NM Bioscience Authority - Feasibility Study for 25 , 000 SF Wet & Dry Lab and Shared Office Facility

2026-11-03

The University of New Mexico ( UNM ) is soliciting offers from architecture and planning firms to furnish , provide , and perform the professional design services described and identified within this Request for Proposal ( RFP ) invitation on behalf of the NM Bioscience Authority . Please read all instructions , specifications , terms , and conditions carefully . Failure to comply with the instructions , specifications , terms , and conditions of this RFP may result in your proposal being declared non - responsive . Respondents must provide a detailed scope of work , schedule , and cost in the proposal . The proposal must not exceed 35 pages . Intoduction The New Mexico Bioscience Authority ( NMBSA ), in coordination with the University of New Mexico ( UNM ), seeks qualified architectural and engineering teams to provide professional services for a feasibility study for a proposed 25 , 000 square - foot wet and dry laboratory and shared office facility in Albuquerque , New Mexico . The study will evaluate potential development at one of two locations : 1 . The Lomas Corridor ( new construction scenario ) 2 . Broadway Boulevard and Central Ave intersection ( existing building renovation scenario e . g . FatPipe or new construction scenario at Innovate ABQ ) The purpose of this RFP is to solicit competitive proposals from experienced firms with demonstrated expertise in laboratory planning , research facility programming , infrastructure analysis , and cost modeling . PROJECT OBJECTIVES The selected consultant team will provide a comprehensive feasibility study that : • Defines programmatic requirements for a 25 , 000 SF multi - tenant bioscience facility • Evaluates both potential sites ( Lomas Corridor and FatPipe / Broadway ) • Assesses building systems capacity and infrastructure needs • Develops high - level cost models ( renovation vs . new construction ) • Identifies risks , regulatory considerations , and implementation pathways • Provides a defensible decision - making framework for stakeholders This study is a pre - design , decision - shaping effort and is not a full architectural design commission . SCOPE OF WORK The selected Offeror shall provide professional architectural and engineering services including : • Needs Assessment and Program Development • Site and Building Evaluation ( New Construction and Renovation Options ) • Programming and Space Planning • Building Systems Analysis ( HVAC , Electrical , Plumbing , Code Compliance ) • Cost Modeling and Phasing • Comparative Site Analysis and Recommendations • Implementation Roadmap and Final Feasibility Report DELIVERABLES • Written feasibility report ( PDF and editable format ) • Site comparison matrix • Conceptual space program and test fits • Order - of - magnitude cost model • Executive summary suitable for legislative and funding review • Presentation to NMBSA leadership MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Respondents must demonstrate : • Experience with laboratory planning and research facilities • Expertise in wet lab infrastructure and building systems

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