# University of Washington Workday #208024

Design-Build Services for Husky Hall Replacement at University of Washington Bothell

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** 208024
**NAICS:** 236220

The University of Washington Bothell is seeking qualified design-build teams for the Husky Hall Replacement project, a major campus expansion initiative.
- Government Buyer:
  - University of Washington Bothell (UW Bothell)
  - Facilities Project Delivery Group
- Project Scope:
  - Replace the existing Husky Hall with a new, modern academic building (approx. 69,000–70,000 GSF, four stories)
  - Expanded academic capacity for the School of Business and other programs
  - Flexible, technology-enabled classrooms (8 general classrooms for 30–96 students)
  - Specialized labs (nursing simulation, art studio, multipurpose dry lab)
  - Media center (radio station, media room, print studio)
  - Student engagement areas, informal learning spaces
  - Multipurpose hall for 300–600 people
  - Faculty and staff offices (36 for School of Business, 57 for Planning & Administration, 6 drop-in faculty areas)
  - Community amenities (vending, coffee cart, wellness/lactation room, shower/changing room)
  - Shared support spaces (conference rooms, workroom, break room, storage, central receiving)
- Services Requested:
  - Progressive design-build services covering preconstruction, design, and construction
- Notable Requirements:
  - Mandatory apprentice utilization (minimum 15% of labor hours)
  - Strong emphasis on Business Equity Enterprises (BEE) participation
  - Robust safety, bonding, and insurance standards
  - Building Information Modeling (BIM) may be required
  - Designed for hybrid and HyFlex instruction and work practices
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a qualifications-based solicitation for integrated design-build teams.
- Estimated Contract Value:
  - Total project budget: $87–$94 million
  - Target design-build contract: $67–$69 million

### Description

The University of Washington Bothell is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified design-build teams to design and construct the Husky Hall Replacement project. The project involves replacing the aging 30,000 GSF Husky Hall with a modern approximately 69,000 GSF academic building to support evolving campus needs, including expanded academic capacity, flexible classrooms, student engagement areas, and faculty offices. The project budget is approximately $93.8 million, with a target design-build contract budget of $69 million. The procurement will use a progressive design-build approach, selecting the design-builder primarily based on qualifications.

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