Renovation of a fitness / recreation center in Butte, Montana. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a fitness / recreation center.

Programming and design of a modernization to the HPER Complex, including but not limited to: a retirement of the existing pool and conversion to an auxiliary student gym; expanded locker rooms, in part to address Title IX expectations regarding gendered facilities; an expansion of support space to meet the needs of a growing student-athlete population; and creating flexible use spaces to address operational efficiency on campus and provide event-hosting capabilities. Firms wishing to submit an RFQ for this project need to be aware of the accelerated timeline of early design; a concept design needs to be created in June 2026 to be presented to the Board of Regents in July 2026. The construction cost is estimated at $3,520,000, plus additional project costs. The Architecture & Engineering Division is accepting qualifications for architectural and engineering services for the Montana Tech – HPER Complex Renovation Project in Butte, MT. Firms interested in being considered must submit Form 115 through the State’s eMACS system. Information in addition to the 115 is acceptable. Submissions must be submitted no later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Submissions received after the deadline may result in rejection. The procedure for selection will be in accordance with 18-8-204 MCA. Firms selected for an interview will be given project-specific initial information, interview topics/questions, and the interview schedule. Selected firms will present their credentials before an interview committee, which will then submit the names of three qualified firms to the Department of Administration Director, who will appoint one firm for the project in accordance with 18-2-112 MCA. Question Deadline 04/16/2026 at 2:00 PM MT The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. Request for Proposal for Design Services is Underway