Project Information

Bid Title

Pre-Design Services for Jail Replacement Project #26-00018

Issuing Agency

Pierce County

Location

Washington

Published Date

Jun 28, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 31, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Pre-Design Services for Jail Replacement Project #26-00018

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 6/26/2026

Due Date: 7/31/2026

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Pre-Design Services for Jail Replacement Project #26-00018

Request For Qualification

Procurement and Contract Services

Project ID: 2026-RFQ-169

Release Date: Friday, June 26, 2026

· Due Date: Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00pm

Posted Friday, June 26, 2026 9:15am

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Time Remaining: 32 days, 18 hours, 29 minutes

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Posted At:Fri, Jun 26, 2026 9:15 AM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The Pierce County Facilities Management Department (County) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from experienced professional architecture firms for pre-design services for the Jail Replacement Project. The project is located on the Pierce County Downtown Campus that currently consists of the following buildings:

Cloverleaf Jail and Tacoma Ave Bump-out: 910 Tacoma Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

2002 Jail: 701 Nollmeyer Lane, Tacoma, WA 98402

County-City Building: 930 Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 (A-wing, B-tower, C-wing)

Based on previous studies, it is anticipated that the 2002 Jail Addition, as well as the County-City Building A-wing and B-tower will remain, while other buildings may be demolished and replaced. Existing systems and shared components and services extend throughout all these buildings and impact and phasing will need to be included in the pre-design. There is a separate project outside of this contract to make modifications to the 2002 Jail so it can be used to help facilitate future construction on the campus, specifically the Jail Replacement. There may still be additional revisions and modifications for systems that cannot be done in advance as part of the 2002 Jail Renovation, but will rather need to be done as part of the Jail Replacement project.

The successful firm to this RFQ will complete pre-design, including alternative analysis and submit the deliverable to the Owner. The final deliverable should include a recommendation for project delivery methodology that will also be used as the basis of cost estimates and schedules provided. This document will guide subsequent phases of design and construction.

The successful firm for this project will possess strength in design of jail, correctional or detention facilities, including experience with housing, separation, and security levels, direct and indirect observation models, and technology systems used in operating jails. The firm should also possess strength in Jail related facilities and services including government office space, Courtrooms, medical/dental spaces, and property storage. Buildings and services on the campus identified to remain must stay operational during the construction. The firm should be experienced in developing phasing and temporary service plans.

The successful firm will possess experience in completing pre-designs on projects of comparable characteristics including demolition and reconstruction on an operational campus, organizational strength for projects of the same size and timeframe, firm/team strength and experience with overall project planning, programming, coordinating consultant team specialists, scope and budget development, and all other pre-design services required to provide the County with a final pre-design report. This description is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the consultant team should consider any tasks or services deemed necessary to complete the pre-design satisfactorily. Consultant teams are encouraged to bring any expertise gained from other projects, creative ideas tested elsewhere, and best practices applicable to this project.

Background

The County conducted a “Justice Center Study” in 2021 with KMB Architects which resulted in a 20-year master plan, see Attachment B – “Pierce County Justice Center 20 Year Master Plan”. KMB’s Justice Center Study aided in establishing the background and priorities that the County will address with the Jail Replacement. Recommendations in the 5-year development plan are underway already under separate projects.

The 2026-27 Pierce County Capital Facilities Plan includes $1.6 million in 2026 to initiate preliminary design efforts (pre-design) for the demolition and replacement of the Jail. This does not include the portion of the Yakima Ave Jail (built in 2002). Both the cloverleaf and Tacoma Ave. bump-out (1984 construction) and County-City Building C-wing (1959 construction) will be included in the pre-design study. The C-wing building also currently includes electrical and mechanical building services serving both the Jail and County-City Building, as well as the Sheriff’s Office headquarters, property storage, and Superior Court criminal courtrooms.

The 2021 Master Plan covers more than just the Jail Replacement recommendation, but also includes information pertaining to existing conditions, programming, and the 5-year and 20-year development priorities. The KMB study included several different schemes which have not been further developed. Pages 230-233 includes some further information regarding a new jail. These following pages are highlighted for convenience and should not eliminate firms submitted SOQ’s from reviewing the full report. The pre-design will be critical to validating recommendations, current needs, and required programming.

CCB C-Wing Recommendations: Pg 61

Main Jail (Cloverleaf) Recommendations: Pg 62

Timeline

Release Project Date:

June 26, 2026

Question Submission Deadline:

July 23, 2026, 4:30pm

Proposal Submission Deadline:

July 31, 2026, 1:00pm

Proposal Evaluation:

Approximately three weeks after proposal submission deadline, proposals will be evaluated and interviews may be held if multiple proposers are deemed capable of meeting the requirements.

Estimated Notice of Intention to Negotiate a Contract:

Approximately six weeks after proposal submission deadline.

Estimated Date of Contract Execution :

Approximately eight weeks After proposal submission deadline.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 541310Architectural Services
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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