Demolition, site work and new construction of an educational facility in Fircrest, Washington. Completed plans call for the demolition of a educational facility; for the construction of a 40,000-square-foot educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

The Tacoma School District is requesting qualifications from firms interested in providing Design/Build (D/B) services related to the Whittier Elementary School Replacement project. 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 direction from designated representatives in the Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) Planning & 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, the TPS team may include representatives from other District departments, the Design/Build Consultant (Parametrix) and other TPS consultants. This project will involve demolition of the existing Whittier Elementary School facilities and construction of a new facility. Construction will include, but is not limited to, new building(s), utilities and infrastructure, on-site/off-site improvements, parking lot, playgrounds and play fields. The new WES will be designed to house approximately 400 students and is anticipated to be approximately 40,000 sf. The existing WES staff, students and all school functions will be relocated to an alternative swing school site so that the contractor can have complete control of the WES site during demolition and construction. The GMP budget for design and construction of the Project is $42,500,000, with a total project budget of $55,983,750. This project is funded under a capital bond that was passed by voters in February of 2020. Following the pre-submittal meeting, at the same location from approximately 4:30-6:00pm (PST), the District will sponsor a construction trades Networking Event to familiarize potential contractors, subcontractors and suppliers with the District's Community Inclusion Commitment and allow them an opportunity to meet, network and market themselves to one another. TPS/Construction Network Event Whittier Elementary School 777 Elm Tree Lane Fircrest, WA 98466 Please check in at the main office Dec 3rd 2024, 4:30 PM PST - Dec 3rd 2024, 6:00 PM PST No Last Day for RFQ Questions and Comments Dec 5th 2024, 2:00 PM PST No Addendum Issue Online Portal Final RFQ Addendum Issue (if Needed) Dec 9th 2024, 4:00 PM PST No Intent to Bid Due Date Online Portal Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid Jan 6th 2025, 2:00 PM PST Yes RFQ Submittal Deadline Online Portal Jan 9th 2025, 2:00 PM PST No Notify Submitters of Selection of Design-Build Finalists Jan 20th 2025, 4:00 PM PST No Issue Final RFP to Design-Build Finalists Jan 27th 2025, 9:00 AM PST No Last day for RFP Questions and Comments Deadline to Submit RFP Questions Feb 10th 2025, 2:00 PM PST No RFP Final Addendum Issue Feb 11th 2025, 4:00 PM PST No RFP Submittal Deadline (Contractor Proposal) Feb 26th 2025, 2:00 PM PST No Price Factor Opening Zoom Meeting o Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84470620918pwd=YfuVEatyyER2xGsbViIKbv7Lx2nm9S.1 o Meeting ID: 844 7062 0918 Passcode: 9PNPw1 Mar 7th 2025, 9:00 AM PST No Notify Submitters of Scoring and Most Qualified Design-Builder Mar 10th 2025, 4:00 PM PDT