NMSU On-Call Architectural/Engineering Services

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is soliciting proposals for an On-Call Architectural/Engineering Services contract (RFP #2024-RFP-585) to provide comprehensive professional services across 14 different disciplines including architectural, civil, transportation, landscaping, structural, mechanical, renewable energy, electrical, surveying, archeological, environmental, estimating, code compliance, and creative design services. The procurement is designed as a multi-award, indefinite quantity agreement where selected firms will provide services through individually negotiated task orders with no guaranteed work volume. Proposals are due on July 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT, and firms can submit for individual disciplines or specialized services. The evaluation process will allocate 100 total points across six categories, with 35 points dedicated to specialized planning and technical competence, focusing on firm capacity, past performance, project approach, and technical expertise. Proposing firms must submit detailed documentation including resumes, project timelines, and cost estimating approaches, with proposals limited to 35 single-sided pages. The university will evaluate submissions based on design competence, firm capabilities, previous project experience, and local work involvement.

The solicitation includes preferences for New Mexico resident businesses and veteran-owned businesses, with potential additional point allocations of 8-10% for qualifying firms. Multiple architectural and engineering firms are potential respondents, including Orlo Forensics, Testudo Engineering, and Bohannan Huston. The total contract value shall not exceed $7.5 million over four years, with individual purchase orders limited to $650,000. The initial contract term is twelve months with potential automatic annual renewals for up to three additional years. Pricing for services will be based on the hard construction cost and established using the Architect's Rate Schedule for public projects in New Mexico. The contract is non-exclusive, meaning contractors understand there is no guarantee of project assignments until a specific task order is fully executed. Contractors will not be reimbursed for standard project costs like travel, printing, or phone services, and final printing of construction documents will be paid for directly by the university.