The University of Washington (University or UW) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified design-build teams, which may include joint ventures, to design and construct the West Campus Utility Plant (WCUP) Chiller 4.

Pre-Submittal Meeting: A representative from each design-build firm that intends to submit a SOQ response is strongly encouraged to attend a pre-submission meeting scheduled for November 8, 2023 at 12:00 pm (noon) via Zoom https://washington.zoom.us/j/97056056485

Project Description: This project installs an owner-furnished 1500-ton conventional chiller on the main floor of the WCUP. WCUP is a year-round operating industrial plant that will remain operational throughout the duration of the project. This project will also provide and install the associated cooling tower, pumps, electrical components, and other appurtenances associated with the new chiller. Necessary to ensuring the new equipment and work on this project does not conflict with future projects, the team will need to consider in their design the planned future plant expansion such that the facility has an updated plan that accounts for phasing down the use of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC’s). This includes pipe routing of all systems, including future heat recovery/hot water, estimating the footprint of future equipment, and assure that the new equipment minimizes future conflicts.

The project budget is $6.8 million. The target budget for all work to be provided under the design-build contract is $4.6 million.

Obtaining the RFQ: A copy of the RFQ with additional information about the project and the selection process will be available on [enter release date], via Workday Strategic Sourcing https://university-of-washington.us.workdayspend.com/rfps/567889. 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 December 6, 2023.

Questions: All questions regarding this RFQ should be addressed to Steve Harrison, Project Manager, University of Washington Project Delivery Group, srh24@uw.edu or 425-691-9309.