RFQ Phase 1: WSP - Crime Lab South - Washington State Patrol

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Phase 1 services related to the Crime Lab South facility, seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to support a state law enforcement infrastructure project. The procurement specifically targets professional services for the design and initial planning stages of a new crime laboratory facility. Vendors must complete and submit Standard Form 330 (SF-330), which details their organizational qualifications, key personnel experience, and relevant project history demonstrating competence in similar infrastructure developments. The RFQ requires comprehensive documentation of team capabilities, including organizational charts, professional resumes, and example projects that highlight multi-disciplinary collaboration. Interested consultants must submit their complete qualification packages by January 14, 2026, with evaluation criteria focused on demonstrated professional competence, technical expertise, and the ability to deliver complex public safety infrastructure projects.

The solicitation includes a Diverse Business Inclusion Plan that establishes specific requirements for minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprise participation in the procurement process. The plan sets percentage benchmarks for diverse business subcontracting and requires prime contractors to document and report their diversity utilization throughout contract performance. Contractors will need to demonstrate good faith efforts to meet established diversity goals, with provisions for technical assistance and access to supplier databases to support inclusive participation. While specific award values are not explicitly stated in the provided documents, the project represents a significant state infrastructure investment in law enforcement facilities. The procurement is open to qualified architectural and engineering firms that can meet the technical requirements and diversity participation goals outlined in the solicitation documents, with the Washington State Patrol seeking to select the most qualified vendor based on comprehensive evaluation of professional capabilities and commitment to inclusive contracting practices.