Specifications include, but are not limited to: Arapahoe Community College (ACC) in Littleton, Colorado (College) invites submittals from qualified firms with higher education master planning experience to submit their interest and qualifications for the purpose of hiring a firm to provide an update of our Facilities Master Plan (Master Plan). ACC’s Strategic Vision 2020 >2025 sets out the vision to be the leader in innovative community college education and promotes the mission to provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the communities we serve. ACC’s most recent Facilities Master Plan was produced in 2017 and the College has now actualized the top two recommendations from that plan, our Sturm Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock opened in 2019 and our Health Program Integration & Annex Renovation (aka ACC Health Innovation Center) has its project team in place and is working towards project completion on our Littleton Campus in 2024. With these goals accomplished and an international pandemic in the intervening period, ACC is seeking to update our Facilities Master Plan to guide where our campuses are heading next. The project shall consider all aspects of the successful development of a Facilities Master Plan, including but not limited to the following: A visioning process to set the foundation for the development of the Master Plan that will consider how ACC’s facilities will best serve students, staff, and the community. A robust stakeholder process to inform the Master Plan throughout its development, including from: students, employees, the community, local governments, and other educational providers. Incorporation of demographic, economic, and academic analyses developed from ACC and outside sources. The construction of new facilities, and the renovation and expansion of existing facilities, to blend social and academic spaces for students, employees, and faculty/instructors that create environments that promote student success through collaboration and integrative learning. Analysis to determine the cost associated with updating and modernizing existing facilities, as well as developing any alternatives for the facilities. Ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and community on ACC campuses.
