Update-of-Institutional-Master-Plan

Location:	New Mexico
Posted:	Oct 20, 2026
Due:	Oct 29, 2026
Agency:	Santa Fe Community College
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	RFP P02-27
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Request for Proposals

for

SFCC Update of Institutional Master Plan RFP #P02-27

Issued: 10/2/26

Deadline for submission: October 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM MST

Non-Mandatory Pre Proposal Conference: October 12, 2026 1 0 : 0 0 A M MST. If

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RFP Administrator Contact Information:

Name:

John Apodaca, CPO

Title:

SFCC Procurement Director

Telephone: 505-428-1630

E-mail: John.Apodaca1@sfcc.edu

APPLICABLE NIGP COMMIDITY CODES: 906-57; 918-89; 925-61

SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

6401 Richards Ave., Suite 206

Santa Fe, NM 87508

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSTITUTIONAL MASTER PLAN FOR SFCC

Santa Fe Community College invites proposals from qualified providers to submit a proposal to

Develop an update for SFCC’s Institutional Master Plan. For purposes of identification and clarity

within this RFP, the term “COLLEGE” shall refer to Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), and

the term “OFFEROR” shall refer to the RFP respondents. Please read carefully the instructions,

specifications, and SFCC Standard Terms and Conditions, because failure to comply therewith

may result in an offer being classified as unresponsive, disqualified or negatively evaluated. New

Mexico civil and criminal law prohibit bribes, gratuities and kickbacks.

Proposals must be submitted no later than the proposal deadline date of October 29, 2026 @ 2:00

pm MST.

1. SUBMISSION:

Proposals and all related documents shall be submitted via email to the RFP

Administrator at john.apodaca1@sfcc.edu. The subject line shall be labeled:

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL – SFCC RFP P02-27 – COMPANY NAME

All documents must be received prior to the deadline date and time. In addition, offeror shall

contact the RFP Administrator by email or phone to confirm receipt of all submitted documents

prior to the deadline. Proposals that are not sent and labeled correctly, or that cannot be

accessed or opened, may not be considered.

2. CANCELLATION:

SFCC reserves the right to cancel without penalty, this RFP, the resultant contract/purchase

order, or any portion thereof for convenience, unsatisfactory performance, or unavailability of

funds.

3. AWARD:

SFCC anticipates making a single award under this RFP. Award may result in a multi-term

contract, at the discretion of the College.

4. Table of Contents

Section I. Scope of Work and Other Information

Section II. Organization of Proposal

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Section III. Sequence of Events

Section IV. Evaluation Criteria

Section V. Additional Instructions to Offerors

Section VI. Standard Terms and Conditions

Exhibit A - Authorized Signature Page

Exhibit B - Small and Small Disadvantaged Business Certification

Exhibit C - Conflict of Interest and Debarment/Suspension Certification Form

Exhibit D - Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal

Transactions (April 1991)

Exhibit E - Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form

Exhibit F - Insurance Requirements

Exhibit G - Preference Certification

Exhibit H - Total Cost Response Form

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SFCC RFP P02-27

SFCC Update to Institutional Master Plan

SECTION I. SCOPE OF WORK AND OTHER INFORMATION

SFCC is requesting proposals from qualified Offeror’s for Santa Fe Community College that will

provide the following.

1.1. Intent of solicitation: SFCC is seeking planning and design services for an update to SFCC’s

2021 institutional campus master plan. Written proposals are requested from qualified firms

for professional campus planning and design services that have expertise in the areas of

planning, landscape architecture, transportation, utilities infrastructure and stakeholder

process for the Santa Fe Community College Campus Institutional Campus Master Plan.

Respondents to this RFP must meet the Minimum Qualifications set forth in this RFP.

Responses must contain all the information requested in Offeror’s response to Evaluation

Criteria and show that Minimum Qualifications have been met. SFCC, in its sole discretion,

will determine which offerors have met the Minimum Qualifications, and only qualified

firms’ responses will be reviewed for award.

