Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Description

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS WILLAPA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160 FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES INCLUDING STUDY & SURVEY, MODERNIZATION/ADD ON & OTHER CAPITAL PROJECTS, for WILLAPA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTAL DUE DATE: October 21st, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Introduction Willapa Valley School District, in accordance with chapter 39.80 RCW is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) and other performance related information from firms interested in providing Architectural Services for a modernization/add on capital project. Firms responding to this solicitation shall provide evidence of their qualifications based upon the required Submittal Content outlined below. The full RFQ will be available on the district website found at https://www.willapavalley.org/. Project Summary The Willapa Valley School District intends to replace/add on to their current Elementary School including structural upgrades, MEP upgrades and new architectural finishes for approximately 10,000SF. It is anticipated that the project will be a traditional design-bid-build with project completion at the end of summer 2029. Project Award Consulting agreements may be awarded to the firm offering the best qualifications and local experience as judged by the Willapa Valley School District selection committee. The district holds the right to make the selection without interview, however if district requires A/E interviews, these will be held in November of 2026. Selection committee questions may be asked by submitting firms via e-mail no later than October 16th, 2026. The District anticipates selection of these in November 2026. In depth review and evaluation of final candidates will be conducted by the Willapa Valley School District Selection Committee. This evaluation may include, but not be limited to, review of references, review of past projects, past project visitations, potential interviews, and review of additional requests for information sent to final candidates. Selection committee questions may be asked of submitting firms via e-mail or phone and/or video conference during the selection committee review process. Upon completion of the professional consulting services evaluation process, the Willapa Valley School District may recommend the top candidates to the Board of Directors for further review and final contract approval. The School District anticipates selection of the design team in November of 2026, and anticipates the work to proceed immediately upon award.