MIL - King County Area Readiness Pre-Design Study - WA Military Dept.

The contract involves providing architectural pre-design and feasibility services for the King County Area Readiness Center in North Bend, Washington, with an estimated value ranging from five to fifteen million dollars. The project aims to develop a comprehensive site and building plan for a new military readiness complex, including a 100,000-square-foot readiness center, training facilities, storage buildings, and vehicle parking, all designed to meet federal, state, and military standards, including anti-terrorism, energy efficiency, and accessibility requirements. The selection process emphasizes qualifications, relevant experience, project approach, past performance, and diversity strategies, with a two-phase evaluation culminating in negotiations with the top-ranked firm. The RFQ was issued on September 2, 2025, with submittals due by September 19, 2025, and the final pre-design report scheduled for completion by June 25, 2026, to support the state's budget application. The solicitation does not incorporate standard FAR clauses but references a broad set of federal, military, and state standards, including UFC 4-010-01 for anti-terrorism, Army regulations on information security, and Washington state design manuals. The contract requires adherence to these standards, and the selected firm must execute a standard state engineering and architectural services agreement. While the documents do not specify detailed packaging, marking, or shipping requirements, compliance with referenced standards is expected. The procurement process mandates electronic submission via the DES Bonfire portal, with specific forms such as the SF330 (Part II) and a Diverse Business Inclusion Plan required for top firms, aiming to promote participation of minority, women, veteran, and small businesses. The project schedule includes key dates for interviews, negotiations, and completion, with the primary performance site at the project location in North Bend. Overall, the contract emphasizes rigorous qualification-based selection, compliance with multiple standards, and strategic inclusion of diverse business entities to support a critical military infrastructure project.