PORT OF TACOMA (PORT)
REQUEST FOR QUALILFICATION (RFQ)
PROCUREMENT NO. 052026-1031
3319 LINCOLN AVE ROOF REPLACEMENT
PROJECT NO.: 102026
Issued by
Port of Tacoma
One Sitcum Plaza
P.O. Box 1837
Tacoma, WA 98401-1837
RFQ INFORMATION
Contact:
Michelle Walker, Procurement Analyst
Email Addresses:
procurement@portoftacoma.com
Phone:
(253) 888-4744
Submittal Date
August 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Questions Due Date
July 29, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS AND SOQS VIA THE PROCUREMENT PORTAL.
(LINK LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PROCUREMENT WEB PAGE)
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PORT
RFQ 052026-1031
A. PURPOSE
3319 Lincoln Ave. Roof Replacement
The PORT is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from firms interested in
providing architectural and structural design associated with a roof replacement on the
complex of structures located at 3319 Lincoln Ave. The PORT anticipates awarding one
Professional Service contract with a period of performance anticipated to be no more than
three (3) years from the execution of the contract.
B. BACKGROUND
Created by Pierce County citizens in 1918, the Port of Tacoma is a major center for
container cargo, bulk, break-bulk, autos and heavy-lift cargo. To learn more about the
PORT, visit www.portoftacoma.com.
The PORT’s Standard Terms and Conditions are included with the Sample Personal
Services Agreement (Attachment B) to this RFQ. By submitting a SOQ, the
Proposer represents that it has carefully read and agrees to be bound by the
PORT’s Standard Terms and Conditions. Identify during the question submittal and
response period, any sections you consider onerous, clarify why you consider
these sections onerous, propose alternative language and describe why it is in the
PORT’s best interests to adopt the alternative language.
SOQs submitted with altered or conditioned Terms and Conditions without prior
written agreement from the PORT will be considered non-responsive and not
considered for evaluation.
Proposers submit SOQs understanding all contract terms and conditions are
mandatory. Response submittal is agreement to the Contract without exception.
The PORT reserves the right to negotiate changes to submitted SOQs and to
change the PORT's otherwise mandatory Contract form during negotiations. If the
Proposer is awarded a contract and refuses to sign the attached Contract form, the
PORT may reject the Proposer from this and future solicitations for the same work.
Under no circumstances shall Proposer submit its own boilerplate of terms and
conditions.
C. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Architectural and structural design associated with a roof replacement on the complex of
structures located at 3319 Lincoln Ave. The existing complex is comprised of several
attached structures with both pitched and flat roof assemblies. The connection of
structures led to the incorporation of internal gutter and drain sections that routinely
become blocked creating flooding and damage to the interior areas of the building
The work may include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:
• Evaluation of the existing roof, gutter and drainage systems and other
components of the building envelop system and structure leading to options
for a roof replacement and enhancements to the drainage and envelop
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systems
• Design associated with roof replacement or upgrades and, drainage system,
and building envelop improvements
• Assistance with Permitting and Bidding Support
• Construction support
D. DELIVERABLES
1. Existing conditions survey and report including options with cost for upgrades or
replacement of the roof, drainage and building envelop systems
2. 30% design package including drawings, cost estimate and anticipated project
schedule
3. 60% design package including drawings, outline specifications, cost estimate and
anticipated project schedule
4. 90% design package including drawings, specifications, structural analysis and
report if necessary, cost estimate and project schedule. It is anticipated that this
package will be of a sufficient level of design such that it can be used for permit
submittal.
5. Permitting assistance including meetings with City of Tacoma and other Agencies
as necessary to secure City and Environmental permits necessary to complete the
project. This may include but is not limited to the following:
a. City of Tacoma Building Permit
b. City of Tacoma Site Development Permit
c. SEPA
6. 95% design package including drawings and specifications, structural analysis,
cost estimate and project schedule to incorporate all Port and Agency comments.
7. 100% Bid set including drawings, specifications, anticipated project schedule, cost
estimate to match bid form, any reports or other documents necessary to support
the bidding process.
8. Bidding
a. Response to bidder questions
b. Attend pre-bid walk thru
c. Preparation of Addendum
9. Construction support
a. Review of submittals
b. Response to RFI’s
c. Assistance with the preparation of meeting minutes
d. Evaluation of Change Orders and preparation of related cost estimates
e. Evaluation of substitution requests
f. Review of As Built drawings
g. Preparation of Record Drawings
10. Any other items necessary to support the design, permitting, bidding and
construction of the project
E. QUALIFICATIONS
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Submitting firms must be licensed in their respective fields in the State of Washington and
have a minimum of five (5) years of experience.
