The University of Washington (University or UW) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified general contractor design-builders (which may include joint ventures) to design and construct the UW Welcome Center project.

Project Description: The proposed Welcome Center will be a vibrant, inspiring place, expressing the critical role the University plays locally, regionally and globally. It will house three primary uses including the place of origin for prospective student engagement and orientation, the UW visitors center to share our history and significant achievements, and a place to convene and educate internal and external campus community members. The proposed 30,000-33,000 GSF facility will be located at the northwest corner of our historic campus core, adjacent to the existing Burke Museum, along NE 45th Street between Memorial Way and 15th Ave NE. The project budget is $61,416,000. The target budget for all work to be provided under the design-build contract is $45,000,000.

Obtaining the RFQ: A copy of the RFQ with additional information about the project and the selection process is available from the Workday Strategic Sourcing website at: https://university-of-washington.public-portal.us.workdayspend.com/. Any addenda issued for the RFQ will be published at the same website address. If you are unable to download the RFQ or addenda, you may contact the individual noted at the end of this notice.

Submittal Deadline: No later than 3:00 p.m. on February 20, 2025. Questions: All questions regarding this RFQ should be submitted in written form to Josh Distler, Project Manager, University of Washington Project Delivery Group, (206) 919-1054 or jdistler@uw.edu.