CITYWIDE CONSULTANT ROSTER: Construction and Building Related Consulting

The City of Seattle is soliciting qualified consultants to establish a citywide roster for construction and building-related consulting services through solicitation number CTY-CR-2025-05. This Request for Qualification (RFQ) aims to populate a list of pre-qualified consultants across various scopes of work within the construction and building disciplines, enabling City departments to efficiently contract consulting services estimated at amounts below $410,000 per engagement. The roster program is scheduled to commence tentatively on December 15, 2025, and will remain active through December 31, 2030, with proposals to be submitted via a newly transitioned procurement portal. Eligible consultants must submit qualifications including statements of relevant experience, certifications, business licenses, and certain affirmative disclosures such as Women- and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (WMBE) status where applicable. The program prioritizes small business participation and requires supporting documentation regarding ownership, licensing, specialized project experience, and inclusion plans for contracts exceeding specified thresholds. Contracts awarded through this roster utilize standardized City of Seattle consultant agreement templates, which define contractual terms such as the scope of work, term options, and provisions for work expansion. While specific federal contract clauses are not enumerated in the solicitation documents, agreements involving federal funding must comply with applicable federal requirements. Consultants must maintain insurance coverage with the City named as an additional insured and are subject to background investigations and immigration compliance policies. The City's audit rights extend up to six years post final payment, encompassing subconsultant records. Deliverables focus on comprehensive construction-related professional services, including design development, construction administration, ADA accessibility consulting, environmental compliance, and cost estimating. Performance and acceptance occur primarily onsite, with quality assurance aligned to federal, state, and local standards including ADA and environmental regulations. Submission requirements emphasize completeness and compliance with the City's administrative and technical mandates, and all applications must be submitted digitally through the designated Seattle procurement portal by December 30, 2030. No specific contract value or pricing details are fixed at this solicitation stage, underscoring the roster's role as a prequalification mechanism rather than a single procurement contract.