Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · SACRAMENTO STATE

    Request for Qualifications - Downtown Center Master Plan #B250026

    Issued by Sacramento State
    educationRFQSacramento StateSol. B250026
    Open · 7d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    7
    due Apr 30, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Mar 3, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Sacramento State
    education
    NAICS CODE
    541310
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Sacramento State seeks master planning services for a Downtown Center Master Plan to develop a university-led economic development hub with academic, civic, and private components, including infrastructure assessment and flexible mixed-use development.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    B250026
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Status
    Bidding
    Level
    education
    Published Date
    March 3, 2026
    Due Date
    April 30, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541310AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Sacramento State
    Agency
    Sacramento State

    Description

    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:• School of Public Affairs• Student Housing• Artificial Intelligence Policy Center• Events Center• Parking StructureA 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 capitalVertical 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. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: Yes Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Procurement Address: 6000 J Street, Sacramento CA 95819, Welcome Center 2nd Floor Conference Room County: Sacramento Other Details: 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 estimatesThe inclusion of financial advisory services is not anticipated at this time, with the exception of cost estimating services related to infrastructure improvements. Notes: Refer to the attached Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

    Key dates

    1. March 3, 2026Published
    2. April 30, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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