RFQ Richland Innovation Center Redevelopment Plan

The City of Richland, Washington is requesting statements of qualifications for development of a redevelopment plan for the Richland Innovation Center, a 53-acre property in north Richland, with qualifications due July 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Local Time and questions due July 10, 2026.

The scope encompasses site assessment, stakeholder engagement, urban design and aesthetics recommendations, and redevelopment funding strategy for the Innovation Center site near WSU Tri-Cities, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Hanford High School, and the Columbia River. The City requires a consultant or team that is continuously operated and Washington-founded or headquartered, with at least 25 years of combined design experience, demonstrated expertise in mixed-use redevelopment projects, knowledge of State of Washington regulations, and portfolio experience on projects of 25 acres or larger featuring pedestrian and public art amenities.

The contract is structured on a time-and-materials basis with a not-to-exceed maximum amount. Funding of $900,000 flows through the Washington State Department of Commerce Clean Energy Siting & Permitting Grant, with the City of Richland as the contracting entity. Coordination partners include the Port of Benton, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, WSU Tri-Cities, and Hanford High School.

Submissions must include the RFQ Signature Form, W-9, letter of instruction, a four-page executive summary, approach to development objectives and schedule, project experience, and references. All submissions are electronic through Public Purchase.com only; hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed submissions are not accepted. The evaluation and selection process begins July 24, 2026, with interviews potentially occurring in August, an anticipated intent to award in September, and a targeted project completion date of June 15, 2027. Standard insurance, indemnification, Title VI nondiscrimination compliance, and prevailing wage law requirements apply.