Taos County

The buyer seeks proposals to create an operational plan for the Historic County Courthouse on Taos Plaza. The plan should include artist incubator spaces, visitor services, office space planning, and operational planning for community events. The project aims to align with community vision and values while preserving the historic structure. The buyer wants to re-establish the Plaza as a place of belonging for residents.

• 11/27/2024 - Question Submission Deadline
• 12/5/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 12/6/2024 - Proposal Ratings/Interviews
• 12/17/2024 - Award to Board of County Commissioners

• Create comprehensive operational plan for Historic County Courthouse
• Plan for 4-7 artist incubator spaces on ground floor
• Develop visitor services offerings
• Plan space use for upstairs offices with Taos Historical Society
• Consider interpretive opportunities for Old Jail
• Create operational plan for Mural Room as community events space
• Develop pro forma for building utilities, security, and rental rates
• Devise plan for operating portions of second floor as History Museum
• Develop scope of work for future RFP to select museum operator
• Review and update County policies for future management of Courthouse