The contract awards design services for a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Research and Development Center at Paine Field, Washington. The RFQ was opened on 7/26/2024, with proposal submissions due 8/22/2024. After evaluation, ZGF Architects LLP was selected as the design‑services provider. The award was finalized on 10/14/2024, with the agency’s buyer and purchasing manager signing off on the recommendation. This project aims to create a state‑of‑the‑art facility to support SAF research, emphasizing sustainable design practices and integration with airport operations.
• Scope focuses on architectural design, planning, and coordination for a specialized research facility.
• Evaluation criteria emphasized project methodology, airport experience, key personnel qualifications, references, and sustainability.
• The award is a single‑source, lump‑sum professional services contract; no monetary value is disclosed in the public summary.