Opportunity
University of Washington Workday #RFQ-1254649-PD
University of Washington Seeks Architectural Consultant for Major Medical Center Expansion Predesign
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
September 25, 2026
Identifier
RFQ-1254649-PD
NAICS
541310
The University of Washington is seeking an architectural consulting firm to provide predesign and concept-design services for the South & West Campus Expansion Phase 1 Project. - Government Buyer: - University of Washington (UW) - UW Facilities, Procurement Services - Contact: Tricia Olsen Demarest - Scope of Services: - Predesign and concept-level architectural services for expansion of UW Medical Center-Montlake - Programming, feasibility studies, site and massing studies, and multidisciplinary coordination - Deliverables include concept packages, needs-based programming, phased implementation planning, and pricing-grade documentation - Support for expansion of 300-400 inpatient beds and 300,000-400,000 sq. ft. of research/innovation space - Includes planning for demolition, decanting, and new construction - Coordination with specialty consultants and advisory teams - Notable Requirements: - Lead consultant must be licensed to practice architecture in Washington State - Minimum 15 years’ experience in complex, multi-phased institutional or healthcare projects - Demonstrated experience in acute-care hospital design, active-hospital environments, and academic/institutional clients - Experience with needs-based programming, decanting/phased occupancy, research/lab planning, and multidisciplinary integration - Ability to produce pricing-grade documentation - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified architectural firms - Engagement does not include final design, construction documents, or construction management
Description
The University of Washington is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural firms to provide predesign and concept-design services for the South & West Campus Expansion — Phase 1 Project. The selected consultant will serve as the lead design and integration consultant, providing concept-level design, programming, site and massing studies, multidisciplinary coordination, and decision-support documentation. The contract duration is approximately ten months following execution of the agreement. The solicitation is open to architectural firms capable of performing services in Washington State.