Pre-Design Services for Jail Replacement Project #26-00018
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2026-RFQ-169
- State
- Washington
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Stephanie Browning stephanie.browning@piercecountywa.gov (253) 798-7796
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Pierce County Facilities Management Department is requesting Statements of Qualifications from architecture firms for pre-design services on the Jail Replacement Project #26-00018, with submissions due July 31, 2026. The successful firm must demonstrate strength in jail, correctional, or detention facility design, including housing, separation and security levels, direct and indirect observation models, and technology systems.
The scope spans pre-design and alternative analysis for a replacement facility on the Pierce County Downtown Campus in Tacoma, Washington. The project involves three existing structures: the Cloverleaf Jail and Tacoma Ave Bump-out (910 Tacoma Ave), the 2002 Jail Addition (701 Nollmeyer Lane), and the County-City Building (930 Tacoma Avenue). Based on previous studies, the 2002 Jail Addition and County-City Building A-wing and B-tower are anticipated to remain; other buildings may be demolished and replaced. Existing systems and shared components extend throughout all campus buildings and will require phasing analysis. A separate concurrent project includes modifications to the 2002 Jail to facilitate future construction. The pre-design deliverable must include alternative analysis and a recommendation for project delivery methodology that will serve as the basis for cost estimates and schedules in subsequent design and construction phases.
The County has attached supporting documents including the Pierce County Justice Center 20-Year Master Plan, jail entry and security procedures, background authorization forms, a sample professional services agreement, and the detailed RFQ document. No contract value, term length, or evaluation criteria weightings are disclosed in the posted summary. The RFQ document itself (472 KB, posted June 26) likely contains these details and should be reviewed for timeline specifics, submission requirements, and any stated preferences or set-asides.
Opportunity text
The Pierce County Facilities Management Department (County) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from experienced professional architecture firms for pre-design services for the Jail Replacement Project. The project is located on the Pierce County Downtown Campus that currently consists of the following buildings:
Cloverleaf Jail and Tacoma Ave Bump-out: 910 Tacoma Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
2002 Jail: 701 Nollmeyer Lane, Tacoma, WA 98402
County-City Building: 930 Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 (A-wing, B-tower, C-wing)
Based on previous studies, it is anticipated that the 2002 Jail Addition, as well as the County-City Building A-wing and B-tower will remain, while other buildings may be demolished and replaced. Existing systems and shared components and services extend throughout all these buildings and impact and phasing will need to be included in the pre-design. There is a separate project outside of this contract to make modifications to the 2002 Jail so it can be used to help facilitate future construction on the campus, specifically the Jail Replacement. There may still be additional revisions and modifications for systems that cannot be done in advance as part of the 2002 Jail Renovation, but will rather need to be done as part of the Jail Replacement project.
The successful firm to this RFQ will complete pre-design, including alternative analysis and submit the deliverable to the Owner. The final deliverable should include a recommendation for project delivery methodology that will also be used as the basis of cost estimates and schedules provided. This document will guide subsequent phases of design and construction.
The successful firm for this project will possess strength in design of jail, correctional or detention facilities, including experience with housing, separation, and security levels, direct and indirect observation models, and technology systems used in operating jails. The firm should also possess strength in Jail related facilities and services including government office space, Courtrooms, medical/dental spaces, and property storage. Buildings and services on the campus identified to remain must stay operational during the construction. The firm should be experienced in developing phasing and temporary service plans.
The successful firm will possess experience in completing pre-designs on projects of comparable characteristics including demolition and reconstruction on an operational campus, organizational strength for projects of the same size and timeframe, firm/team strength and experience with overall project planning, programming, coordinating consultant team specialists, scope and budget development, and all other pre-design services required to provide the County with a final pre-design report. This description is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the consultant team should consider any tasks or services deemed necessary to complete the pre-design satisfactorily. Consultant teams are encouraged to bring any expertise gained from other projects, creative ideas tested elsewhere, and best practices applicable to this project.
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