RFP GC/CM Services for Harborview Ninth and Jefferson Building 3T MRI

King County Department of Executive Services is requesting proposals for General Contractor/Construction Manager services for the Harborview Ninth and Jefferson Building 3T MRI Project, with proposals due August 24, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on August 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via teleconference. The project involves preconstruction and construction to create a make-ready space for 3T MRI installation and programming upgrades to the existing Harborview Medical Center outpatient imaging program on the third floor of the Ninth and Jefferson Building in Seattle, Washington.

King County has established voluntary participation goals: 7% Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 3% Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), 5% Public Works Small Business Enterprises (PWSBE), and 2% Veteran-Owned Businesses (VOB). Mandatory apprentice utilization of at least 15% of total construction labor hours is required. The project is subject to King County living wage requirements for contracts valued at $100,000 or more.

Preconstruction services are estimated at $144,200 with a four-month performance period commencing November 5, 2026. GC/CM construction services are estimated at $4.699 million (excluding Washington State sales tax) with an 11-month performance period beginning February 1, 2027, and substantial completion targeted for October 30, 2027. Proposers must demonstrate bonding capacity of not less than $4.699 million plus sales tax and provide proof of insurance capability.

Evaluation uses a three-stage approach: initial proposal evaluation on experience and approach (100 points), finalist interviews on September 17, 2026 (75 points), and final price proposals due September 22, 2026 (25 points), totaling 200 possible points. Notification of finalists occurs by September 14, 2026. The County will award to the highest-ranked proposer, with option to negotiate with subsequent finalists if agreement cannot be reached with the top-ranked firm. Negotiations commence October 2, 2026.