RFP - Butterfield Arena and Event Center Architecture, Design and Engineering Services

Herriman City is soliciting proposals under solicitation number HERR07222026 for professional architecture, design, and engineering services to develop the Butterfield Arena and Event Center at Butterfield Park in Herriman, Utah. The project aims to create a premier regional venue supporting rodeos, equestrian events, agricultural programming, concerts, and sports tourism while preserving the city's western heritage. The selected consultant will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, including existing conditions assessments, stakeholder engagement, space programming, and the creation of conceptual and construction-level documents. Key deliverables include schematic design packages, preliminary cost estimates, and grant-support materials such as renderings and narratives to assist the city in securing funding. Proposals are due by August 26, 2026, via the Utah Public Procurement Place and must be submitted as a single PDF file. The evaluation process follows a trade-off basis, prioritizing Qualifications, Experience, and Capacity at 35 percent, Project Understanding and Design Approach at 25 percent, Project Management and Communication at 20 percent, Cost Proposal at 15 percent, and Proposal Quality at 5 percent. Qualified firms must demonstrate experience with public sector projects and spectator venues with 4,000 or more seats, providing at least three comparable projects completed within the last ten years. The anticipated project kickoff is scheduled for October 5, 2026. Required submission documents include a signed Exhibit B Certification, an IRS W-9 form, and a detailed cost proposal featuring a lump-sum fee and hourly rate schedule.