PDB Liberty Lake and MeadowWood Golf Course Maintenance Facility

Spokane County is seeking qualified design-build teams to deliver a progressive design-build services contract for a new 6,000-square-foot maintenance facility shared between the Liberty Lake and MeadowWood Golf Course operations, with an estimated total project budget of $4 million. Solicitation number 26-10352, posted on June 22, 2026, requires submission of Statements of Qualifications by July 15, 2026, and targets firms with demonstrated experience in integrated design-build delivery under the Modified DBIA 544 progressive model. The project includes demolition of the existing structure, site improvements such as paving, security fencing, stormwater upgrades, and full construction of a new facility, along with training for operations staff and warranty services. Contract administration follows an open-book cost model, requiring the design-builder to maintain GAAP-compliant accounting systems and allow the owner full audit rights to all records for six years after final payment. Invoicing is monthly and subject to a joint review and approval process between the design-builder and owner, with payment due within 30 days of a properly submitted application. The guaranteed maximum price is set at $3 million for construction and related services, with an additional $1 million allocated for soft costs, and fees are subject to adjustment if the final negotiated GMP exceeds the budget by more than 10%. Award will be determined on a weighted scoring model totaling 150 points, combining qualifications and price factors: team and staff qualifications, past performance, company proximity, and small or disadvantaged business participation account for 45 points; fee percentage is scored inversely relative to the lowest conforming bid; interactive meetings and management plans contribute 45 and 35 points respectively, representing critical evaluation steps in the selection process. A mandatory pass/fail gate requires verification of contractor status through Exhibit A, which includes legal name, entity type, Washington UBI, and DUNS number. Proposers must be registered with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, carry industrial insurance, and attest to compliance with prevailing wage rules, non-discrimination policies, and no conflicts of interest with county staff. All contracts require performance and payment bonds issued by sureties rated A/IX or higher by A.M. Best, with insurance maintained for one year after substantial completion and the owner named as an additional insured. The design-builder must assign a full-time safety representative to conduct daily site inspections and weekly safety meetings, and utilize an integrated team with a design