University of Washington Workday #205860

Architectural Design Services for Intellectual House Phase 2 at University of Washington

The University of Washington is seeking architectural firms to provide design and construction administration services for the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House Phase 2 project on its Seattle campus. - Government Buyer: - University of Washington, UW Facilities - Scope of Services: - Architectural design and construction administration for a new 7,200 SF building - Spaces include study lounges, community and learning room, art lab, multigenerational meeting room, administrative offices, and outdoor areas - Emphasis on culturally respectful, student-centric design for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities - Collaboration required with university stakeholders (American Indian Studies, Intellectual House Planning Advisory Committee, Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity) - Use of General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) contracting method - Integrated design practices required: Lean principles, BIM, Target Value Design - Notable Requirements: - Firms must demonstrate experience in similar public works projects and business equity inclusion - Mandatory virtual pre-submission meeting - Business equity inclusion plans and monthly subconsultant payment reporting via Access Equity (B2GNow) - Acceptance of UW's standard agreements - Estimated Project Budget: - $14.99M to $16.07M - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a professional services solicitation for architectural firms.

Description

The University of Washington is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from architectural firms to provide design services for the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House Phase 2 project. This project aims to create a center on the University of Washington's Seattle campus to support American Indian, Alaska Native, and Indigenous students, faculty, and staff. Phase 2 will include student study lounges, a community and learning room, art lab, multigenerational meeting room, and administrative offices, complementing the existing Phase 1 building. The project will use the General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) contracting method. A mandatory virtual pre-submission meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2026, and the bid submission deadline is September 15, 2026.

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