Student Residence Architect Service

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Portales, New Mexico, United StatesPosted 24 days agoDeadline: May 20th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Architectural design services are requested for a new 750-bed student residence in Portales, New Mexico, including flexible layouts, faculty apartments, and recreation amenities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have on staff a registered design professional architect to practice in New Mexico
Must have experience in all phases of architectural design and construction
Must demonstrate relative experience and expertise in design and construction of educational facilities
Must include planning, programming, schematic design, construction documents and construction administration in proposal
Must submit a complete set of any additional terms and conditions expected
Must complete and sign the Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form
Must complete and sign the Letter of Transmittal Form
Must have a valid e-mail address for communication

BUDGET

Estimate

$15,000,000 – $25,000,000

TIMELINE

Advertised: April 12th, 2026

Issue RFP: April 13th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: April 30th, 2026

Submission of Proposal: May 20th, 2026

Proposal Evaluation: May, 2026

Contract Awards: May, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 30th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Eastern New Mexico University

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority located in Portales, New Mexico seeks professional architectural design services for the creation of a new student residence facility. The project entails designing a residence hall with a capacity for 750 beds, prioritizing a Wheel and Spoke style layout with a central hub and expandable wings. Additionally, a traditional box style design is requested for price comparison.

The facility is planned to include 88 units with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 87 units with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, and 6 isolated apartments for faculty or non-student residents. The main floor should accommodate a small convenience store with grab-and-go food options, offices, shared laundry spaces on each floor, extensive conference rooms with flexible partitioning, and designated storage areas both inside and outside.

Other requirements include multiple accessible restrooms, recreation-focused storage, strategically placed recreation amenities, and offices split between the main and second floors. All design solutions must ensure accessibility, privacy, and flexibility for future expansion. Questions regarding the project must be submitted by April 30, 2026.

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This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.