Louise Shunk Daycare Renovation and Addition

The State of Montana, through Montana State University, is seeking a qualified A/E firm to provide full‑service design for the renovation and expansion of the Louise Shunk Daycare Center on the Bozeman campus. The scope includes programming, schematic design, construction documents, construction administration, and sustainability compliance, with an emphasis on increasing capacity, meeting modern childcare codes, and achieving high‑performance building standards. The design budget is $500,000 and the total project cost is estimated at $5 million. Submissions are due April 30, 2026, with award expected in May 2026. • Full‑service architectural/engineering services for a public early‑childhood education facility, covering programming through construction administration. • Required experience includes daycare or similar public‑facility projects, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with state high‑performance building standards (potential LEED). • Single‑prime A/E contract; design budget $500 k, total project estimate $5 M; award anticipated May 2026 after interviews.