Please use the following as a guideline to format your qualifications: Submittals should present information in a straightforward and concise manner, while ensuring complete and detailed descriptions of the proposing team (to include the key team members including prime and major subconsultants who will be providing the requested services) and the team’s ability to meet the requirements of this RFQ. Emphasis will be on technical competence and completeness of content. The written SOQ should be prepared in the sequential order as outlined below. Each SOQ is limited to 15 numbered (single-sided) pages (8 ½ by 11 inch) excluding the cover page (limited to one single-sided page), cover letter (limited to 2 single-sided pages) and appendices. Do not use a full color bleed on Cover pages. Resumes attached in the appendices shall not exceed 1 page each. All pages shall be in portrait orientation with 1-inch margins. Font size shall be 11 point or larger. If charts and/or graphs are utilized, text must be no smaller than 9-point font. For attached schedules requested, the pages may be in landscape orientation and included in the appendices. The Statement of Qualifications shall be submitted as a (PDF) file. Submittals that do not follow this format may be rejected. These requirements are in addition to any other requirements identified herein.

1. Without limitation as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, Subrecipient shall comply with all relevant Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Listing Requirements, as amended and supplemented. Specifically, but not by way of limitation, CFDA 21.027 has the following policy requirements:1.1. 31 CFR Part 35, as amended by the Interim final rule published May 17, 2021, at 26786 FR Vol. 86, No. 93; or otherwise subsequently amended by Final Rule.1.2. 2 CFR Part 200, including Subparts B through F1.2.1. Additional Information: The following 2 CFR Policy requirements also apply to this assistance listing: 2 CFR Part 25, Universal Identifier and System for Award Management; 2 CFR Part 170, Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation Information; and 2 CFR Part 180, OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement). The following 2 CFR Policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: For 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart C, the following provisions do not apply to the SLFRF program: 2 CFR § 200.204 (Notices of Funding Opportunities); 2 CFR § 200.205 (Federal awarding agency review of merit of proposal); 2 CFR § 200.210 (Pre-award costs); and 2 CFR § 200.213 (Reporting a determination that a non-Federal entity is not qualified for a Federal award). For 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart D, the following provisions do not apply to the SLFRF program: 2 CFR § 200.308 (revision of budget or program plan); 2 CFR § 200.309 (modifications to period of performance); CFR § 200.305 (b)(8) and (9) (Federal Payment). 2. Without limitation as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, Subrecipient shall ensure that any procurement involving funds authorized by this Agreement complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to, 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.327, as well as Appendix II to 2 CFR Part 200 (entitled “Agreement Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards”).

To waive any and/or all irregularities in the proposals submitted.To reject any or all proposals or portions thereof.To base awards with due regard to quality of services, experience, compliance with specifications, and other such factors as may be necessary in the circumstances.To make the award to any vendor or combination of vendors whose proposal(s), in the opinion of the County, is in the best interest of the County.Pierce County will not accept late proposals. Pierce County may return unopened any proposal or modification received after the hour and date specified.

An evaluation team will review the SOQ and evaluate all responses received based upon the criteria listed herein. The County may request clarifications or additional information, if needed. A selection may be made based on the Firms and initial evaluation criteria alone or the firms determined to be most qualified through the initial evaluation phase may be interviewed and the final determination will also consider reference checks and interviews.The County intends to select the Consultant who represents the most qualified team (or teams, as determined by the evaluation team) to Pierce County and begin the negotiation and award process based on the evaluated scores.Selected Consultant will be invited to enter contract negotiations with the County. Should the County and the selected consultant not reach a mutual agreement, the County will terminate negotiations and move to the next highest ranked consultant and proceed with negotiations. A Consultant’s inability to agree to the terms of the County’s Professional Service Agreement "Attachment A" may be a basis for the County to terminate negotiations and begin negotiating with one or more other Consultant.Selected Consultant(s) may be asked to provide the following for negotiationPer Employee Direct Labor RatesProvide the most recent audit of the firm received from WSDOT or a State or Federal agency that can establish the overhead rate.Subcontractors (if used) fully burdened, per-employee labor rates direct labor rates (if available). If subcontractors are on an ad hoc basis no rates are needed.The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submitted SOQs, and to waive as informalities any irregularities, and to contract as the best interest of the County may require. The County also may reject SOQs that are non-responsive or that are submitted by non-responsible firms

