DES - On-Call Mechanical Engineering Consultants - Statewide

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #2025-806) for On-Call Mechanical Engineering Consultants to provide services across multiple counties in Washington state during the 2025-27 biennium. The procurement seeks a minimum of three consultants to deliver comprehensive mechanical design services, including predesign, design, bidding, construction administration, and project close out for minor remodels and renovations of existing state-owned facilities. Qualified consultants must demonstrate expertise in mechanical engineering and be prepared to work on projects with a maximum value of $300,000 per project-specific agreement. The selection process will be conducted in two phases: Phase 1 involves a Statement of Qualification evaluation with 100 possible points, followed by Phase 2 Oral Interviews also worth 100 points. Submissions are due by 2:00 PM PT on March 25, 2025, with a virtual informational meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM PT. At least one selected consultant must maintain a physical office in Eastern Washington and another in Southwest Washington, ensuring geographic representation and accessibility.

The state demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity by explicitly seeking consultants with diverse business interests, including small businesses, minority and women-owned businesses, and veteran-owned businesses. Selected consultants will be required to report payment details through the DES Diversity Compliance program B2GNow, which supports transparency and inclusion in state contracting. Fees for selected consultants will be negotiated using the Office of Financial Management (OFM) Guidelines for Determining Architect/Engineer Fees for Public Works Building Projects, effective July 1, 2025. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the per-project maximum of $300,000 provides insight into the scale of potential work. The procurement covers an extensive list of jurisdictions, including but not limited to counties such as King, Pierce, Spokane, Thurston, and many others, indicating a statewide scope for mechanical engineering consulting services.