- Thursday, November 20, 2008
 Call for Architectural Services Minimize
Request For Professional Services
The Port of Bellingham is soliciting responses from consulting firms to this Request for Professional Services (RFPS) to assist the Port by providing Architectural and Engineering Services for a 19,000 square foot 2010 Olympic Coordination Center to be built in the westerly portion of the International Trade Building (ITB).
The consulting firm shall provide architectural, mechanical, structural and electrical engineering consultants for core and shell; and tenant improvements to the existing building.
Responses should address the following evaluation criteria: 1. Architectural Qualifications and Project Experience (last 5 years). A. Demonstrate relevant and innovative experience converting warehouse space to other uses. B. Demonstrate familiarity with local codes and permitting requirements applicable in Whatcom County. C. Demonstrate knowledge of the Port of Bellingham, its role in Whatcom County, and its project procedures. D. Demonstrate past design experience with the Department of Homeland Security; US Customs; or the GSA. 2. Familiarity with this building and this intended reuse. A. Demonstrate familiarity with the International Trade Building by discussing its building type, existing internal systems, potential design encumbrances, limitations, and/or opportunities. B. Demonstrate knowledge and list design experience with the design of law enforcement facilities. C. Demonstrate the ability to provide local inspection with quick responses to field questions. 3. References and availability. A. Provide a list of projects completed in Washington of comparable scope. Also provide the reference personnel for these projects that would be available to discuss the performance of the design and your firm. B. Discuss the availability of your consultant team to design and deliver project documents, suitable for public bid, in a 45 day design period.
Direct all inquiries to this RFPS to Adam Fulton, Project Engineer, at (360) 676-2500.
The deadline for the RFPS submittals is Wednesday, November 19th, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. Direct three (3) copies of the RFPS submittal, not to exceed 25 single-sided pages, including attachments, to: Adam Fulton, PE Project Engineer P.O. Box 1677 Bellingham, WA 98227-1677

2009 SOQs Professional Consulting Services

City of Oak harbor is soliciting statements of qualifications and performance data from engineering, architectural, planning and/or other professional consulting firms for providing general engineering, survey and consulting services for sanitary sewer systems, storm drainage, water distribution systems, streets, marine design, marina facilities and breakwater, marina comprehensive plan, capital facilities, planning, landscape contractors, public facilitation, environmental impact, economic development financing, grant preparation, transportation planning and engineering wetlands enhancement contractors, biologists, structural engineering, architectural designers, and solid waste management for the 2009 calendar year.
These qualifications and performance data will be placed on file and will be used as a source from which to select one or more qualified firms from whom a detailed proposal will be requested for any specific project.
All submittals must be received not later than November 26, 2008.
Those firms who submitted statements in 2008, need only to furnish new additional qualifications or verify by telephone that they wish to remain on the Oak Harbor Roster
Areas of expertise are to be clearly spelled out in the cover letter to facilitate data entry.
Statements of qualifications should be direct to Craig Taylor, City of Oak Harbor, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, 360-279-4524
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Architectural Services
The Town of La Conner, Washington is currently soliciting interested architectural firms to submit a statement of qualifications for general architectural services for the Town of La Conner on an ongoing as needed basis.
Description of general services needed
• Architecture, interior and exterior design and planning
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with the Secretary of Interiors Standards for historically significant buildings
• Urban design and planning
• Tenant improvements and space planning
• Community Planning
• Construction management
• Feasibility studies and value engineering
Statements of Qualifications (SOQ's) should be limited to 10 pages in length and include a brief firm description, projects histories, references and summary resumes of key personnel. If your firm has submitted a SOQ to the Town of La Conner within the past year, a letter reply will be adequate.
SOQ's for architectural services will remain on file with the Town for a period of 2 years. The Town Administrator will review the Statements of Qualifications and choose a firm or individual based on the information provided on an as-needed basis. The Town will retain a list of qualified firms or individuals for a "short list" to choose from for work as needed. This list will be updated on an annual basis.
Interested firms shall submit a statement of qualifications and performance information to: Administrator, Town of La Conner, PO Box 400, La Conner WA 98257
Town of La Conner encourages minority and women-owned firms to submit qualifications.
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2008-2009 MRSC Consulting Services and On-Call Professional Services Rosters
The Municipal Research and Services Center, hereby advertises on their behalf for their projected needs for consulting services and on-call professional services rosters under any of the following categories throughout 2008 and 2009:
Architectural Services (Prof. License Required),
Building, Structure & Roadway Improvement Services,
Consulting & Design Services, Engineering Services (Prof. License Required),
Land Surveying (Prof. License Required) and
Miscellaneous Professional Services.