High-level scope of work includes, but is not limited to the following: Working with owner and stakeholders to complete pre-design (5% design). Produce final pre-design report including illustrations or graphics depicting recommended options, how requirements and/or needs are met. This deliverable is anticipated to be delivered by the end of Quarter 3, 2027. Attend all virtual and in-person meetings.Attend and present to Executive or Council Meetings, when requested and as needed, to provide updates and recommendations. Facilitate lessons learned from other facilities of similar nature for recommendations for inclusion or exclusion in the project. The following are a list of services that may be required on this project. Additional services may be added via amendment at a later date should it be required for completion of the pre-design, as it is impossible to anticipate all required services. The County may also elect at any time to self-perform in whole, or in part any of the duties identified in the scope of work. Stakeholder Engagement:Work with Facilities Management and Sheriff’s Office - Corrections Bureau on the identification and engagement of stakeholders to determine space requirements and preferred option for advancement. Minimum stakeholders to include: Facilities Management Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Office – Corrections Bureau Superior Court District Court Tacoma Municipal Court (agency partner) Department of Assigned Counsel Prosecuting Attorney Finance- Information Technology Division Department of Emergency Management – Radio Communications Division County Council Executives Department Jail Service Providers Deliverables: engagement plan, meeting summaries, input logs, and a final report detailing stakeholder input. Vision and Project Goals: Conduct visioning workshops with stakeholders to establish shared understanding of long-term goals and guiding principles for the Jail Replacement Project. Explore desired outcomes related to safety, rehabilitation, operational efficiency, and community impact. Workshop will focus on defining the project’s vision, identify priorities such as alternatives to incarceration and humane design, and aligning the replacement with broader criminal justice strategies. Deliverables include a document vision statement, consensus on guiding principles, and a summary of stakeholder input to inform future design decisions. Facilitate structured workshops to develop and define: Core values (e.g., safety, rehabilitation, equity) Goals for the facility (e.g., reducing recidivism, improving behavioral health care) Design priorities (e.g., trauma-informed design, sustainability, flexibility for future growth) Pre-Workshop preparation including gathering background data, establishing ground rules, and establishing and clarifying roles. Explore needs and opportunities by documenting current challenges, future needs, and possible alternatives. Lead and facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions. Organize and rank solutions to be incorporated into the design process and those that have been eliminated. MoSCoW method (Must have, Should have, Could have, Won’t have – or similar methodology). Align Vision with budget and legal requirements. Building ProgrammingStarting with the information in the 2021 Justice Center Study attached, validate, update, and expand upon building programming to determine space requirements at a pre-design level. The building programming scope should focus on defining the functional requirements and space needs for the Jail Replacement to ensure it supports operational goals and best practices in corrections. This includes reviewing current and projected adult in custody populations, classification requirements, and programmatic needs such as housing, medical care, behavioral health services, education, and rehabilitation spaces. The process will involve collaboration with facility staff and stakeholders to identify workflows, security levels, and support areas, while considering flexibility for future growth and evolving justice strategies. Deliverables will include a detailed space program, adjacency diagrams, and operational narratives that will guide feasibility analysis and inform subsequent design phases. Deliverable-Pre-Design Report RequirementsReport should include the following: Executive Summary: Summarize the problem, opportunity, or program requirements; alternatives considered; preferred alternative; and why that alternative was selected. Include basic project cost information. Problem Statement Identify the problem, opportunity or program requirement addressed by the project and how it will be accomplished. Identify and explain the statutory or other requirements that drive the project’s operational programs and how these affect the need for space, location, or physical accommodations. Include anticipated projections (growth or decline) and assumptions, if applicable. Explain the connection between the agency’s mission, goals, and objectives, statutory requirements; and the problem, opportunity, or program requirement. Describe in general terms what is needed to solve the problem. Analysis of alternatives (including preferred alternative) Describe all alternatives that were considered, including the preferred alternative. Alternatives may include renovation, new construction, a combination