Richland Innovation Center Redevelopment Plan

The City of Richland, Washington is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a comprehensive redevelopment plan and branding program for the Richland Innovation Center, a 53-acre site encompassing seventeen properties—eight vacant and nine under lease—in north Richland. The solicitation, identified as RFQ No. 26-0052 and issued under NAICS Code 541330, is open for responses until July 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with submissions required exclusively through the PublicPurchase.com platform. The estimated contract value is $900,000, with performance expected to begin in September 2026 and conclude no later than June 15, 2027. The scope of work includes site assessment, extensive stakeholder engagement with entities such as the Port of Benton, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, WSU Tri-Cities, and local businesses, urban design planning for streetscapes and public amenities, multi-modal connectivity to key regional institutions, fiscal impact analysis, funding strategy development, and creation of a phased implementation plan with shovel-ready checkpoints. Deliverables include a detailed work plan, technical baseline and market analysis reports, environmental screening documentation, concept engineering, infrastructure plans, a final master plan with economic analysis, and presentation materials for city commissions and council approval. All proposals must demonstrate a clear approach to development objectives and community vision, along with a robust project schedule and team qualifications, as award will be determined through a weighted evaluation system totaling 195 points across five factors, including a mandatory pass/fail gate for minimum qualifications and potential interviews. Compliance with all federal, state, and local laws is required, including adherence to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, ensuring nondiscrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. Contractors must also comply with socioeconomic reporting requirements for minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned subcontractors, maintain all necessary licenses and registrations, and adhere to strict confidentiality and fraud reporting protocols. Payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of an itemized invoice referencing the purchase order number, with the City retaining the right to withhold 10% of each payment until final report acceptance. The City reserves the right to recapture funds for noncompliance, terminate the contract for convenience without ten days’ notice if funding is limited, and audit all financial and operational records for six years after final