Outreach Event: Engineering Design Services Phased and On-Call Contracts

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is hosting an in‑person consultant event to preview a series of upcoming engineering design contracts, both on‑call and phased. The agency will later issue RFQs for a variety of services including project planning, options analysis, design, construction, and commissioning across drainage, wastewater, water‑main rehabilitation, creek and floodplain design, pump stations, and dam rehabilitation. Contracts range from approximately $5 M to $30 M each, with durations from 5 to 10 years, and SPU emphasizes inclusion of women‑ and minority‑owned business enterprises (WMBEs). Interested firms are encouraged to register on the City of Seattle’s OpenGov procurement portal, submit questions via the event Q&A page, and prepare for recurring solicitations advertised roughly every 6‑8 weeks. • Primary agency: Seattle Public Utilities (Seattle, WA) • Opportunity type: RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for engineering design services • Contract values: $5 M‑$30 M per contract, multiple contracts across several program areas • Anticipated solicitation ads: starting Nov 2026 through 2027 (monthly schedule) • Contract lengths: 5‑10 years, with phased work over multiple projects • WMBE participation strongly encouraged; contracts >$420 K require a WMBE inclusion plan • All solicitations will be posted on OpenGov; firms must monitor the portal for release dates and submit proposals accordingly.