Project Information

Bid Title

RFQ-26-006 Wastewater Administration Building Project

Issuing Agency

City of Lewiston

Location

Idaho

Published Date

Feb 17, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 31, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFQ-26-006

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFQ-26-006
Bid Title:	RFQ-26-006 Wastewater Administration Building Project
Category:	Bids - Other Opportunities
Status:	Open

Description: REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES RFQ-26-006 WASTEWATER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PROJECT The City of Lewiston, Idaho is accepting sealed Statements of Qualifications (“SOQ”) from design-build firms to design and construct a Wastewater administration building. The full Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) document is available on the City's website, www.cityoflewiston.org under "Quick Links Bid/RFP/RFQ Opportunities." Responses will be accepted until 2:00 PM (PT) on March 31, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-submittal site visit will begin at 10:00 AM (PT) on March 3, 2026, at 900 7th Avenue N., Lewiston, ID 83501. For those that cannot attend in person, a video conference will be available. For the attendance link or questions regarding this RFQ, email Purchasing at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. . Questions must be received before 2:00 PM (PT) on March 16, 2026. Written responses will be issued by addendum and posted on the City’s website. Submit one (1) unbound original, six (6) bound copies, and one (1) electronic copy of your SOQ in PDF format. Clearly mark the outside mailing envelope with the firm’s name and address and "RFQ-26-006 WASTEWATER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING” Deliver to: UPSP or Delivery: Purchasing Division City of Lewiston 1134 F Street Lewiston, ID 83501 The City of Lewiston prohibits discrimination based on ancestry, religion, creed, age, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression. Publish dates: 2/17/26 & 2/24/26 Publication Date/Time: 2/17/2026 8:30 AM Publication Information: Lewiston Tribune 2/17/26 & 2/24/26 Closing Date/Time: 3/31/2026 2:00 PM Pre-bid Meeting: 3/3/26 at 10:00 am PT Contact Person: Candy McHargue, 208-746-3671 ext. 6212, purchasing@cityoflewiston.org Download Available: On the City's website Fee: $0.00 Plan & Spec Available: Documents are available below under Related Documents Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Plan Holders List: None Related Documents: 1. RFQ-26-006 Wastewater Administration Building Project 2. Appendix D Agreement 3. Ex A (Owner provided site Information) 4. Ex B (Project Criteria) 5. Ex C (Phase 1 Scope of Services) 6. Ex D (Work included in Const) 7. Ex E (from Design-Builders SOQ) 8. Ex F (Insurance) 9. Ex G (Perf Bond) 10. Ex H (Payment Bond) 11. Ex I (Form WH-5) 12. Appendix E General Conditions

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

RFQ-26-006

WASTEWATER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PROJECT

DUE DATE AND TIME: 2:00 PM (PT) March 31, 2026

CITY OF LEWISTON, IDAHO

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-

BUILD SERVICES RFQ No. 26-006

WASTEWATER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PROJECT

The City of Lewiston, Idaho is accepting sealed Statements of Qualifications (“SOQ”) from

design-build firms to design and construct a Wastewater administration building.

The full Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) document is available on the City's website,

www.cityoflewiston.org under "Quick Links Bid/RFP/RFQ Opportunities." Responses will

be accepted until 2:00 PM (PT) on March 31, 2026.

A non-mandatory pre-submittal site visit will begin at 10:00 AM (PT) on March 3, 2026, at

900 7th Avenue N., Lewiston, ID 83501. For those that cannot attend in person, a video

conference will be available. For the attendance link or questions regarding this RFQ, email

Purchasing at purchasing@cityoflewiston.org. Questions must be received before 2:00 PM

(PT) on March 16, 2026. Written responses will be issued by addendum and posted on the

City’s website.

Submit one (1) unbound original, six (6) bound copies, and one (1) electronic copy of your

SOQ in PDF format. Clearly mark the outside mailing envelope with the firm’s name and

address and "RFQ-26-006 WASTEWATER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING”

Deliver to:

UPSP or Delivery:

Purchasing Division

City of Lewiston

1134 F Street

Lewiston, ID 83501

The City of Lewiston prohibits discrimination based on ancestry, religion, creed, age, marital or

familial status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression.

