209079 UWMC ML 4NN 4EE Acute Care Expansion GC/CM RFP & Addenda (Contractor)

The University of Washington is soliciting proposals for General Contractor/Construction Management (GC/CM) services for the UWMC ML 4NN 4EE Acute Care Expansion project at the Montlake campus. The project involves renovating 18,500 square feet of the Pacific Tower's 4th floor, converting former administrative areas back into patient care space to create approximately 24 additional medical/surgical acute patient care beds and bays. The overall project budget is 35.5 million dollars, with a target budget for GC/CM work of 26 million dollars and an estimated Maximum Allowable Construction Cost of 19.5 million dollars. Due to the project's location within an active, occupied hospital, the selected firm must demonstrate a high capacity for maintaining patient safety and minimizing operational disruptions. The selection process is a multi-step competitive negotiation based on a cumulative scoring system involving an initial proposal, interviews, and a final proposal focusing on the percent fee and specified general conditions work. Key requirements for bidders include providing payment and performance bonds, insurance verification, and a comprehensive Safety and Health Qualifications Statement. The project timeline begins with an agreement for preconstruction services expected on December 30, 2026, followed by a design and construction phase that concludes with the owner's move-in on October 2, 2028. All services must comply with RCW 39.10.340 through 39.10.410, and the university encourages the participation of Business Equity Enterprises.