Professional Design Services

Black Hills State University is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional design services to develop an updated master plan for its campus located in Spearfish, South Dakota. The procurement seeks qualified firms to produce a comprehensive campus master plan document that will include narrative text, charts, and an illustrative campus plan drawing. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM MST on December 16, 2022, with contract award anticipated on December 28, 2022, and a project completion deadline of June 1, 2023. Evaluation criteria will focus on total cost, familiarity with the project locale, available resources and expertise, and quality of previous master plan work. Vendors must submit detailed proposals demonstrating their relevant experience, personnel qualifications, and specific approach to developing the campus master plan. The university will require vendors to provide comprehensive documentation of their design methodology, team capabilities, and understanding of the campus's strategic planning needs.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total project budget is $75,000, which is negotiable if the selected firm identifies additional desired deliverables or scope enhancements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is open to professional design and planning firms with demonstrated experience in creating comprehensive campus master plans. Black Hills State University reserves the right to negotiate the final scope and compensation with the highest-ranked offeror, suggesting flexibility in the contract award process. Interested firms will need to carefully prepare their proposals to meet the stringent evaluation criteria and demonstrate their capability to provide a high-quality, forward-looking campus master plan that meets the university's strategic objectives.