DES - Natural Resources Building - Pipe Replacement - Olympia

The Washington Department of Enterprise Services is seeking design and construction administration consultants for Project No. 2024-035 to replace failing wet fire suppression pipework at the Natural Resources Building in Olympia, Washington. The scope of work involves the full replacement of the wet pipe sprinkler system across approximately 305,000 square feet, covering the parking level riser through the sixth floor and mechanical penthouse. This includes three Class I wet standpipes and seven pre-action fire suppression systems, as well as the demolition and restoration of ceilings. A critical requirement is the development of a construction phasing plan to ensure the building remains occupied by five state agencies throughout the process. The project aims for LEED Silver certification or better, with a preliminary Maximum Allowable Construction Cost estimated at 6.1 million dollars. The selection process follows a Best Value Trade-Off approach conducted in two phases. Phase 1 evaluates Statements of Qualifications based on relevant experience, past performance, and key personnel qualifications. Phase 2 consists of oral interviews focusing on organization, project management, approach, and experience. A Diverse Business Inclusion Plan is a mandatory submission; failure to provide one renders a proposal non-responsive. Key milestones include a design completion of 30 percent by June 30, 2025, with design funding allocated for the 2023-2025 biennium and construction anticipated for 2025-2027. The procurement is managed by Ryan Grimes and Kathy Yi, with all final acceptance authority resting with the Department of Enterprise Services.