Solicitation for Roster of Architectural and Engineering Firms

Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to establish a roster of architectural and engineering service providers capable of delivering a wide range of professional services. These services include telecommunications project planning, electrical and mechanical design, civil/structural and geotechnical engineering, landscape architectural services, fire protection and life safety design, surveying, special inspections and material testing, and construction inspection. The solicitation, identified as SOQ 24-1437-SR, covers engagements across the District’s service area, primarily within Snohomish County and Camano Island, Washington. The contract structure anticipates flexible, on-call task orders with varying terms to support corporate facilities, substations, transmission and distribution infrastructure, water systems, and related utility projects. Firms must submit qualifications using Standard Form 330, emphasizing demonstrated competence and qualifications, with pricing to be negotiated post-selection based on fair and reasonable terms. The evaluation and award process prioritizes technical capability and experience, assessed through detailed SOQs, while reserving the District’s rights to reject responses or negotiate contracts. The contract framework includes key administrative provisions such as confidentiality under Washington’s Public Records Act, mandatory insurance requirements with rated carriers, and stipulations on intellectual property whereby all work products become District property. Special requirements mandate consultant adherence to the District’s information security Directive 100, inclusive of secure access protocols and reporting of retiree personnel status for state retirement systems compliance. The District designates a Project Leader to oversee contract administration, inspections, and acceptance at project sites. Invoicing occurs monthly against negotiated billing rates without a predetermined contract ceiling disclosed. Submissions are accepted electronically until January 31, 2026, via an online portal, underscoring the solicitation’s intent to cultivate a pool of qualified firms prepared to provide multidisciplinary engineering and architectural services in support of the District’s ongoing and future utility infrastructure needs.