DES - On-Call Value Engineering & Constructability Review Cons. - Statewide

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is seeking On-Call Value Engineering and Constructability Review consultants for public works projects during the 2025-27 biennium. The procurement will select a minimum of three consultants, with specific geographic requirements mandating at least one consultant from Eastern Washington and one from Southwest Washington. The primary services include conducting Value Engineering Analysis and Constructability Reviews for public works projects valued at $5 million or more, focusing on alternative solutions, systems analysis, and comprehensive bid document evaluations. Consultants will be evaluated through a two-phase selection process: Phase 1 involves a Statement of Qualification evaluation with 100 possible points, followed by Phase 2 Oral Interviews with an additional 100 possible points. The RFQ requires submissions by 2:00 PM PT on March 27, 2025, with a virtual informational meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM PT. The maximum value for any project-specific agreement is capped at $300,000 and will be limited to a single project, with fees negotiated using OFM Guidelines for Determining Architect/Engineer Fees for Public Works Building Projects effective July 1, 2025.

The state actively encourages participation from diverse businesses, specifically highlighting opportunities for small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises. Prospective consultants must register in the DES Bonfire Hub and are recommended to also register in Washington's Electronic Business Solution Application (WEBS). While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement demonstrates a commitment to inclusive contracting practices. Consultants will be required to provide comprehensive engineering and review services that can potentially impact multiple jurisdictions across Washington, including but not limited to Adams, Benton, Chelan, Clark, King, Pierce, Spokane, and Yakima Counties. Though exact budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the $300,000 per project agreement limit and the statewide scope suggest significant potential contract opportunities for selected consultants. The procurement aims to establish a pool of qualified consultants capable of delivering high-quality value engineering and constructability review services for complex public works projects throughout the state.