Camp Long Lodge Renovation Design Services

Seattle Parks & Recreation (SPR) is soliciting proposals from a multi-disciplinary design team, led by an architecture firm, to undertake the restoration and modernization of the historic Camp Long Lodge in Seattle. The project aims not only to return the Lodge to active community use but also to preserve its historic character while improving its integration with the surrounding natural environment. Key objectives include implementing sustainability and climate adaptation upgrades, modernizing building systems such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. The scope emphasizes design excellence, historic preservation, and environmental sensitivity, aligning with the City’s broader goals around equity, inclusion, and sustainability. This solicitation, identified as 2025-052, is managed under Washington State local government authority and follows a best-value trade-off evaluation process weighted between written proposals (45%) and interviews (55%). Evaluation criteria focus heavily on previous relevant project experience—especially public recreation/community buildings, historic preservation, and system upgrades—consultant and team qualifications, project innovation, and inclusion plans promoting Women- and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (WMBE) participation with a target of 20%. Compliance with City licensing, insurance, non-discrimination, and business tax obligations is mandatory, and awarded consultancies must adhere to City standard contract terms without modifications. The contract requires submittal of a WMBE subcontracting plan, proof of insurance coverage, and appropriate business licensing. Deliverables and performance schedules will be governed by negotiated terms upon contract execution, with work primarily performed within Seattle at City-owned sites. The City's public records laws apply, mandating transparency of contract materials. While no final contract clauses or fixed contract value are specified, insurers and contractors must anticipate adherence to City standards including ADA, LEED, and applicable codes. Submissions must be uploaded electronically by May 19, 2026, through Seattle’s procurement portal, with strict page limits and formatting requirements. The City reserves the right to select the proposal that demonstrates the best overall value based on the combined technical merit, innovation, inclusion, and presentation.