Description
The Multnomah County Department of County Assets/Facilities and Property Management is seeking Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Services for the replacement of the Multnomah County Animal Service facility. The new facility will house all MCAS programs and services and provide the needed space, amenities, and qualities for MCAS to meet or exceed all industry standards related to animal care. The project delivery vehicle will be a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) process. The scope of work includes programming, conceptual design services, community/staff engagement, schematic design services, design development services, construction document services, bidding services, and construction contract administration services.
• The facility will be designed to meet the Association of Shelter Veterinarians' Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.
• The facility will strive to achieve LEED Gold Certification or better and meet the state's Green Energy Technology requirements.
• The project will incorporate design practices that create spaces inclusive of as many people as possible.
• The project will prioritize community and patron-focused input.
The project timeline includes:
• Solicitation and contract award: 06/2025 - 09/2025
• Initial community engagement: 09/2025
• Design phase: 10/2025 - 09/2027
• GMP negotiation: 10/2027
• Construction: 01/2028 - 12/2029
• Move-in: 01/2030 - 03/2030
Proposers must be licensed to practice architecture in the State of Oregon and must meet the minimum requirements outlined in the RFP.