Renovation of a theater / auditorium in Kirkland, Washington. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a theater / auditorium.

Public notice is hereby given that the City of Kirkland has issued the above-mentioned Request for Qualifications (RFQ). This RFQ is to solicit qualifications from an engineering firm to design a theatrical lighting system for the Kirkland Performance Center The City of Kirkland requires that no person shall, on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. The City of Kirkland further assures that every effort will be made to ensure non-discrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether those programs are federally funded or not. Because qualifications submitted in response to this RFQ may include the anticipated provision of engineering services, this RFQ is issued consistent with the general requirements of chapter 39.80 RCW. Please note however that the City is seeking specific qualifications ("qualifications") related to the Kirkland Performance Center Theatrical Lighting System Replacement described in more detail below. The City reserves the right to reject any and all qualifications and to waive irregularities and informalities in the submittal and evaluation process. This RFQ does not obligate the City to pay any costs incurred by proposers in the preparation and submission of a qualifications. Furthermore, the RFQ does not obligate the City to accept or contract for any expressed or implied services. A response that indicates that any of the requested information in this RFQ will only be provided if and when the proposer is selected as the apparently successful Service Provider is not acceptable and, at the City's sole discretion, may disqualify the qualifications from consideration. The City requires that no person shall, on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. The City is committed to helping ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether those programs are federally funded or not. In addition to nondiscrimination compliance requirements, a Consultant ultimately awarded a contract shall comply with federal, state and local laws, statutes and ordinances relative to the execution of the work. This requirement includes, but is not limited to, protection of public and employee safety and health; disabilities; environmental protection; waste reduction and recycling; the protection of natural resources; permits; fees; taxes; and similar subjects. Upon release of this RFQ, all Vendor communications concerning the RFQ should be directed to the City's RFQ Coordinator listed below via email. Unauthorized contact regarding this RFQ with any other City employees may result in disqualification. Any oral communications will be considered unofficial and non-binding on the City. Service Providers should rely only on written statements issued by the RFQ Coordinator. The City's RFQ Coordinator for this project is: Name: Lee Ann Skipton, Facilities Manager Address: City of Kirkland, City Manager's Office 123 5th Avenue, Kirkland, Washington 98033 E-mail: lskipton@kirklandwa.gov Questions regarding the RFQ process are to be addressed to Jay Gewin, Purchasing Agent, at purchasing@kirklandwa.gov. All questions should be submitted before 4:00 PM on March 7, 2025. March 7, 2025: Proposer questions due March 14, 2024: Answers to RFQ questions posted online Dates below are tentative: March 24-25, 2025: Notify proposers of interviews April 3-4, 2025: In-person Interviews April 9, 2025: Notify highest rated proposer April 16, 2025: Contract negotiation/preparation/signature April 21, 2025: Start work date May 27, 2025: Prelim design review June 23, 2025 : Final bid documents December 29, 2025: Construction Start February 2, 2026: Final project delivery The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.