City of Flagstaff - Montalvo STEM Education and Community Center Service Provider - RFP 2027-022 (2026)
City of FlagstaffCity · Flagstaff, AZ- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- 20 days left
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Emily Markel
- (928) 213-2206
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Flagstaff seeks a qualified service provider to enter into a Facility Use License Agreement to operate high-quality, community-centered youth programming focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at the newly constructed Montalvo STEM community center in the Sunnyside neighborhood. The selected provider will deliver foundational STEM education, project-based learning, career exploration, innovation and creativity maker-space activities, and community integration programming at little or no cost to youth participants. Proposals are due by November 6, 2026, at 12:00 pm via the OpenGov eProcurement portal. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and experience, project understanding, project approach, and budget and proposed fee.
Qualifications and Experience of Proposer (20%), Project Understanding (30%), Project Approach (30%), Budget and Proposed Fee (20%)
SUMMARY
The City of Flagstaff seeks a qualified service provider to enter into a Facility Use License Agreement to operate high-quality, community-centered youth programming focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at the newly constructed Montalvo STEM community center in the Sunnyside neighborhood.
The selected provider will deliver foundational STEM education, project-based learning, career exploration, innovation and creativity maker-space activities, and community integration programming at little or no cost to youth participants. Proposals are due by November 6, 2026, at 12:00 pm via the OpenGov eProcurement portal. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and experience, project understanding, project approach, and budget and proposed fee.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Proposer Questionnaire
- References
- Disclosure
- Exceptions
- Confidential Materials
- Declaration Related to Solvency
- Declaration Related to Gratuities
- Declaration of Non-Collusion
- Declaration Related to Adverse Position
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/flagstaffaz
- Scope location
- Flagstaff, AZ
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Flagstaff?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 6, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/flagstaffaz. For questions, contact Emily Markel.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Flagstaff in AZ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Emily Markel at (928) 213-2206. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications and Experience of Proposer (20%), Project Understanding (30%), Project Approach (30%), Budget and Proposed Fee (20%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Flagstaff?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Flagstaff are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Flagstaff regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 6, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposer Questionnaire, References, Disclosure, Exceptions, Confidential Materials, Declaration Related to Solvency, Declaration Related to Gratuities, Declaration of Non-Collusion, Declaration Relate. Review the full document from City of Flagstaff for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Flagstaff, AZ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.