of renovation and new construction, phased construction or other options explored. Include the following: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative. Include a high-level summary table with an analysis that compares the alternatives, including the anticipated cost and duration for each alternative. Cost estimates for each alternative. Provide enough information so decision makers have a general understanding of the project costs, requirements; and the problem, opportunity, or program requirement. Schedule estimates for each alternative. Estimate the start, midpoint, and completion dates. Schedule should be based on recommended delivery method of the A/E team. Provide a high-level schedule in months. Detailed analysis of preferred alternative Describe the preferred project alternative in detail, including the following: Nature of space. How much of the proposed space will be used for what purpose (e.g., office, housing, conference, etc.) including exterior program space. Occupancy numbers. Basic configuration of the building, including square footage and the number of floors. Space needs assessment. Compare the proposed project space needs in comparison to space needs. Consistency with other laws and regulations. Provide documentation that indicates the preferred option is consistent with the following Proposed building projects over 20,000 gross square feet must follow the state energy standards for clean buildings, per RCW 19.27A.210. Americans with Disabilities Act Zoning requirements and if variances are needed, pathways required to secure. Correctional standards. Identify technology infrastructure and other related IT investments that affect the building plans. Identify radio communication networks and impacts of building materials. Data fiber loops required. Delivery method alternatives considered. Provide a comparative discussion of the pros and cons of the project delivery methods considered for this project and offer a recommendation of proposed procurement method for the preferred alternative. The delivery methods considered could include design-build, progressive design-build, general contractor/construction manager (GC/CM) or conventional design/bid/build. The proposed method of project delivery must be justified. For design-build, link the justification to RCW 39.10.300 for uses, RCW39.10.320 requirements and RCW 39.10.330 for process. For GC/CM, link the justification to the requirements in RCW 39.10.340 for uses, RCW 39.10.350 for requirements and RCW 39.10.360 for process. Site analysis. Identify any site studies that are completed or underway and summarize results. Review of historical or existing site documents and existing conditions including any recorded covenants. Provide the following: Location Building footprint and its relationship to adjacent facilities and site features Provide an aerial view, sketches of the building site and basic floor plans. Water rights and water availability. Stormwater requirements. Transportation or Traffic Study. Geotechnical assessment. Site Survey. Phase 1 environmental survey assessment. Property setback requirements. Potential issues with the surrounding neighborhood, during construction and ongoing once operational. Utility extension or relocation issues. Potential environmental impacts: Green space and natural amenities that need to be preserved or accorded special treatment. Required or potential site mitigation, including history of possible contamination. Requirements for the State Environmental Policy Act, National Environmental Policy Act, or an environmental impact statement. Parking and access issues, including improvements required by local ordinances, local road impacts and parking demand. Impact on surroundings and existing development with construction lay-down areas and construction phasing. Schedule Provide a high-level milestone schedule for the project, including key dates for budget approval, design, bid, acquisition, construction, equipment installation, testing, occupancy and full operation. Incorporate value-engineering analysis and constructability review into the project schedule. Describe factors that may delay the project schedule, such as an environmentally sensitive location, possible presence of archaeological or historical assets, or possible contamination of the site or buildings undergoing renovation. Describe the permitting or local government ordinances or neighborhood issues (such as location or parking compatibility) that could affect the schedule. Identify when the local jurisdiction will be contacted and whether community stakeholder meetings are part of the process. Project budget analysis for the preferred alternative Construction Cost estimate. Provide the following: Major assumptions used in preparing the cost estimate. Summary table of Uniformat II Level 2 cost estimates. Costs should contain sufficient information for a final project budget request. Operating costs Show three biennia of capital and operating costs from the time of occupancy, including an estimate of building repairs, replacement, and maintenance. Include FTE assumptions. Moving costs. Provide an estimate of furniture, fixtures, and equipment required as a separate line in the cost analysis. Identify any problems that require further study. Evaluate identified problems as approved by Owner for further investigation.

