RFQ Yakima Readiness Center Repair and Replacement, Washington Military Department

The Washington Department of Enterprise Services, procuring on behalf of the Washington Military Department, is requesting qualifications for an architect to provide design services for the Yakima Readiness Center Repair and Replacement project, with Statements of Qualifications due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT.

The Governor's Office has established aspirational diversity goals: 10% Minority Owned Business participation, 6% Women Owned Business participation (both certified by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprises), 5% Veteran Owned Business participation (certified by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs), and 5% Washington Small Business participation (self-identified in the Washington Electronic Business Solution). The selected firm must register with the DES Diversity Compliance program (B2Gnow).

The scope includes programming, design, construction documents, cost estimating, permitting support, and bidding services for an active military facility requiring modernization and repair of deteriorated building systems. Planned work encompasses storefront entry door replacement, access control and security upgrades, structural evaluation, concrete and sidewalk repairs, six restroom renovations, interior finish replacements, lighting upgrades, and fire alarm system evaluation and repair or replacement, with additive alternates for an automated gate system and elevator modernization. The facility is located at 2501 Airport Lane, Yakima, Washington.

The maximum design services fee is $500,000, with a preliminary Maximum Allowable Construction Cost of approximately $3,288,000. Evaluation occurs in two phases: Phase 1 scores Statements of Qualifications on a 100-point scale based on Qualifications of Key Personnel (40 points), Relevant Experience (30 points), and Previous Performance (30 points). Phase 2 consists of optional oral interviews for top-ranked finalists. Short-listed firms will be notified the week of August 31, 2026, with interviews scheduled for the week of September 7, 2026 and final selection announced September 10, 2026. Agreements are anticipated to be executed by mid-September 2026. The state will negotiate fees using OFM Guidelines for Determining Architect/Engineer Fees for Public Works Building Projects and enter into the State of Washington's standard Engineering and Architectural Services Agreement.