Project Information

Bid Title

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

Issuing Agency

King County Library System

Location

Washington

Published Date

Aug 17, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 21, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 8/17/2026

Due Date: 9/21/2026

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

Request For Qualification

FIN - Facilities

51912 , 519120 , 5413 , 54133 , 541330

Project ID: 2026-RFQ-028

Release Date: Monday, August 17, 2026

· Due Date: Monday, September 21, 2026 3:00pm

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 8:00am

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Post Information

Posted At:Mon, Aug 17, 2026 8:00 AM
Sealed Bid Process:No
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

Date of Issuance : Monday, August 17, 2026

Submittal Due Date: Monday, September 21, 2026 at 3:00 pm

Point of contact : Further details are available from Erin Au at Purchasing@KCLS.org.

Project Description and Background:

The King County Rural Library District dba King County Library System (KCLS) requests the submittal of statement of qualifications for the following project:

Design of a backup power system capable of operating the North Bend Library’s -

• lighting, HVAC systems, core service operations for up to thirty-six hours during utility outages
• the design solution should include solar panels, battery system, and generator, if required
• the system should include automatic transfer from utility power when service is not available

The North Bend Library is approximately 9,774 SF located at 115 E 4th Street, North Bend, WA 98045.

Services required are expected to include the following:

• Planning & Feasibility:

o Review existing information and perform a site audit and power use analysis for the Project.

o Consider KCLS’s service levels, space utilization, and site security considerations, during power outages in the area.

o Verify site suitability and factors that may influence constructability and costs.

• Design & Engineering:

o Provide all design phase services.

o Produce plans, specifications, cost estimates and timelines necessary for construction.

o Coordinate systems with existing HVAC, electrical, security, and telecommunications systems.

o Consult with and update KCLS Facilities Staff.

• Procurement:

o Once authorized, provide Bid services including but not limited to bid document administration, pre-bid meeting, responding to requests for information, issuing addendum, review of bids and recommendation to award.

• Construction Consulting:

o Once authorized, provide ongoing full Engineering consulting services including but not limited to review of submittals, requests for information, change orders evaluations, and final field inspections/commissioning oversight. The chosen firm will also be available to the contracted installation vendor to answer questions that arise as part of typical construction.

KCLS will negotiate contracts for consulting and engineering services for the project on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services required at fair and reasonable prices. Preference will be given to submittals showing experience and expertise designing backup power systems serving public spaces in areas prone to power outages.

Firms engaged in the lawful practice of electrical consulting and engineering are also encouraged to submit a statement of qualifications and performance data annually to KCLS. KCLS will evaluate current statements of qualifications and performance data it has on file, together with those that are submitted for this specific proposed project.

Timeline

Release Request for Qualifications Date:

August 17, 2026

Pre-Submittal Meeting On-site (Mandatory):

September 1, 2026, 10:00am

10:00-11:00AM
North Bend Library 115 E 4th St, North Bend, WA 98045

Please RSVP to Purchasing@kcls.org .

Question Submission Deadline:

September 10, 2026, 3:00pm

Question Response Deadline:

September 15, 2026, 3:00pm

Qualifications Submission Deadline:

September 21, 2026, 3:00pm

Submissions due on OpenGov Project - Vendor Questionnaire section.

Interviews:

September 24, 2026

Interviews (As needed) Option 2:

September 25, 2026

Contractor Selection Date:

September 28, 2026

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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