Evaluation criteria will assess project team qualifications, firm capabilities, prior experience, project approach, and work location. The RFQ requires submittals limited to 30 pages, addressing key areas such as team qualifications, firm capabilities, project experience, and planning methodology. The anticipated contract award is scheduled for mid-October 2025, with services expected to commence in November 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Current funding appears sufficient only for the initial departmental master plan for the College of Engineering, with potential for future system-wide master planning over subsequent years. No incumbent vendors are specifically identified in the documentation. The RFQ suggests the potential for a multi-year engagement, with the initial contract term of 12 months focused on the engineering college master plan, and possible subsequent work across the CSU system. While no specific budget range is detailed, the comprehensive nature of the master planning services implies a significant professional services contract. Firms will be evaluated on their ability to demonstrate expertise in higher education master planning, collaborative approaches, stakeholder engagement, and innovative planning methodologies, indicating a sophisticated and comprehensive procurement process.