Southeast New Mexico College Architect's Services for STEPS Academy - RFQ# 20251110001 (2025)
Southeast New Mexico CollegeHigher Ed · Carlsbad, NM- Due
- Dec 1, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2025
- Primary contact
- Rebecca Silva
- (575) 234-9213
The 30-second brief
Southeast New Mexico College is seeking architectural, planning, and professional engineering services for the new construction of an Early Childhood Education and Pre-school center, the S.T.E.P.S. (Science Technology, & Engineering Pre-School) Academy and Planetarium, and associated site improvements in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The project entails constructing an approximately 40,000 to 45,000 GSF facility featuring academic classrooms for child and adult students, a planetarium, multi-use spaces, administrative areas, and an exterior enclosed playground yard. The building is required to meet LEED Silver standards, reduce energy consumption by 50%, and incorporate sustainable design elements, site planning, and 81 additional parking spaces. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. MST on December 1, 2025, and must be submitted to Procurement Services at 1500 University Dr., Carlsbad, NM 88220 or via email.
Specialized Planning & Design & Technical Competence of Firm regarding the type of services described in Scope of Work (30), Capacity and Capability of Firm, including any consultants, their representatives, qualifications and locations (25), Past Record of Performance on contracts with government agencies or private industry (25), Eddy County Vendor (10), Proximity to or familiarity with the area in which the project is located (5), Amount of Design work that will be done in New Mexico (5)
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Summary
Southeast New Mexico College is seeking architectural, planning, and professional engineering services for the new construction of an Early Childhood Education and Pre-school center, the S.T.E.P.S. (Science Technology, & Engineering Pre-School) Academy and Planetarium, and associated site improvements in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
The project entails constructing an approximately 40,000 to 45,000 GSF facility featuring academic classrooms for child and adult students, a planetarium, multi-use spaces, administrative areas, and an exterior enclosed playground yard. The building is required to meet LEED Silver standards, reduce energy consumption by 50%, and incorporate sustainable design elements, site planning, and 81 additional parking spaces. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. MST on December 1, 2025, and must be submitted to Procurement Services at 1500 University Dr., Carlsbad, NM 88220 or via email.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Specialized Planning & Design & Technical Competence of Firm regarding the type of services described in Scope of Work (30), Capacity and Capability of Firm, including any consultants, their representatives, qualifications and locations (25), Past Record of Performance on contracts with government agencies or private industry (25), Eddy County Vendor (10), Proximity to or familiarity with the area in which the project is located (5), Amount of Design work that will be done in New Mexico (5)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Debarment & Suspension Form
- Non-Collusion Form
- Vendor Questionnaire
- W9
- Letter of Transmittal
- In-State Preference Certificate
- Submit to
- Southeast New Mexico College, Procurement Services, Main Building, Room 108, 1500 University Dr., Carlsbad, NM 88220 or [email protected]
- Scope location
- Carlsbad, NM
- Projected sq ft
- 45,000 sq ft
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Southeast New Mexico College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Southeast New Mexico College, Procurement Services, Main Building, Room 108, 1500 University Dr., Carlsbad, NM 88220 or [email protected]. For questions, contact Rebecca Silva.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Southeast New Mexico College in NM, 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 RFQ 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 Rebecca Silva at (575) 234-9213. 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: "Specialized Planning & Design & Technical Competence of Firm regarding the type of services described in Scope of Work (30), Capacity and Capability of Firm, including any consultants, their represent..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Southeast New Mexico College?
All active and historical solicitations from Southeast New Mexico College are tracked and searchable. As a higher ed agency, Southeast New Mexico College regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Debarment & Suspension Form, Non-Collusion Form, Vendor Questionnaire, W9, Letter of Transmittal, In-State Preference Certificate. Review the full document from Southeast New Mexico College for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Carlsbad, NM. The total projected area is 45000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.