Montalvo STEM Education and Community Center Service Provider

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City of Flagstaff, AZ - Public Works - Administration has issued request for proposal, solicitation 2027-022.

The City of Flagstaff, AZ is requesting Proposals for Montalvo STEM Education and Community Center Service Provider. Proposals are to be submitted on or before November 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM via the City's eProcurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/flagstaffaz. Late Proposals will not be accepted. The City of Flagstaff seeks a qualified service provider to operate high‑quality, community‑centered youth programming focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The selected provider will deliver accessible, equitable, and engaging educational experiences that promote curiosity, skill‑building, and career exploration for local youth. Programming must align with City values, support neighborhood revitalization, and demonstrate strong value to the community and taxpayers.

The City of Flagstaff is constructing a STEM specific education and community center in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Following Council discussions, funds were appropriated for site redevelopment of a former decommissioned fire station and the delivery of a community asset focused on STEM education and the youth of the community. In 2024, a design build solicitation resulted in an award to Loven Contracting to provide the design and construction of the STEM facility. The current design and project were presented to various stakeholders and the neighborhood resulting in good feedback and a deliverable project. Site work and vertical construction started in early 2026 with an anticipated construction completion in the 4 th quarter of 2026.

Responses are due November 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM MST.

Questions must be submitted by October 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM MST.

Commodity categories: Amusement, Decorations, Entertainment, Gifts, Toys, Etc.; Art Equipment And Supplies; Art Objects; Computer Hardware And Peripherals For Microcomputers; Computer Hardware And Peripherals For Mini And Main Frame Computers; Computer Accessories And Supplies; Computer Software For Microcomputers, Systems, Including Cloud-Based (Preprogrammed); Computer Software For Mini And Mainframe Computers (Preprogrammed).

Contact: Scott Overton, Public Works Director (scott.overton@flagstaffaz.gov, (928) 213-2107).

1 document is attached to the notice: Sample - Facility Use License Agreement Montalvo.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/flagstaffaz/projects/294197. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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