Description
The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is seeking an architect‑engineer team to design the repair and replacement of the Yakima Readiness Center for the Washington Military Department. This RFQ calls for comprehensive design services—including programming, conceptual and detailed design, cost estimating, permitting support, and field investigations—covering building envelope upgrades, security enhancements, restroom renovations, interior finishes, lighting, and fire‑alarm system work, with optional alternates for motor‑pool gate automation and elevator modernization. The selected firm will deliver construction‑ready documents for a project with an estimated construction cost of roughly $3.3 million and a design‑fee ceiling of $500,000.
• Scope: Architectural and engineering design only (no construction administration).
• Deliverables: Full construction‑document set, cost estimates, permitting assistance, and coordination with DES and MIL.
• Timeline: SOQ due 8/25/2026, short‑list announced early September, final selection by mid‑September 2026.
• Evaluation: Phase 1 (SOQ) weighted on personnel qualifications, relevant experience, and past performance; optional Phase 2 interview.
• Diversity: Firms must outline strategies to meet Washington’s aspirational minority, women, veteran, and small‑business participation goals.