Publish dates: 2/17/26 & 2/24/26

Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction…………………………………………………………………………..4

Section 2: Project Information…………………………………………….…………...………..5

Section 3: SOQ Submittals……………………………………….………………………...…….9

Section 4: Evaluation and Selection Criteria………………………………….…….…………11

Section 5: General Information…………………………………………………..…………….14

Appendices

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Section 1 Introduction

1.1 General Introduction

1.1.1 The City of Lewiston invites qualified firms to submit SOQs for the progressive

design-build delivery of the wastewater administration building described in this Request for

Qualifications or RFQ (“Project”). The Project budget includes all design, engineering,

geotechnical, administration, bonding, insurance, fees, permits, construction, contingency,

furniture-fixtures, and equipment necessary to provide a fully functional and operating facility.

The total price for all services will not exceed $5,500,000.

1.2 Background

1.2.1 The City of Lewiston, located in North Central Idaho, is a community of over

35,000 residents. Wastewater treatment, collections and pre-treatment services are provided by

the Lewiston Wastewater Department out of two separate locations in the City.

1.2.2 The Project site is at the wastewater treatment plant at 900 7th Ave. North and is

located on the northeast corner of the property as shown in Appendix A. The dimensions of the

available area are approximately 220 feet north to south and approximately 120 feet east to

west.

1.2.3 The City wants to optimize development using progressive design-build

solutions such as early collaboration between owner, designer and builder to provide more

informed estimating and scheduling during design, improved operations and maintenance

efficiencies, consideration of life-cycle cost, procurement of subcontractors and suppliers in a

competitive market, and open book pricing and transparency.

1.3 Funding

1.3.1 The Project will not involve federal funds and federal prevailing wages are not a

requirement of this Project.

1.4 Anticipated Procurement Schedule

● Publication dates of the advertisements for this RFQ: 2/17/26 & 2/24/26

● Non-mandatory site visit (videoconference): 3/3/26 10:00 am (PT)

● Deadline for written questions: 3/16/26 2:00 PM (PT)

● Publication of any final addendum: 3/19/26

● Due Date for SOQ submittals: 3/31/26 2:00 PM (PST)

● Interviews with highest ranked firms: 4/13/26

● Final ranking: 4/14/26

● Contract negotiations: 4/15/26 – 4/24/26

● City Council award of design-build contract: 5/11/26

● 7-day protest period ends and Mayor executes contract: 5/19/26

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1.5 Pre-SOQ Submission Conference

1.5.1 A non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting with optional site tour will be held on

March 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM (PT) at 900 7th Ave N., Lewiston, ID 83501. For those that cannot

attend in person, a video conference will be available. Email the Purchasing Department,

purchasing@cityoflewiston.org, for the attendance link. In the request email, include the name

of the company and the name and email for each attendee. An invitation with the link will be

emailed to the attendees the day before the videoconference.

1.6 RFQ Clarifications and Inquiries

1.6.1 All respondents are prohibited from contacting City officials or staff regarding

this RFQ between the time of issuance of the RFQ and contract award, unless such contact is

made through the Purchasing Department. Failure to comply with this provision could result in

the rejection of a respondent’s SOQ.

1.6.2 All questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted in writing, via e-mail to:

purchasing@cityoflewiston.org. Questions submitted prior to the pre-submittal meeting

referenced above (or videoconference) will be answered during the meeting. Questions may

also be asked during the videoconference. The deadline for receipt of written questions is

March 16, 2026, 2:00 PM (PT).

1.6.3 Each responder is responsible for ensuring that the Purchasing Department

receives the written questions. Answers to all questions will be compiled and posted by

addendum on the City of Lewiston website www.cityoflewiston.org for viewing by all potential

responders. Final addendum posting to the website will occur on or before March 19, 2026.

1.7 Addenda Acknowledgements

1.7.1 If revisions to the RFQ are made, the City will provide written addenda to this

RFQ. Addenda will be posted on the City of Lewiston’s website,

https://www.cityoflewiston.org/Bids.aspx. Each responder is responsible for checking the City

website for any addenda and adjusting their SOQ as applicable. Failure to do so could result in

an unresponsive and rejected SOQ.

Section 2 Project Information

2.1 Project Description

2.1.1 The Project entails the design and construction, with fixtures, of a wastewater

administration building. The building will be approximately 12,000 square feet with

dimensions of approximately 210 x 55 feet. Approximately 7000 sq. ft. will provide workspace

for 18 wastewater employees and approximately 5000 sq. ft. will be vehicle and supply storage.

The building should include, at minimum:

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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