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

The Pierce County Facilities Management Department 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 and involves the demolition and replacement of existing buildings. The successful firm 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. • The project requires the development of a pre-design report, including alternative analysis and a recommendation for project delivery methodology. • The firm should be experienced in developing phasing and temporary service plans. • The project involves stakeholder engagement, vision and project goals, building programming, and deliverable-pre-design report requirements. • The firm should be able to provide a detailed description of the team's general approach, problem-solving, and methodology for accomplishing the scope of work. • The project requires the firm to provide a narrative and bar graph type schedule indicating how the work will proceed under the contract. • The firm should be able to describe experience working with key stakeholders, including presentations and facilitation of discussion related to key project features and decision points.