For a listing of the subcategories included in each of these categories, go to the MRSC Rosters Web site www.mrscrosters.org. Interested companies may apply at any time by visiting the MRSC Rosters
Website at www.mrscrosters.org.
For questions, call 206-625-1300 or email mrscrosters@mrsc.org.
Subscribing Agencies:
City of Aberdeen, City of Algona, City of Auburn, City of Black Diamond, City of Bonney Lake, City of Bremerton, City of Brewster, City of Brier, City of Burien, City of Carnation, City of Clyde Hill, City of Covington, City of Des Moines, City of Edgewood, City of Edmonds, City of Enumclaw, City of Fife, City of Gig Harbor, City of Grand Coulee, City of Kittitas, City of Lake Forest Park, City of Lake Stevens, City of Lynnwood, City of Medical Lake, City of Medina, City of Mill Creek, City of Monroe, City of Mountlake Terrace, City of Mukilteo, City of Newcastle, City of Normandy Park, City of North Bend, City of Omak, City of Pacific, City of Port Angeles, City of Poulsbo, City of SeaTac, City of Sedro-Woolley, City of Snohomish, City of Stanwood, City of Sultan, City of Sumner, City of Tukwila, City of University Place, City of Woodland, Cross Valley Water District, Eastside Fire & Rescue, Edmonds School District #15, Evergreen Water & Sewer District #19, Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton, Island County Fire District #1, King County Fire Protection District #16, King County Fire Protection District #34, Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District, Lynnwood Public Facilities District, Marysville Fire District, Mukilteo Water District, Northshore Fire Department, Northshore Utility District, Olympic View Water & Sewer District, Port of Bremerton, Port of Edmonds, Ronald Wastewater District, Shoreline Water District, Silver Lake Water & Sewer District, Siview Metropolitan Park District, Skagit County, Skagit Transit, SNOCOM, Snohomish County, Snohomish County Fire District #3, Snohomish County Fire District #4, Snohomish County Fire District #5, Snohomish County Fire District #7, Snohomish County Fire District #26, Snohomish School District, Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District, Snoqualmie Pass Utility District, Southwest Snohomish County Communication, Town of Beaux Arts Village, Town of Skykomish, Town of Woodway, and Town of Yarrow Point
MRSC Contact: MRSC Rosters Manager 206-625-1300 or mrscrosters@mrsc.org 2601 Fourth Ave., Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98121
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2008-2009 Professional Services Roster  - Everett SD

Due: N/A
Owner: Everett Sch District No 2, Purchasing, 3721 Oakes Avenue, Everett WA 98203, 425-385-4180
Submittal Docs: From Owner or owner’s website www.everett.k12.wa.us/everett, about our district, departments, finance; or from www.wcrinc.com, Links & Information, Join a Small Works Roster Contractor Pool
Scope: Provide architectural, engineering, and related professional services to the school district.

      

 Call for Engineering Services Minimize
Request For Professional Services
The Port of Bellingham is soliciting responses from consulting firms to this Request for Professional Services (RFPS) to assist the Port by providing Architectural and Engineering Services for a 19,000 square foot 2010 Olympic Coordination Center to be built in the westerly portion of the International Trade Building (ITB).
The consulting firm shall provide architectural, mechanical, structural and electrical engineering consultants for core and shell; and tenant improvements to the existing building.
Responses should address the following evaluation criteria: 1. Architectural Qualifications and Project Experience (last 5 years). A. Demonstrate relevant and innovative experience converting warehouse space to other uses. B. Demonstrate familiarity with local codes and permitting requirements applicable in Whatcom County. C. Demonstrate knowledge of the Port of Bellingham, its role in Whatcom County, and its project procedures. D. Demonstrate past design experience with the Department of Homeland Security; US Customs; or the GSA. 2. Familiarity with this building and this intended reuse. A. Demonstrate familiarity with the International Trade Building by discussing its building type, existing internal systems, potential design encumbrances, limitations, and/or opportunities. B. Demonstrate knowledge and list design experience with the design of law enforcement facilities. C. Demonstrate the ability to provide local inspection with quick responses to field questions. 3. References and availability. A. Provide a list of projects completed in Washington of comparable scope. Also provide the reference personnel for these projects that would be available to discuss the performance of the design and your firm. B. Discuss the availability of your consultant team to design and deliver project documents, suitable for public bid, in a 45 day design period.
Direct all inquiries to this RFPS to Adam Fulton, Project Engineer, at (360) 676-2500.
The deadline for the RFPS submittals is Wednesday, November 19th, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. Direct three (3) copies of the RFPS submittal, not to exceed 25 single-sided pages, including attachments, to: Adam Fulton, PE Project Engineer P.O. Box 1677 Bellingham, WA 98227-1677
   