1.2. Scope of Work: The contractor team shall perform the following work in conjunction with

the campus ‘Master Plan Committee’ (which will include representatives of academic and

administrative areas, faculty, and students) and in coordination with the Santa Fe

Community College Governing Board. The contractor shall provide opportunities for

Governing Board engagement throughout the planning process, including project

briefings, workshops, review of key findings and recommendations, and presentations

at major project milestones to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and Board

objectives. The work shall to assess current utilization and future space and organizational

needs, enrollment and demographics of growth/decline, program needs, campus access, and

the overall aesthetic sense of campus. Broad outline of components of the Work Plan are

anticipated to include but not limited to:

1.2.1. Assessment and Analysis of Data – Program enrollment and class size

recommendations to include growth plan and outreach areas

1.2.2. Analysis and Physical Development Projections – Quantified space needs current

and for future programs

1.2.3. Development of Conceptual Plans and Campus development options to include

Facilities and site improvement project scopes and sequences of implementation

1.2.4. Creation of Design Guidelines

1.2.5. Development of Implementation Strategies

1.2.6. Collaboration and integration with SFCC Strategic Plan and Technology Planning

1.2.7. Governing Board Collaboration and Engagement – Facilitate ongoing engagement with the

SFCC Governing Board through interviews, workshops, presentations, and review sessions

at key project milestones. The contractor shall incorporate Governing Board input into the

development of the Master Plan and provide formal presentations of the draft and final

recommendations for Board review and consideration.

1.2.8. Update of the Sustainability Plan

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SFCC RFP P02-27

SFCC Update to Institutional Master Plan

1.2.9. Determination of a Funding Strategy and provide budget recommendations to

include State Capital Outlay funding and positioning, project funding schedules and

recommendations for alternative source of funding for capital projects

1.2.10. Provision of a Utilities Master Plan

1.2.11. Provision of Safety and Security assessment and needs

1.2.12. Provide qualified and experienced Assessment Team(s) to complete an update for

SFCC existing Facilities Condition Assessment (FCAs) with Facilities Condition

1.2.13. Index Report – physical assessment of facilities and building systems to identify

deficiencies, required actions, and associated timelines and costs

1.3. Deliverables: The investigation, research, and analysis performed under this contract will be

presented in a final report. This final report will provide all elements previously identified in

the scope of work and any issues identified in the working sessions. Meeting agendas and

minutes are the responsibility of the firm hired. Web-based presentations may be a part of

the final scope of work. Good quality display boards, models, and a variety of other aids for

group presentations will be required as agreed upon throughout the process. These materials

will remain with the College to assist in future presentations.

1.3.1. This plan will have at least two phases of review of the draft document. The first

review would require approximately 10 copies. The second review would require

10 copies. The firm will also be expected to conduct presentations to various

campus and community groups, including SFCC President, Executive Team &

Governing Board. These presentations should include appropriate graphic material

to conduct the forums.

1.4. Minimum qualifications for consideration of award under this RFP are as follows: The

Contractor’s team members shall each have a minimum of 7 to 10 years’ prior experience

with college or university planning and master planning on a similar campus type

environment. Municipal, corporate, or other relevant campus planning may be considered.

Prior experience must demonstrate the ability to determine facilities utilization, evaluate

conditions, understand deferred maintenance conditions assessments, incorporate

sustainability components, ability to suggest project and potential total project costs, evaluate

multi-campuses (SFCC Main Campus and Mosaica/a.k.a. Higher Education Center), assess

academic visioning program needs, and project future space needs based on that data. The

Contractor’s team shall have prior experience with college or university planning and master

planning as it relates specifically to academic planning and land/grounds/exterior space

planning on a similar campus type environment.

1.5. Purpose/Goal: The purpose of the SFCC Institutional Master Plan Update, is to guide the

allocation of capital improvement resources of the college encompassing a long-range (20

year) vision that aligns with and informed by SFCC’s Strategic Plan, its mission, vision, and

values. It should discuss the overall character, structure, and physical form of the campus

and guide the College in creating a framework for strategic development and decision-

making grounded in academic needs, the realities of the campus environment, fiscal

constraints, and a broad campus constituency.

1.5.1. Key goals of the SFCC Institutional Master Plan are:

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Proposal	Title	Opening Date	Award information
RFP P02-27 Addendum 1	Update-of-Institutional-Master-Plan	October 29, 2026 @ 2:00 PM MST

Update-of-Institutional-Master-Plan

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