Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/P) - Hibulb Cultural Center Mechanical Systems Repair and Upgrade

The Tulalip Tribes are seeking a design-build contractor for the repair and upgrade of mechanical systems at the Hibulb Cultural Center and Collections Storage Building in Tulalip, Washington. The primary objective is to implement museum-grade environmental controls to protect irreplaceable collections, encompassing the chilled water plant, steam humidifiers, desiccant dehumidifiers, fan coil units, and building automation controls. The project will be executed in two phases: an initial design and facility evaluation phase, followed by a contract amendment establishing a lump sum Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction. Because the center is an operating public museum, the selected contractor must provide a comprehensive collections protection plan to ensure continuous operations and the safety of exhibits. The contract will be awarded using AIA Document A104-2017 and is subject to the Tulalip Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance. Proposers must be verified in SAM.gov and provide several certifications, including non-collusion and non-discrimination. Evaluation factors include team expertise, Native preference, and the proposed approach to museum operations. The selected Design/Builder is required to self-perform at least 80 percent of the work and provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds. Proposals are due electronically to the Owner's Representative, Jason Crain, by November 24, 2026. If federal funds are utilized, the project will further comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wages and the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act.