Description
The Community College of Aurora is seeking architectural, engineering, and planning firms to complete a comprehensive Facilities Master Plan for all CCA locations. The plan must comply with State of Colorado Office of the State Architect Master Plan Submittal Guidelines and Colorado Department of Higher Education Policy. The selected firm will provide a physical and operational blueprint to advance the College's institutional goals. Key aspects of the project include:
• Compliance with state regulations and guidelines
• Alignment with the College's BRAVE 2030 Strategic Plan
• Addressing owned vs. leased facility strategy, cost modeling, and investment priorities
• Serving as the primary driver for the College's State Five-Year Capital Construction Plan
• Identifying how facilities support key performance indicators under each pillar of the strategic plan
• Providing a design/bid/build approach for future implementation projects
Some key requirements for the selected firm include:
• Demonstrated design experience in projects of similar scope and complexity
• Ability to address issues critical to the project's success
• A project approach that includes budget methodology, quality control, and schedule management
• Experience with energy efficiency and reducing embodied carbon emissions
• Familiarity with the project area and local labor and material markets