RFQ Phase 1: DSHS - SCC Emergency Generator Power Replacement - Department of Social and Health Services

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Phase 1 on behalf of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for design services related to the SCC Emergency Generator Power Replacement project at the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island. The procurement seeks qualified architecture and engineering firms to design and install a resilient emergency power system comprising two exterior-rated generators, structural concrete pads, wiring, cabling, an automatic transfer switch, and a load bank for monthly generator testing, along with removal of the existing generator at this 216-bed total confinement facility for sexually violent predators and court-designated sex offenders. Qualified respondents must demonstrate expertise in mental health facility and hospital design, Joint Commission certification, occupied space management, and multi-phased state agency construction, with evaluation criteria in Phase 1 based on qualifications of key personnel (35 points), relevant experience (35 points), and past performance (30 points), followed by Phase 2 oral interviews scored on organization and management (25 points), project management (25 points), project approach (25 points), and experience (25 points). Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) are due June 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT, with an informational meeting scheduled for May 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT via Microsoft Teams; short-listed firms will be notified the week of June 15, 2026, with interviews scheduled for the week of June 22, 2026. SOQs must not exceed 25 single-sided pages and must be submitted through the DES Euna Procurement portal, with anticipated agreement execution in early July 2026. The project must comply with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Joint Commission requirements while maintaining environmental stewardship and ensuring the facility remains occupied during construction with detailed coordination for phasing plans.

Diverse business inclusion is required for this procurement, with aspirational participation goals of 10% Minority Owned Business, 6% Women Owned Business, 5% Veteran Owned Business, and 5% Washington Small Businesses. All consultants must register in the DES Euna Procurement portal and are encouraged to register in Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) application to participate in this opportunity. Selected firms will enter into DES's standard Engineering and Architectural Services Agreement with fees negotiated using OFM Guidelines for Determining Architect/Engineer Fees for Public Works Building Projects, utilizing a design-bid-build delivery method. The preliminary Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC) for this project is $4,000,000, with funding provided through the 2026 Supplemental Budget for both design and construction phases. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the available documentation. Respondents must complete the Standard Form 330 (SF-330) Architect-Engineer Qualifications form, the Consultant Selection Contact Form with firm identification and contact information, and a Diverse Business Inclusion Plan demonstrating commitment to inclusive subcontracting and supplier diversity throughout the project lifecycle.