Downtown Center Master Plan - Request for Qualifications

2026-11-03

The University is seeking master planning services that will require the full range of professional disciplines normally associated with planning of this type. The University is interested in developing a Master Plan for a prospective downtown center located along Capitol Mall, from 7th to 9th Streets. The primary goal and purpose is to develop a center that advances a best-in-class, university-led economic development model in downtown Sacramento, merging academic, civic and political engagement, workforce development, industry co-location and driving innovation. Anchored by new academic and research initiatives in public policy, artificial intelligence (AI) policy center and other disciplines will expand Sacramento State's academic offerings and deepen and diversify greater Sacramento's economic ecosystem. Additionally, providing a living option for Sacramento State students, and world-class conference and convening spaces, this project is critical to University Leadership's vision of raising the profile and stature of Sacramento State and expanding opportunities to educate and mold the civic and business leaders of tomorrow on a national scale. This project will be an economic development engine for Sacramento's downtown, building on the nascent success of the Golden 1 Center and Downtown Commons (DOCO) entertainment district to transform downtown Sacramento into a vibrant urban core that anchors the capital region. The project will encompass the following core University elements: Student Housing, Artificial Intelligence Policy Center, Events Center, Parking Structure A significant portion of the center is expected to comprise private uses developed via partnerships between the University and private developers, which may include: One or more hotels, High-rise multi-family housing, Leasable office or lab space, Rooftop performance and sports venue overlooking state capital Vertical mixed-use component projects that include multiple of the above use types may be considered, including projects that contain both University and private uses. The Master Plan should be appropriately flexible as to allow for evolving market dynamics to inform later project phases. As part of the master planning effort, the consultant shall perform a comprehensive utility infrastructure assessment to determine the capacity and readiness of existing systems to support the proposed development program. The scope shall include: Inventory and mapping of existing on-site and adjacent utility infrastructure Planning-level capacity analysis for water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, power, communications, and other applicable utilities, Identification of infrastructure constraints, risks, and opportunities affecting site development and phasing Evaluation of sustainability, resiliency, and long-term operational considerations Coordination with utility providers and jurisdiction agencies Development of recommended infrastructure improvements, sequencing strategies, and planning-level cost estimates

California

2026-03-05