Master Planning Design Services

Bannock County has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Master Planning Design Services for a multi-use event center property located in Pocatello, Idaho. The county seeks a design firm to develop a comprehensive master plan for a large-scale facility featuring equestrian and sports spaces, including indoor and outdoor riding arenas, a horse track, multi-use fields, horse stalls, public pavilions, an RV park, and associated infrastructure. Key deliverables will include stakeholder engagement, site condition evaluation, conceptual layout development, sustainable design integration, site circulation planning, infrastructure assessment, and phasing strategies. The RFQ was released on November 7, 2025, with a pre-qualification meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Interested design firms must submit qualifications electronically by December 17, 2025, at 11:30 p.m. local time, with a public opening on December 18, 2025. The contract will be awarded based on evaluation criteria including responsiveness, ability to perform, experience with similar projects, references, professional reputation, and previous performance. The anticipated contract award date is January 29, 2026, with services to be rendered through September 1, 2026.

While the RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, it is a comprehensive procurement opportunity open to qualified design firms with proven expertise in large-scale multi-use facility planning. The document does not mention incumbent vendors or existing contractors that would require integration. The RFQ indicates that compensation will be milestone-based, with the maximum compensation amount to be determined during contract negotiations. No specific budget range is detailed in the provided documents, but the project's scope suggests a significant investment in master planning for a complex multi-use facility. The project emphasizes community impact and multi-use functionality, indicating a strategic approach to developing a versatile event center that can serve diverse recreational and community needs. Interested firms are required to pre-register for the qualification meeting by November 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, with communication directed to the RFQ Lead via email at shandac@bannockcounty.gov.