# University of Washington Workday #208696

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

**Posted:** November 02, 2026
**Respond By:** December 04, 2026
**Identifier:** 208696
**NAICS:** 236220, 541330, 541310

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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