F. SOQ ELEMENTS & EVALUATION CRITERIA
SOQs should present information in a straightforward and concise manner, while
ensuring complete and detailed descriptions of the Vendor (to include the prime, key team
members, and major sub-consultants) and the team’s ability to meet the requirements
and provide the requested services of this RFQ. Emphasis will be on completeness of
content. The written SOQs should be prepared in the same sequential order as outlined
below.
SOQs are limited to 8 numbered pages (8 ½ by 11 inch) excluding the cover letter and
all appendices. All pages shall be in portrait orientation with 1-inch (1”) margins. Font
size shall be 10 point or larger. SOQs that do not follow this format may be rejected.
Submittals need to be limited to 9 MB in total size.
The cover letter shall include the RFQ Number & Title in the subject line, and the Name,
Title, Email Address, Phone Number, and current Address of the submitting team. SOQ’s
that do not follow this format may be rejected. The cover letter shall include the following
information (even if the answer is None):
• Describe any claim submitted by any client against the prime firm within the past
two (2) years related to the professional services provided by the firm or its key
personnel. For purposes of this request, claim means a sum of money in dispute
in excess of 10% of the firm’s fee for the services provided.
• Any real or perceived conflicts of interest for team members, inclusive of the prime,
sub-consultants, and key team members.
SOQs are to address, and will be evaluated upon, the following criteria:
INITIAL EVALUATION PHASE
1. Qualifications & Experience
50 PTS
a) Identify the proposed team (to include working titles, degrees, certificates and
licenses), demonstrate the team’s experience in performing the requested services
and describe how the team meets or exceeds the required qualifications.
• Resumes of the key individuals may be included as an appendix and are not
included in the total page count. Resumes are to be limited to one (1) single-
sided, letter-size page. Resumes exceeding this limit will not be reviewed.
• Provide an organizational chart demonstrating the relationships and hierarchy
of the team described above and availability to support PORT projects. Identify
individuals by name, position, discipline and firm. Identify key back up
personnel.
b) The PORT will evaluate the experience, technical competence, and qualifications of
the key personnel identified, their project specific roles and responsibilities, and overall
organization of the project team. Emphasis will be placed on experience and expertise
in performing non Port related work of similar scope and complexity.
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c) Capacity to perform the work (including any specialized services) within the time
constraints identified, considering the firm’s current and planned workload.
d) Include a list of three (3) recent non Port contracts/projects completed in the last
five (5) years, to include a point of contact, contact information (phone and email), and
brief description, for services relevant to the items listed in the Scope of Services as
performed by the key personnel. Only non-Port projects completed by key members
of the project team will be considered.
2. Project Approach Narrative
50 PTS
SOQs should clearly outline the team’s recommended approach and methodology for:
a) Accomplishing the Scope of Services. Clearly describe the approaches and methods
that will be used to accomplish the tasks required in the Scope of Services. Include a
summary of innovative ideas and suggestions for enhancing the scope of services.
• Project Management: Describe how the team will manage and coordinate the
necessary disciplines required to accomplish the services requested.
• General information for supporting the PORT with an overall approach to
architectural services at the PORT.
b) Coordination & Communication. Provide a plan for communications and coordination
between the Project Team, the PORT’s Project Manager, and the various
Stakeholders.
c) Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) program for the requested services.
d) What risks beyond your control do you see in providing this service, and how would
you mitigate them?
FINAL EVALUATION PHASE (if applicable)
1. Oral Presentations (if requested) ............................................................... 100 PTS
Oral Presentations will be conducted with the top-ranked Teams based on SOQ
scores. Failure to participate in the process will result in the Team’s disqualification
from further consideration. Oral Presentations will be conducted by online video or in
person meeting. Oral presentations will be evaluated separately from the written
SOQ’s.
2. References (if requested)...........................................................................Pass/Fail
Reference checks may be performed on the selected Team, if based directly on the
SOQ’s received, or on shortlisted firms if Oral Presentations are being requested. The
PORT may evaluate the reference checks to assess the proposed Team’s overall
performance and success of previous, similar work. Reference checks may also be
utilized to validate information contained in the SOQ.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
ATTACHMENT A – INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSING (ATTACHED)
ATTACHMENT B –PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TERMPLATE &
TERMS AND CONDITIONS (ATTACHED)
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.