RFQ Bellevue Airfield Park Project

The City of Bellevue, Washington is requesting qualifications for progressive design-build services on the Bellevue Airfield Park Project (RFQ #26020), with statements of qualifications due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. An apprenticeship utilization requirement of 15 percent applies to all labor hours on work exceeding $1.5 million.

The scope spans Phase 1 design and construction of a 27-acre community park with trails, wooded picnic areas, playground, splash pad, flexible lawn play areas, basketball and pickleball courts, and schematic design of a regional aquatic center; and Phase 2 completion design and construction of the aquatic center. The City requires demonstrable progressive design-build experience, creativity and collaboration skills, and integrated team engagement throughout both phases.

Phase 1 has a total budget of $24.4 million, including $16.3 million in estimated construction costs with design, $6.4 million in soft costs, Design-Builder fees, insurance, and bonds, and $1.7 million in Washington State Sales Tax. Phase 2 budget for aquatic center construction is estimated at $163 million, contingent on successful fundraising through SplashForward and other capital partners. Funding sources include the 2008 Parks and Natural Areas Levy and the 2022 Parks Levy.

Proposers must demonstrate bonding capacity of not less than $200 million and maintain current registration with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, industrial insurance coverage, and state excise tax registration. Prevailing wage requirements under RCW 39.04.010 apply. The City encourages participation of minority-owned, women-owned, and small businesses during both design and construction phases.

Selection is a two-step process: Step One evaluates Statements of Qualifications (100 points); Step Two evaluates Proposals including interviews, management plans, and fee proposals (100 points). Shortlisted finalists will be notified October 29, 2026 and invited to the RFP stage. Contract execution is anticipated for December 2026 or January 2027, with preconstruction services commencing upon Notice to Proceed on January 26, 2027. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. The City will pay $2,000 honorariums to short-listed finalist firms not awarded the contract.