Opportunity
Tacoma School District Bonfire #RFQ27002C
Tacoma School District Design/Build Services for DeLong Elementary School Replacement
Posted
September 22, 2026
Respond By
October 16, 2026
Identifier
RFQ27002C
NAICS
236220, 541310, 541330
The Tacoma School District is seeking qualified contractors for a progressive design-build project to replace DeLong Elementary School at its current location. - Government Buyer: - Tacoma School District (Pierce County, Tacoma, WA) - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive design-build services for a new elementary school facility - Includes programming, architectural and engineering design, permit review, subcontractor bidding, construction, commissioning, and performance guarantees - Project delivered under Alternative Public Works contracting (RCW 39.10.300–39.10.330) - Requirements: - Contractors must demonstrate prior experience with design/build or alternative construction delivery methods - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; all aspects necessary for completion and occupancy are included - Notable Details: - The selected Design-Builder will manage the entire process from initial planning through final commissioning - Performance guarantees are required to ensure quality and completion - OEMs: - None specified in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Progressive design-build services (1 project) - No product part numbers or quantities specified - Unique Requirements: - Experience in alternative construction delivery methods - Full project lifecycle responsibility
Description
The Tacoma School District is seeking qualifications from contractors for Design/Build services to design and construct a replacement school on the existing site of DeLong Elementary. The project will use the progressive design-build contracting method, involving programming, design, permit review, subcontractor bidding, construction, commissioning, and performance guarantees. The Alternative Public Works contracting procedure authorized in RCW 39.10.300 through 39.10.330 will be utilized. Contractors with prior design/build experience or similar alternative construction delivery experience are encouraged to submit qualifications.