RFP Consulting Services for Selection of Pool Facility Construction Contracting Method and Potential Additional Owner Support

The City of Shoreline, Washington is requesting proposals for consulting services to determine the preferred public works contracting method for an indoor pool facility project under RFP 1395864, with proposals due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Local Time. Questions are due August 3, 2026.

The scope spans two phases. Phase 1 (September 21–October 30, 2026) includes project management, comparative analysis of contracting methods under RCW Chapter 39.10, facilitation of City decision-making, and documentation of the final decision, with final reports due October 23. Phase 2 (contingent on voter approval of Proposition 1 in November 2026, running November 6, 2026 through March or April 2027) includes support for application to the State of Washington Project Review Committee and presentation if required. The consultant must demonstrate experience with various public works contracting methods, experience supporting complex public facility projects with preference for aquatics facilities, and capacity to execute work quickly. The pool facility project includes a completed 10% schematic design for a 48,000-square-foot facility at 17828 Midvale Ave N on City-owned property, with anticipated design start in early 2027 and construction in 2028.

The maximum total compensation is $80,000 for the duration of both phases unless amended. The initial contract term is eight months, with an option for the City to retain the consultant for subsequent project phases. Cost proposals must provide detailed breakdowns by task and phase with fully burdened billing rates and hours for each deliverable. Evaluation weights are Approach (35 points), Cost Proposal (30 points), Expertise of Project Team (15 points), Demonstration of Project Experience (15 points), and Executive Summary (5 points). The City will select finalists between August 20–24, conduct interviews August 27–28, and issue a contract award between August 31 and September 18, 2026. Proposals are limited to 12 single-spaced pages plus optional cover sheet and team resumes, submitted in PDF format through publicpurchase.com.