DES - On-Call Architectural Consultants - Statewide

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Architectural Consultants to provide services during the 2025-27 biennium, covering a wide range of jurisdictions across Washington State, including counties such as Franklin, Grant, Chelan, Yakima, and numerous cities and census-designated places. The procurement seeks a minimum of five architectural consultants to perform minor remodel and renovation work on existing state-owned facilities, with services spanning from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. Consultants will be selected through a two-phase process, beginning with a Statement of Qualification evaluation followed by oral interviews. The RFQ requires comprehensive architectural services, with project-specific agreements limited to a maximum of $300,000 per project. Virtual informational meetings are scheduled for March 12, 2025, with proposal submissions due by 2:00 PM PT on March 24, 2025. Evaluation will focus on the consultants' qualifications, expertise, past performance, and ability to meet the state's diverse architectural needs across different geographic regions.

The state actively encourages participation from diverse businesses, including small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises as defined by state statutes. Geographic considerations will play a role in selection, with specific definitions for Eastern Washington (east of Longitude 121 00'00" West) and Southwest Washington (south of Latitude 46.9 00'00" North and west of Longitude 121 00'00" West). Fee negotiations will be conducted using the Office of Financial Management (OFM) Guidelines for Determining Architect/Engineer Fees for Public Works Building Projects, effective July 1, 2025. While the RFQ does not guarantee a minimum number of projects or earnings during the contract period, it represents a significant opportunity for architectural firms to secure state-level work across multiple jurisdictions. The procurement aims to establish a pool of qualified consultants capable of addressing the state's varied architectural needs, with an emphasis on supporting diverse and local businesses throughout Washington State.