Professional Architectural/Engineering Consultant Services for Seattle Animal Shelter Design

The City of Seattle is seeking a professional architectural/engineering consultant team to provide programming and predesign services for a new approximately 50,000 square foot Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) on City-owned property. The new facility will replace the existing Interbay shelter, which no longer meets operational, capacity, or community needs. The project will create a modern, purpose-built facility that reflects best practices in animal welfare, expands veterinary and community services, and provides a safe, welcoming environment for animals, staff, volunteers, and the public. Some key aspects of the project include: • Verifying and refining program requirements • Assessing site and operational considerations • Preparing predesign documentation to support future design phases • Supporting the City in public engagement and stakeholder outreach The consultant team will be expected to provide a detailed organizational chart, information on their experience designing animal shelters or animal care facilities, and a description of their ability to adequately staff the project. The team will also be evaluated on their approach to managing stakeholders, achieving high design quality, and optimizing functionality and long-term operational efficiency.