Community Notification System to be purchased for Skagit 911 Emergency Communications

Skagit 911 Emergency Communications, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, invites qualified software vendors to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) with a proposal for a
Community Notification System to be purchased for Skagit 911 Emergency Communications.
Download the RFP packet from http://www.skagitcounty.net/rfp
Responses must be received by the: Skagit 911, 2911 College Way, Suite 100, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, prior to 3:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, November 19, 2008. LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Responders shall deliver 2 copies of the proposal to Skagit 911 at the address provided below. All documents must be received prior to the deadline.
To proposal must have the phrase "Skagit 911 CNS Proposal Response" written on it. We request that in addition to the paper proposal a readable compact disk (or DVD) be delivered that contains the proposal materials in electronic format. The Compact Disk shall be able to be read by the Microsoft XP Operating system. We only need one copy of the disk.
Skagit 911 CNS Proposal Response, 2911 College Way, Suite A, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Proposals arriving after the deadline will be rejected and the bidder will be notified of the rejection. All accepted proposals and accompanying documentation will become the property of Skagit 911 and may not be returned.
No proposals will be accepted after the above due date and time. Failure to follow all proposal preparation instructions may be cause to disqualify the vendor and may result in the return of responder's proposal unevaluated. All expenses for the preparation of proposals are the responsibility of the responder.
Vendors assume the risk of the method of dispatch chosen. Skagit 911 assumes no responsibility for delays caused by any delivery service. If the vendor chooses to have the proposal delivered, then it must be received prior to the deadline, postmarking by the due date will not substitute for actual proposal receipt.
No telegraphic, faxed, or telephone offers will be accepted.
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On-Call Roster For Water Conservation Consulting Services 136B-2008
Notice is hereby given that the City of Bellingham is seeking requests for qualifications to establish an On-Call Roster for Water Conservation Consulting Services.
Interested vendors may view the solicitation documents on the City of Bellingham website at http://www.cob.org/services/business/purchasing.aspx or in person at the Purchasing Office, 2221 Pacific Street, Bellingham WA 98229 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Questions can be addressed to the Purchasing Office at the above address or by calling 360-778-7750.
The Purchasing Office, 2221 Pacific St., Bellingham WA 98229 must receive sealed bids/quotes /proposals no later than 11:00 AM on 11/07/2008. The sealed bids/quotes/ proposals will be opened and read after the 11:00 AM deadline.
The City reserves the right to postpone making the award for a reasonable length of time, to reject all bids/quotes/ proposals or parts of bids/quotes/proposals as may be in the best interest of the City.
Contact Rose Kelleher, Buyer, City of Bellingham for additional information at 360-778-7750
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2009 SOQs Professional Consulting Services
City of Oak harbor is soliciting statements of qualifications and performance data from engineering, architectural, planning and/or other professional consulting firms for providing general engineering, survey and consulting services for sanitary sewer systems, storm drainage, water distribution systems, streets, marine design, marina facilities and breakwater, marina comprehensive plan, capital facilities, planning, landscape contractors, public facilitation, environmental impact, economic development financing, grant preparation, transportation planning and engineering wetlands enhancement contractors, biologists, structural engineering, architectural designers, and solid waste management for the 2009 calendar year.
These qualifications and performance data will be placed on file and will be used as a source from which to select one or more qualified firms from whom a detailed proposal will be requested for any specific project.
All submittals must be received not later than November 26, 2008.
Those firms who submitted statements in 2008, need only to furnish new additional qualifications or verify by telephone that they wish to remain on the Oak Harbor Roster
Areas of expertise are to be clearly spelled out in the cover letter to facilitate data entry.
Statements of qualifications should be direct to Craig Taylor, City of Oak Harbor, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, 360-279-4524
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RFQ for Consulting Services

Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County ("District") hereby solicits Statements of Qualifications from professional services or consulting firms possessing the required experience, skills and resources needed for any/all of the following:
A. Electrical Engineering Analysis, Design, and Project Management for 230 kV electrical facilities including transmission, switchyard, substation, power transformers, and associated equipment.
B. Electrical Engineering Analysis and Design for the District's 115 kV Transmission Line and 115kV/13.8kV Electrical Substation and associated switchgear.
C. Electrical Engineering Analysis and Design for the District's 2.4 kV Electrical Service and Water Clarification Plant Motor Control Center and associated transformers' and equipment.
D. Electrical Engineering Feasibility Study and Consultation for possible District electric system expansion of transmission & distribution facilities 230 kV and lower.
Knowledge and experience with feasibility studies of future expansion to accommodate electric load growth; valuation of existing electrical transmission & distribution facilities, and acquisition of third party- owned electrical facilities is essential.
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to assist the District in selecting the most qualified firm that will used to help the District in completing current and/or future electrical improvement or planning projects.
Firms desiring consideration shall contact and request from the District the Statement of Qualifications Submittal Requirements. Firms may contact the District either in writing or by telephone at the following: Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County, 1705 Trigg Road, Ferndale, Washington 98248. Attn: Doug Lisser, Project Manager Please direct all requests or questions to Doug Lisser, at (360) 384 - 4288 (ext. 17).
The District anticipates the need for assistance on a number of projects and long term planning projects beginning this summer and continuing for the next 3 to 4 years. It is anticipated that more than one firm will be selected due to the specific needs, work loads and schedules for the completion of the electrical and industrial projects.
The District reserves the right to award separate project(s) or portions of projects to separate firm(s) based on experience and to select directly from the Statements of Qualifications and proceed directly to scope and contract negotiations with the most qualified firm(s). The District is committed to a program of equal opportunity. Minority and women owned businesses are encouraged to submit.
This is not a Request for Proposal. Statements of Qualifications will be kept on file for calendar years 2008 through 2011, or longer at the District's discretion.
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2008-2009 MRSC Consulting Services and On-Call Professional Services Rosters
The Municipal Research and Services Center, hereby advertises on their behalf for their projected needs for consulting services and on-call professional services rosters under any of the following categories throughout 2008 and 2009:
Architectural Services (Prof. License Required),
Building, Structure & Roadway Improvement Services,
Consulting & Design Services, Engineering Services (Prof. License Required),
Land Surveying (Prof. License Required) and
Miscellaneous Professional Services.

For a listing of the subcategories included in each of these categories, go to the MRSC Rosters Web site www.mrscrosters.org. Interested companies may apply at any time by visiting the MRSC Rosters
Website at www.mrscrosters.org.
For questions, call 206-625-1300 or email mrscrosters@mrsc.org.
Subscribing Agencies:
City of Aberdeen, City of Algona, City of Auburn, City of Black Diamond, City of Bonney Lake, City of Bremerton, City of Brewster, City of Brier, City of Burien, City of Carnation, City of Clyde Hill, City of Covington, City of Des Moines, City of Edgewood, City of Edmonds, City of Enumclaw, City of Fife, City of Gig Harbor, City of Grand Coulee, City of Kittitas, City of Lake Forest Park, City of Lake Stevens, City of Lynnwood, City of Medical Lake, City of Medina, City of Mill Creek, City of Monroe, City of Mountlake Terrace, City of Mukilteo, City of Newcastle, City of Normandy Park, City of North Bend, City of Omak, City of Pacific, City of Port Angeles, City of Poulsbo, City of SeaTac, City of Sedro-Woolley, City of Snohomish, City of Stanwood, City of Sultan, City of Sumner, City of Tukwila, City of University Place, City of Woodland, Cross Valley Water District, Eastside Fire & Rescue, Edmonds School District #15, Evergreen Water & Sewer District #19, Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton, Island County Fire District #1, King County Fire Protection District #16, King County Fire Protection District #34, Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District, Lynnwood Public Facilities District, Marysville Fire District, Mukilteo Water District, Northshore Fire Department, Northshore Utility District, Olympic View Water & Sewer District, Port of Bremerton, Port of Edmonds, Ronald Wastewater District, Shoreline Water District, Silver Lake Water & Sewer District, Siview Metropolitan Park District, Skagit County, Skagit Transit, SNOCOM, Snohomish County, Snohomish County Fire District #3, Snohomish County Fire District #4, Snohomish County Fire District #5, Snohomish County Fire District #7, Snohomish County Fire District #26, Snohomish School District, Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District, Snoqualmie Pass Utility District, Southwest Snohomish County Communication, Town of Beaux Arts Village, Town of Skykomish, Town of Woodway, and Town of Yarrow Point
MRSC Contact: MRSC Rosters Manager 206-625-1300 or mrscrosters@mrsc.org 2601 Fourth Ave., Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98121
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2008-2009 Professional Services Roster - Everett SD
Due: N/A
Owner: Everett Sch District No 2, Purchasing, 3721 Oakes Avenue, Everett WA 98203, 425-385-4180
Submittal Docs: From Owner or owner’s website www.everett.k12.wa.us/everett, about our district, departments, finance; or from www.wcrinc.com, Links & Information, Join a Small Works Roster Contractor Pool
Scope: Provide architectural, engineering, and related professional services to the school district.

      

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