Only a portion of the $20 million grant will be used for the Master Site Plan. The grant funds the overall redevelopment effort, and exact allocations for this specific phase are not publicly shared. Once a firm is selected, more specific budget details will be provided.
The Mixed-Use Cultural Center is not part of the current RFQ’s scope and will be pursued through a separate RFP/RFQ (anticipated in late 2025). However, the Master Site Plan should identify possible locations and programming for this building (and other future structures) so that the broader site strategy accounts for every intended element.
MXMF plans to shortlist top-rated proposals and conduct interviews with finalists before entering into contract. Although national firms may apply, MXMF also intends to secure a local partner to support the project if the selected prime consultant is not based in the area.
Yes, a budget has already been established, covering the design and completion of the master site plan, as well as the ground-up Mixed-Use project and its construction.
That information is not yet determined. The Master Site Plan process will help MXMF define high-level space allocations. Specific building programs, occupancy details, and design requirements will emerge in future phases. For now, planning should remain flexible to accommodate an evolving program.
The selection committee will include an MXMF board member, the Executive Director, officials from Omaha Planning, the owner’s representative, and licensed architects.
This RFQ focuses solely on the conceptual master plan for the entire 17-acre campus. Detailed design services and construction administration are not part of the current scope. Future RFPs/RFQs will address additional phases once full design or construction is initiated.
The master plan will include an initial level of building programming for the entire campus. However, detailed programming for the Mixed-Use Museum/Cultural Center is part of this RFQ. All facilities must meet their functional requirements while aligning with the master site layout and infrastructure design.
A general contractor is not part of this RFQ. The Master Site Plan phase is primarily conceptual. If MXMF moves forward with construction, they may issue a separate RFP/RFQ or pursue another selection method for the general contractor.
Yes, the entire 17-acre campus—including the existing building, parking lots, and the former railbed area—is included in this Master Site Plan. Although these elements will be evaluated for renovation or redesign, there are no immediate plans to demolish the existing building or north parking lot. The master planning phase will determine how best to integrate or modify these features.
Only stakeholder engagement is formally required for this Master Site Plan RFQ. A broader public engagement initiative may occur in subsequent phases. For now, MXMF will lead coordination with key project partners, leadership focus groups, and other relevant stakeholders.
Earlier plans lacked sufficient detail regarding the site’s significant elevation changes and did not adequately address accessibility and mobility. The new Master Site Plan aims to provide a holistic solution—integrating topographic constraints, optimizing circulation, and reflecting the foundation’s long-term vision.
Yes. Stormwater management and drainage considerations will serve as a significant component of the master plan scope.
Yes. An outlined site plan showing parcels and boundaries will be posted on the MXMF website. Additionally, older site plan documents—though outdated—can be requested for reference. They do not adequately address accessibility or topographic challenges, which the new Master Site Plan must resolve.
