RFQ for AE Services MSU Track Athlete & Operation Facility A/E# 2026-02-10D

The State of Montana is soliciting architectural and engineering services for the design of a Track Athlete and Operations Facility on the Montana State University-Bozeman campus, identified by solicitation number StateOfMontana-A&E-RFP/RFQ-2027-0126 and project planning authorization number PPA#26-1474. This Request for Qualifications, posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026, seeks a qualified firm to provide full-service design delivery from programming and planning through construction administration, with an estimated budget of $500,000 strictly for planning and design phases. The facility will support student-athlete care, performance, and event operations in coordination with existing athletic infrastructure such as Bobcat Stadium and the Kennedy Stark Indoor Athletic Center, with an emphasis on meeting Montana’s High-Performance Building Standards and pursuing sustainability certifications like LEED. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the eMACS portal using Form 115, and selection will follow qualifications-based selection procedures under Montana Code Annotated §18-8-204, prioritizing firm experience in athletic facilities, team member qualifications, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement, with no price or cost considerations influencing award. The place of performance is the MSU-Bozeman campus, and the State of Montana’s A&E Division, in collaboration with university personnel including Dena Knutson, Richard Rudnicki, Kevin Kent, and Bob Warfle, will oversee project delivery. Key requirements include identifying specific personnel who will perform the work, disclosing their weekly time commitment, and ensuring those interviewed are the individuals assigned to the project. No substitutions are permitted, and submissions must demonstrate proven experience in similar athletic and operations facilities. While no formal contract type is specified, the process is structured as a qualifications-based selection with a three-firm shortlist to be interviewed following the submission deadline. Payment terms are Net 30, though no payment office, invoicing platform, government account codes, or packaging requirements are detailed. All submissions are bound by the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect/Engineer, and the process adheres to state procurement statutes without reliance on federal acquisition regulation clauses, as this is a state-level procurement under non-federal funding mechanisms.