Office Space Consolidation

Pierce County (County) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from experienced professional architecture and engineering firms/teams for the design, and construction administration of multiple projects within County facilities and offices located in Pierce County, City of Tacoma, and City of University Place. The project entails the design of office tenant improvements (TI) and site civil designs including but not limited to the following: Architectural design and layout of office tenant improvements HVAC and electrical Low voltage security and access control Site parking and outdoor security Electric vehicle charging Site storm water Building and site development permits The selected Contractor will work with the County to develop the cost-effective and efficient phasing plan and designs, prioritized to accomplish the project goals of completing the design, permitting, and construction of the interior and exterior improvements necessary to consolidate staff into existing facilities. The County conducted a “Space Consolidation Feasibility Study” in July 2023 with KMB Architects which resulted in the development and conceptual design of the interior and exterior improvement needed to facilitate the consolidation effort, see Appendix A – “Pierce County Planning and Public Works Space Consolidation Feasibility Study”. This document will define and set the background and priorities that the County is working to address, recognizing there are limited funds and sequencing of work that will need to occur. Pierce County will select a qualified architectural and engineering firm/team, hereafter referred to as “contractor(s)” based on the scoring criteria listed in the evaluation section and the County will issue, negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA). The County intends to issue one PSA for all project phases and locations but reserves the right to award one or multiple PSAs for the requested services. SOQs should be submitted assuming one PSA shall be awarded.