DES - On-Call Commissioning Services Consultants - Statewide

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Commissioning Services Consultants for the 2025-27 biennium, covering a broad range of jurisdictions across Washington state. The procurement seeks consultants to provide comprehensive commissioning services for various building systems, including HVAC equipment, controls, ductwork, electrical systems, exhaust fans, smoke evacuation systems, carbon dioxide detectors, laboratory equipment, plumbing, fire/life safety, security, low voltage, emergency power, domestic hot water, and building envelope systems. The solicitation requires a minimum of three consultants, with specific geographic requirements mandating at least two consultants with physical offices in Eastern Washington and one in Southwest Washington. The RFQ evaluation process will be conducted in two phases: Phase 1 involves a Statement of Qualification evaluation worth 100 points, followed by Phase 2 Oral Interviews also worth 100 points. Interested consultants must submit their qualifications by March 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, with an informational meeting scheduled virtually on March 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM PT. Each project-specific agreement will have a maximum value of $300,000 and be limited to a single project, with fees negotiated using OFM Guidelines for Determining Architect/Engineer Fees for Public Works Building Projects.

The state demonstrates a commitment to diverse business participation, explicitly seeking to include consultants with varied business interests, including small businesses, minority and women-owned businesses, and veteran-owned businesses. Selected consultants must register in the DES Bonfire Hub and are encouraged to register in Washington's Electronic Business Solution Application (WEBS). The procurement aims to establish a pool of qualified consultants who can provide technical expertise across multiple building systems and jurisdictions throughout Washington state. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the RFQ indicates a strategic approach to building a diverse and geographically representative consulting roster. The fee structure will be based on OFM Guidelines effective July 1, 2025, suggesting a standardized approach to compensation that aligns with state procurement standards. The comprehensive nature of the commissioning services and the multi-phase selection process underscores the state's rigorous approach to selecting high-quality consulting services for public works building projects.