Model School Facility Standard Plans

The State of Idaho is issuing RFI 1454 requesting input on Model School Facility Standard Plans, with responses due October 10, 2026. This is an informational-gathering phase preceding formal solicitation, not a procurement with contract awards anticipated at this stage.

The State seeks detailed input from architects, engineers, educational consultants, and construction professionals on best practices, cost-effective design standards, sustainability features, and flexible learning environments that could serve as templates for Idaho school districts. Respondents should provide examples of successful model plans, lessons learned from implementation, and recommendations for standardized components including classroom layouts, multipurpose spaces, mechanical systems, and accessibility features. The information collected will inform development of statewide standards to guide future school facility projects across Idaho districts, with the goal of reducing design costs and construction timelines.

No specific funding amounts, contract values, or procurement budgets are identified in this phase. No site visits, pre-meeting dates, or set-asides are specified. The RFI is designed to establish foundational standards that will support future formal procurements and can be adapted by individual school districts.