Mead Police Facility Architectural/Engineering Design Services

The Town of Mead, located in Weld County, Colorado, is seeking architectural and engineering design services for a new police facility through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on April 28, 2025, with proposals due by May 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time. The procurement encompasses a two-phase project focused on site selection and comprehensive design services for replacing the current police department, which currently operates from a triple-wide trailer. Phase 1 requires evaluating up to five potential sites, conducting site investigations, developing a preliminary site plan, and creating a 30% facility design with cost estimates to support funding initiatives. Proposers must demonstrate expertise across multiple design disciplines, including architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, interior, structural, and landscape design services. The facility will need to accommodate 16 sworn officers and 3 civilian staff, with required spaces including a lobby, community room, offices, interview rooms, evidence processing, booking area, holding cells, and vehicle processing areas. Evaluation criteria will focus on project approach, team qualifications, availability, cost, and overall team capability, with the Town anticipating final design commencement in Q1 2026.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential sites under consideration include Liberty Ranch Subdivision, Mead Village Subdivision, Waterfront Subdivision, Westridge Subdivision, and Sugar Beet Solar Development. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project's second phase, currently unfunded, will involve developing preliminary and final plats, creating 100% construction and bid documents, and navigating the entitlement process. The Town is actively seeking funding opportunities for construction, suggesting that the total project budget and potential contract value are still being determined. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the design services and the anticipated facility's scope indicate a significant investment in municipal infrastructure. Interested firms should be prepared to demonstrate substantial experience in municipal facility design, particularly for public safety buildings, and have the capacity to manage a multi-phase, complex design project.