Opportunity
Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) Planet bids #3653BD1502
RFQ: 30% Design Services for Snowflake Lodge Replacement at Diamond Peak Ski Resort
Posted
June 22, 2026
Respond By
July 16, 2026
Identifier
3653BD1502
NAICS
541310, 541330
The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide 30% Design Services for the Snowflake Lodge Replacement Project at Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Nevada. - Government Buyer: - Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID), Public Works Department - Scope of Work: - Develop a 30% Design package for the replacement of Snowflake Lodge - Services include architectural vision, site design, engineering concepts, cost estimates, and stakeholder engagement - Four project scenarios range from a winter-only facility to a fully programmed year-round destination, with capital costs from $28.4M to $49.6M - Project aims to improve guest experience, increase operational capacity, and enhance financial performance - Notable Requirements: - Preference for teams with experience in mountain resort facilities, destination hospitality, public recreation, and projects over $30M - Experience in environmentally sensitive or highly regulated areas (e.g., Tahoe Basin) is strongly preferred - Two-phase selection process: qualifications and technical proposal/interview - Coordination required with a separately procured Pre-Construction Manager and permitting consultant - Compliance with Nevada licensing is mandatory - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named; potential interested firms include Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers, BAR Architects, Collaborative Design Studio, Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc., JKAE, KPFF, KTGY, Lefrancois Engineering, Lumos & Associates, Sherwood Design Engineers, Stan Can Design, and W|Y Architects - Products/Services Requested: - 30% Design Services for Snowflake Lodge Replacement (architectural, engineering, planning, and estimating) - Four facility scenarios detailed, each with specific seating, event capacity, and facility features - Estimated contract value for design services is based on a total project budget of approximately $38 million
Description
Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide 30% Design Services for the Snowflake Lodge Replacement Project. The project aims to develop a 30% Design package based on a comprehensive Needs Assessment that established operational requirements, stakeholder priorities, financial considerations, space programming, and project objectives. The selected Design Team will be responsible for developing the architectural vision, site design, engineering concepts, cost estimates, and other deliverables necessary to guide future design development and construction. The District prefers Design Teams experienced in mountain resort facilities, destination hospitality venues, public recreation facilities, and projects exceeding $30 million, with experience in environmentally sensitive or highly regulated jurisdictions, including the Tahoe Basin, being highly desirable.