All correspondence must be made through the Vendor Portal. The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit sealed statements of qualification from experienced firms to establish a contract for Architectural Services for El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center (“Hospital District, University Medical Center, Owner or Hospital”). The selection of the firm will be at the sole discretion of University Medical Center and will be based on University Medical Center’s sole opinion about which firm best meets the needs and requirements of University Medical Center. The services contemplated under this solicitation are for Architectural as well as Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Construction Drawings, Bid and Construction Administration for a new Central Geriatric Clinic to be located near the intersection of Raynolds Street and I-10 and is included in the UMC 2025 General Obligation Bond Implementation Program. Reference Exhibit B for additional information The intent is to engage the qualified Architect to work under the direction of the Assistant Administrator of Planning, Design and Construction through the completion of the Project. The Assistant Administrator of Planning, Design and Construction is responsible for the overall management of the 2025 UMC General Obligation Bond Implementation Program including contract administration, coordination with other UMC Team members, community/education , communication with Stakeholders, etc.