Architect Services for the Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT) Project

Washington County, Oregon is seeking professional architectural and engineering services for the Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT) Project, which involves comprehensive design and renovation of two existing buildings across separate sites in Beaverton and Hillsboro. The solicitation requires firms to provide full architectural services including planning, programming, conceptual design, construction documents, and construction administration for facilities totaling approximately 78,000 square feet. Key project objectives include creating substance use treatment facilities with services such as residential treatment, assessment, triage, sobering, withdrawal management, and outpatient supports. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was released on April 14, 2022, with a pre-proposal meeting held on April 25, 2022, and proposals due by May 13, 2022 at 4:00 pm. Proposers will be evaluated on qualifications, workforce diversity, project management approach, team expertise, references, and overall project understanding, with emphasis on design philosophies including race and equity, hope and resiliency, trauma-informed care, and design flexibility. The initial contract term will be three years, with options to renew for up to five years, and an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $1,200,000.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the county appears to prioritize diverse and inclusive team composition in its evaluation criteria. The project involves renovating two existing buildings: an Intensive Services Building expanding from 24,000 to 36,000 square feet and a Community Services Building utilizing its existing 42,000 square foot structure. The total recommended project budget ranges from approximately $9.4 million to $14.1 million, depending on the specific building option selected. The facilities will accommodate 96 total beds across various service types, with specialized spaces including intake rooms, client rooms, administrative offices, peer drop-in centers, outpatient services, medical and dental services, and communal areas. The county requires strict compliance with energy conservation standards, sustainable material usage, and integration of solar energy technology. Architectural firms will need to provide comprehensive Building Information Modeling (BIM) documentation and follow specific digital modeling and data security protocols throughout the project lifecycle.