RFP 2025-23 - Architectrual Services for Design and Construction Management for Utah County Thistle Gun Range Training Facility

Utah County is seeking qualified architectural firms to provide comprehensive professional services for the design and construction management of the Utah County Sheriff Thistle Gun Range Training Facility. The Request for Proposal (RFP 2025-23) requires architectural services spanning three primary phases: Project Scoping, Design Services, and Construction Management. Specific deliverables include refinement of existing concept plan drawings, preparation of detailed specifications and bid documents, and comprehensive construction management/administration services. Proposers must be local Utah firms with current Utah architect licensing and must submit proposals not exceeding 25 pages, including statements of qualifications, project experience documentation, work plans, schedules, fee proposals, and various certifications. The proposal evaluation will be based on 100 total points, with 30 points for Technical Qualifications and Project Experience, 40 points for Work Plan and Schedule, and 30 points for Fee Proposal and overall Proposal Suitability. The proposal submission deadline is Monday, January 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time through the State of Utah's Bonfire (EUNA) eProcurement platform, with the facility located approximately 12814 South Hwy 89 in the Thistle area of Utah County.

The RFP requires proposing firms to be local Utah-based entities, with consultant team members either from in-house resources or Utah-based firms. Firms must carry commercial general liability insurance of at least three million dollars per occurrence and comply with all applicable state and local laws. While no specific contract amount or funding source is explicitly identified, pricing will be proposed individually by respondents. The County reserves significant discretionary rights, including the ability to reject any or all proposals, waive minor irregularities, and negotiate terms as deemed in its best interest. The final award decision will be made by the Board of County Commissioners. Proposing firms must also procure additional documentation such as ALTA surveys and necessary water flow analyses as part of their design services. The procurement appears to be open to architectural firms meeting the specified qualifications, with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the provided documentation.