Demolition, site work and new construction of an educational facility in Tacoma, Washington. Completed plans call for the construction of a 50,000-square-foot educational facility; for the demolition of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

**The owner has selected a Design Builder and will utilize progressive design-build (PDB).** The alternate Public Works contracting procedure authorized in RCW 39.10.300 through 39.10.330 will be utilized for this project. This project will. utilize the Progressive Design/Build delivery method. Firms with previous design/build experience or experience using a similar alternative construction delivery format are encouraged. to apply During the project., the Design/ Builder will receive overall direction from designated representatives in the Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) Planning and Construction. Office and will work collaboratively as a member of a team to achieve project objectives. In addition to staff from the TPS Planning and Construction Office, this team may include representatives from other District departments, the Design/Build Consultant (Parametrix), other district consultants and members from the community. The existing Fawcett Elementary School staff, students and all school functions will he relocated to an alternative swing school site so that the D/B con-tractor can have complete control of the FES site during construction. The original school is circa 1.949 and has had additions made over time. The current. total building area. of the existing school is 64,132sf. The existing building and site amenities will be demolished to make way for the new facility. The new facility will be designed to house approximately 500 students and is anticipated to be approximately 50,000sf. The design and construction budget; for this project is approximately $24,800,000. This project is funded under a capital bond that was passed by voters in February of 2020.