Pierce County Fire Protection District 6 Opengov #2026-RFQ-169

Pierce County Seeks Architectural Pre-Design Services for Jail Replacement Project

Pierce County Facilities Management Department is seeking qualified architecture firms to provide pre-design services for the Jail Replacement Project on the Downtown Campus in Tacoma, WA. - Government Buyer: - Pierce County Facilities Management Department - Scope of Work: - Pre-design architectural services for a new jail facility - Evaluation of existing jail and government buildings - Analysis of alternatives for demolition and reconstruction - Recommendations for project delivery methodology, cost estimates, schedules, and phasing plans - Emphasis on correctional facility design, including housing, security, observation, and technology integration - Experience with government office, courtroom, and medical/dental spaces required - Stakeholder engagement and operational continuity planning during construction - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; opportunity is for professional services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in correctional facility design and complex, operational campus projects - Strong organizational, planning, and stakeholder engagement capabilities - Ability to manage phasing and temporary service plans to ensure operational continuity

Description

The Pierce County Facilities Management Department is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from experienced professional architecture firms for pre-design services for the Jail Replacement Project located on the Pierce County Downtown Campus. The project involves evaluating existing structures, systems, and shared components with a focus on demolition, reconstruction, and maintaining operational continuity during construction. The final deliverable will include a project delivery methodology recommendation, cost estimates, and schedules. The scope includes pre-design, alternative analysis, phasing, temporary service plans, stakeholder engagement, and development of a final report, emphasizing experience in correctional facility design and project planning.

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