Chemistry Building Renovation Design

The RFP seeks a qualified design professional (architect/engineer) to produce complete 100 % construction‑document sets for the full renovation of NMSU’s Chemistry Building, a ~98,300 sf laboratory and classroom facility. The effort includes architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire‑protection, and LEED‑Silver sustainability design, along with coordination for specialty laboratory equipment, vibration/noise studies for an NMR instrument, and compliance with university and state codes. The contractor must demonstrate extensive New Mexico experience, provide detailed past‑performance data, and may earn additional preference points if it qualifies as a resident or veteran‑owned business. • Scope: Full architectural and engineering design services (programming, schematic, design development, construction documents) for a 98,300 sf chemistry building renovation. • Requirements: LEED‑Silver target, integrated lab equipment design, vibration/noise analysis, compliance with NMSU standards, and submission of extensive technical and past‑performance documentation. • Schedule: Site visit 9/15/2026; questions due 9/24/2026; bid deadline 10/8/2026. • Evaluation: Weighted criteria (35 % design competence, 25 % capacity, 25 % past performance, plus preference points for resident/veteran status). • Contact: Melinda Lujan‑Severns ([email protected], (575) 646‑4636).