RFSQ - Architectural Services for a Jr. High School Design - Nebo School District

Nebo School District in Utah is seeking architectural firms to provide comprehensive design services for a new junior high school project through a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ). The proposed facility will be approximately 165,000 square feet and must include specific program elements such as two full-size gymnasiums, dedicated music suites, a cafetorium with commercial kitchen, drama/black-box theater space, wood shop, culinary arts room, commons area, weight room, wrestling room, and sewing room. Submitting firms and lead designers must have a minimum of five years of Utah public-school design experience. The electronic submission deadline is December 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. through U3P (Bonfire). The evaluation committee will score submissions using weighted criteria: 10 points for compliance with SOQ instructions, 15 points for firm qualifications, 25 points for proposed team and individual references, 25 points for past performance, and 25 points for design ability with similar projects. Following the evaluation, the District may request presentations or site visits and will negotiate fees with the top-ranked firm(s) in accordance with Utah Code 63G-6a-1503.5(4).

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the procurement documents. Firms must provide proof of professional liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 annual aggregate limit. Respondents are required to certify non-debarment status and disclose any litigation or dispute resolution proceedings from the past ten years. The architectural fee will be determined through negotiation and was not required to be submitted with the initial qualifications. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in a new junior high school facility. The District has indicated potential future interest in using the final design for additional junior high school rebuilds, which could provide additional opportunities for the selected architectural firm. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were explicitly stated in the procurement documents.