University of Washington Workday #208696

Progressive design-build of UWMC NW OPMC MRI suite and renovations

The University of Washington is seeking a progressive design-build team to deliver a new MRI suite at UWMC NW OPMC. - Government buyer: University of Washington, Facilities Project Delivery Group / Project Delivery Group; project manager Maiko Terao. Project: UWMC NW OPMC MRI Suite, Project No. 208696, Seattle, Washington. - OEMs and vendors: No MRI manufacturer, OEM, or equipment vendor is named. No other commercial vendors are identified. - Products: One new 1.5T MRI unit; a future 3T MRI installation is planned, with quantity and manufacturer unspecified. No part numbers are provided. - Design-build scope: Relocate Blood Draw Stations and the Physical Therapy check-in area; demolish and renovate existing spaces; build two MRI exam rooms with a shared control room, equipment rooms, patient preparation and holding areas, offices, restrooms, storage, and housekeeping spaces; and complete associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facility upgrades. Include a dedicated quench vent, chiller, and infrastructure for the future 3T MRI, while maintaining operational continuity and patient flow. - Budget: Overall project budget is $6.3 million; the design-build target is $4.5 million, excluding Washington State sales tax. - Notable requirements: The suite and one exam room must accommodate future 3T MRI installation and operation. The team should demonstrate experience in occupied outpatient healthcare renovations, healthcare equipment coordination, progressive design-build delivery, collaboration, and construction safety. Minimum apprentice utilization is 15% of total contract labor hours; UW’s business equity inclusion goal is 20%. - Insurance: Required coverage includes commercial general, automobile, umbrella or excess, contractors pollution, professional liability, workers’ compensation and employers liability, and builders risk, with specified limits and coverage durations.

Description

The University of Washington is requesting Statements of Qualifications from design-build teams to design and construct the UWMC NW OPMC MRI Suite project. Work will occur in three phases, including relocation of Blood Draw Stations and the Physical Therapy check-in area, followed by construction of a new MRI Suite on the first floor of OPMC. The scope includes demolition, renovations, two MRI exam rooms with a shared control room and patient support spaces, installation of a 1.5T MRI unit, and infrastructure for a future 3T MRI. The project budget is $6.3 million, with a target design-build contract budget of $4.5 million exclusive of Washington State sales tax; SOQs are due December 3, 2026.

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