Consultants and their sub-consultants shall adhere to Pierce County security requirements when working onsite. including security clearances and tool control. Interior projects or those in secure courtyards require moderate background checks for staff onsite. Higher security areas require a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background checks such as in attorney office areas and information technology closets. Each Consultants personnel will be an employee of the Consultant or an employee of a Subcontractor contracted by Consultant. The Consultant is responsible for the compliance of all the Consultants personnel performing work. Prior to any Consultants personnel commencing on-site work, Consultant will have the appropriate and necessary criminal background checks/security clearances forms completed and submitted to the assigned Project Manager and their backup. CJIS background checks also require fingerprinting and training. After determining proper levels of background checks required with Pierce County project manager, all cleared personnel must obtain a photo ID badge from the security office currently located in the County-City Building. The County will not reimburse the Consultant for any costs incurred in obtaining background checks, including fingerprinting processing fees and personnel time. Background check clearances and CJIS training are required to be renewed every two years. See Attachments for forms and background check and badging process and procedure.

The County will not reimburse proposers for any costs involved in the preparation and submission of responses to this RFQ or in the preparation for and attendance at subsequent interviews.

For proposals to be considered the following must be included in your submittal:A letter of interest from the prime consultant/contractor, signed by the principal professional intended to lead the project effort. The letter needs to include contact information, number of years the consultant/contractor has been in business under current or previous names or additional assumed business names. Provide similar information concerning each subcontracted contractor. Provide a comprehensive organizational chart with key personnel for your firm and potential subconsultants, clearly identifying the estimated participation of Minority, Women, and Veteran owned (MWV) businesses and estimated percentage of total work anticipated to be performed by each sub-tier partner.Your approach to this type of work and explain how you have the experience, qualifications, size, and resources to provide the services listed in the scope of work. The name and brief resume of the key individual(s) who would be assigned to this project and an individual assigned to back up the key person in their absences, together with similar information for each individual to be provided under any subcontract. A proposal that outlines your firm approach to the work, capacity and availability, as well as any additional services or procedures of benefit to the County not specifically required by this Request for Qualifications, which the Consultant offers to provide. The name and title of the person authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the firm.The caption, cause number, Court, Counsel, and general summary of any litigation pending, or judgment rendered within the past three (3) years involving the firm. (if applicable)A statement outlining any proposed exceptions to the County’s requirements or requested clarifications to the requirements, including any exceptions to the terms of the County’s standard Services Agreement, a sample of which is attached hereto as “Attachment A.” Firms should understand, however, that the County is typically unwilling to change the terms of its standard Services Agreement and a firm’s inability to agree to those standard terms may be a basis for the County to instead negotiate with one or more other firms. References listing customers with contracts for similar services.Acknowledgement (via the County's eProcurement Portal) of each addendum issued. (if applicable)Before you submit, please ensure your company profile in OpenGov and MRSC if applicable are up-to-date with your current business designations. Use the provided links below for instructions on updating your profiles. OpenGov: Updating User Profile, Company Profile, Email Address, Adding an Additional User MRSC Log In: Public Agency Membership - MRSC RostersBy submitting a proposal, proposer agrees that all documents, reports, proposals, submittals, working papers, or other materials prepared by the Contractor pursuant to this proposal shall become the sole and exclusive property of the County, and the public domain, and not property of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not copyright, or cause to be copyrighted, any portion of said items submitted to the County because of this solicitation.Only electronic submittal via the County's eProcurement Portal shall be accepted. No hard copies, emails or fax submittals are acceptable.

BIDDERS WHO REGISTER AND DOWNLOAD BID DOCUMENTS will be automatically added to the FOLLOWER'S list in the County's eProcurement Portal. Notifications for bid updates, addendum and other bid information will be sent to all bidders who register on the Pierce County eProcurement Portal.

Pierce County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

All questions must be submitted within the County's eProcurement Portal, under the Questions and Answer Section not later than 4:30 pm on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Bidders must be registered in the eProcurement Portal software in order to submit questions, receive addenda, notifications and ultimately submit a proposal.Proposals must be received by the Procurement & Contract Services and the Finance Department before 1:00 pm on Friday, July 31, 2026. The proposer is responsible for submission of proposal before the deadline. The County shall not be responsible for late submittals.

The Washington State Interlocal Cooperation Act, Ch. 39.34 RCW, authorizes public agencies to cooperatively purchase goods and services if all parties agree. By responding to this RFQ, Consultants agree that other public agencies may purchase goods and services under this solicitation or contract at their own cost and without Pierce County incurring any financial or legal liability for such purchases. Pierce County agrees to allow other public agencies to purchase goods and services under this solicitation or contract, provided that Pierce County is not held financially or legally liable for purchases and that any public agency purchasing under such solicitation or contract file a copy of this invitation and such contract in accordance with RCW 39.34.040.

The contract period is anticipated to conclude by December 31, 2027. The actual schedule will be negotiated with the selected firm based on consultant and agency staff availability and finalized scope of work. Execution of final contract may require final adoption of changes to the County's Capital Facilities Plan by the County Council.

Proposals submitted under this Solicitation will be considered public documents and, with limited exceptions, will become public information and may be reviewed by appointment by anyone requesting to do so following the conclusion of the evaluation, negotiation, and award process. This process is concluded when a signed contract is completed between Pierce County and the Proposer. If a firm considers any portion of its response to be protected under the law, the vendor shall clearly identify each such portion with words such as “CONFIDENTIAL,” “PROPRIETARY” or “TRADE SECRET” on each page for which the protection is sought. If a request is made for disclosure of such portion, Pierce County will notify the vendor of the request.

It is the policy of Pierce County to foster an environment that encourages economic growth and diversification, business development and retention, increases competition and reduces unemployment. In support of that policy, Pierce County reaffirms its commitment to maximize opportunities in public contracting for all contractors including minority and women owned business enterprises.Proposers are encouraged to utilize qualified, local businesses in Pierce County and Washington State where cost effectiveness is deemed competitive. In addition, Proposers are encouraged to subcontract with firms certified by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (MWBE).MWBE DIRECTORY ASSISTANCEA directory of MWBE firms is published quarterly by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE). Copies of the directory are available from the State OMWBE (360-753-9693) or may be viewed at the Public Works Department, 2702 S 42nd St Suite 201, Tacoma 98409, and the Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, 98402. Contact the Contract Compliance Office for additional information at (253) 798-7250.