RFP for Professional Services for a Recreation Center Feasibility Study

The Town of Mountain Village, in collaboration with the Town of Telluride and San Miguel County, Colorado, is soliciting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services to conduct a comprehensive recreation center feasibility study. The procurement seeks a qualified professional firm to assist in identifying suitable land, assessing community recreation needs, and providing consultation on constructing a recreation center for the Telluride region. Key deliverables will include site identification, community needs assessment, preliminary design recommendations, and construction consultation. The RFP requires comprehensive proposal submissions containing a cover letter, firm qualifications, team composition, proposed approach, cost proposal, and project timeline. Evaluation criteria will focus on the firm's experience with similar projects, understanding of project scope, reference quality, team expertise, cost structure, and proposed timeline. Critical dates include a proposal submission deadline of September 11, 2025, with interviews scheduled for October 9, 2025, and an anticipated Notice of Award on October 16, 2025. The Town will select the most advantageous proposal based on best value, reserving the right to reject any or all offers.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the provided documentation. The solicitation appears open to professional consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in recreational facility planning, site identification, and community engagement. While no specific budget or funding sources are detailed in the RFP, the selected firm will be expected to develop comprehensive cost estimates and a project timeline for the proposed recreation center. The project represents a significant opportunity for a consulting firm to help establish the first dedicated recreation center in the Telluride region, with potential for substantial community impact. The procurement suggests the Town is committed to a thorough and competitive selection process to ensure the most qualified firm is selected to guide this important community infrastructure project.