Design and Wayfinding Standards Manual

New Mexico State University ("NMSU" or "University") is seeking proposals from qualified firms to develop a complete, coordinated, and implementable NMSU Campus Design and Wayfinding Standards Manual ("Manual").

The Manual shall replace and consolidate NMSU's existing Campus Design Guidelines and Campus Wayfinding and Signage Policy into one University-wide standards document. It shall establish clear requirements for the planning, design, construction, renovation, repair, replacement, operation, maintenance, and life-cycle management of NMSU facilities, infrastructure, site improvements, interior environments, signage, and wayfinding systems.

The Manual will be used by NMSU staff, design consultants, contractors, vendors, maintenance personnel, and other parties involved in University projects. It shall be practical, searchable, adaptable, enforceable, and structured for routine use throughout project delivery and facility operations.

The selected firm shall provide all professional services, personnel, coordination, research, workshops, field review, graphic design, technical writing, quality control, and deliverables necessary to produce the completed Manual.

Project Initiation and Management

• Conduct a project kickoff meeting with NMSU.
• Prepare and maintain a detailed project schedule, communication plan, decision log, and document-review process.
• Establish a process for collecting, tracking, responding to, and incorporating NMSU comments.

Existing Document Review and Gap Assessment

The selected firm shall prepare an Existing Conditions and Gap Assessment Report for NMSU review before beginning full Manual development.

Campus Design Standards

The selected firm shall develop a comprehensive Campus Design Standards section within the Manual. The standards shall address all applicable CSI MasterFormat construction divisions and related campus systems, materials, products, assemblies, building components, infrastructure, and site elements.

Wayfinding and Signage Standards

The selected firm shall develop a fully integrated Wayfinding and Signage Standards section within the Manual. This section shall replace the existing wayfinding policy and function as an implementable design and technical standards resource.

Implementation and Quality-Control Tools

• CSI Division Coverage Matrix
• Approved Systems and Products Matrix
• Project Review Checklists
• Substitution and Exception Process
• Design and Construction Reference Tools
• Closeout and Turnover Requirements
• Governance and Update Framework

Deliverables

• Project Management Plan, schedule, stakeholder-engagement approach, meeting schedule, and decision log.
• Existing Conditions and Gap Assessment Report, including findings, recommendations, proposed Manual organization, and identified standards priorities.
• Draft NMSU Campus Design and Wayfinding Standards Manual for NMSU review.
• Revised draft Manual incorporating NMSU comments.
• Final NMSU Campus Design and Wayfinding Standards Manual, complete and ready for adoption and University-wide use.
• Editable electronic source files for all documents, drawings, graphics, schedules, templates, details, specifications, and matrices.
• Searchable, accessible PDF versions of all final documents suitable for posting and University-wide use.
• Final presentation and implementation/orientation session for NMSU staff and other stakeholders designated by the University.

Submission

Respondents must submit proposals through the NMSU online bidding system at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=NMSU and the upload of the proposal must be completed no later than the Submission of Proposal Deadline. Proposals not uploaded to the NMSU online bidding system by the deadline will be **rejected**.

Evaluation

Proposals must address each of the following criteria, with points up to the value listed:

| Criterion | Points |
| --- | --- |
| Firm Qualifications and Relevant Experience | 25 |
| Project Team Qualifications | 25 |
| Technical Approach and Understanding of the Project | 20 |
| Wayfinding and Signage Expertise | 10 |
| Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination Strategy | 10 |
| Quality Control and Implementation Tools | 10 |
| Total Possible Points | 100 |

The Resident Business preference is eight percent of the total possible points, and the Resident Veteran Business preference is ten percent of the total possible points. Respondent shall include a copy of the certificate issued by State of New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department.

The selection committee may interview the Respondent(s) of the top rated proposals; however, contracts may be awarded without such interviews and based solely on written proposals.

**Required** prerequisites to enter a bid: *Conflict of Interest*, *Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity*, and *Non-Collusion Form*. Respondents must also attach a *Letter of Transmittal*.