RFQ - Progressive Design-Build Services for the WARC Recovery Center...

Location:	Washington
Posted:	Mar 3, 2026
Due:	Mar 31, 2026
Agency:	Thurston County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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Request for Qualifications

Progressive Design-Build Services

Thurston County WARC Reconfiguration Project

Submittal Deadline

March 31, 2026, 3:00 PM Pacific Time

Thurston County WARC Reconfiguration Project

CP #C90010

Progressive Design-Build Services

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.0 SCOPE OF PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

4.0 SELECTION AND AWARD PROCESS

5.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA

6.0 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION (SOQ) REQUIREMENTS

7.0 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RESPONSE

8.0 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

9.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

10.0 NONDISCRIMINATION

11.0 DBE / OMWBE / SMALL BUSINESS OUTREACH

12.0 PROTEST PROCEDURE

13.0 DESIGN-BUILDER’S RESPONSIBILITY

EXHIBITS

A: DRAFT DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT*

B: DRAFT GENERAL CONDITIONS OF DESIGN-

BUILD CONTRACT BETWEEN OWNER AND DESIGN-BUILDER*

* By Addendum

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Overview and Reason for Using Progressive Design-Build Delivery

The WARC Reconfiguration Project (the ‘Project’) includes design and construction

services to deliver a best value product. Thurston County is planning a reconfiguration and

expansion of its Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) located on a 127-acre closed

County landfill adjacent to Interstate 5, in Lacey, WA. The WARC, which operates as the

main transfer station for the County, accepts municipal solid waste (MSW) from municipal,

commercial, and self-haul (public) customers. The purpose of the project is to relocate

infrastructure from the closed landfill to reduce ongoing maintenance issues, meet

customer growth through the addition of a second transfer station, and increase safety by

separating commercial from self-haul customers.

In accordance with RCW 39.10.300, et seq., the County will utilize a Progressive Design-

Build (PDB) approach for the procurement and delivery of the project, meaning the Design-

Build team (“Team”) will be selected based on qualifications in accordance with evaluation

factors outlined herein. This approach does not require design or a complete project price

proposal during the selection process.

The County fully embraces the principles of collaboration and integrated project delivery

that emphasize a cooperative approach to problem solving. The County expects the

selected Team, as part of the project team, to deliver this project by creating a culture of

open and honest communication and establishing an environment where the Team

contributes its best efforts for the benefit of the project as a whole.

The PDB project delivery method is appropriate for this project because it meets the

following criteria listed in RCW 39.10.300:

• The construction activities are highly specialized, operations must be maintained,

and a Design-Build approach is critical in developing the construction

methodology, sequencing and approach;

• The project provides opportunity for early collaboration and greater efficiencies

between the designer and the builder; and

• Significant savings in project delivery time, as well as transparent pricing, would be

realized.

1.2 Progressive Design-Build Delivery Goals and Objectives

The County is utilizing PDB delivery because of its ability to improve project outcomes,

expedite project delivery and enhance the project delivery experience for all Team

members. To this end, the County has the following expectations of the selected Team:

• Maintain a consistent team throughout design & construction.

• Embrace a collaborative, integrated team approach with the County, Turner &

Townsend Heery (TTH) and the Team, all focused on the best interest of the

project.

• Deliver reliable estimates to help inform the project budget and scope.

• Provide high quality design services, including stakeholder engagement, document

development, permitting and construction administration.

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• Provide high quality pre-construction consulting services, including accurate cost

estimating, phasing, scheduling, and constructability.

• Provide design and construction innovations and technology to maximize cost and

schedule efficiency, limit waste, and avoid re-work.

• Implement design and construction processes which enhance project safety and

reinforce a goal of zero recordable incidents.

• Implement innovative strategies to solicit and manage subcontractor and supplier

bidding to obtain competitive pricing from high quality vendors and achieve MWBE

goals.

• Successfully outreach to local, small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged

businesses who can participate during design and construction.

• Provide efficient document and workflow management systems, including web-

based collaboration tools to streamline typical project workflows and document

controls.

• Provide comprehensive project closeout services, planned well in advance,

including record drawings.

o No significant operational issues arising during commissioning and startup.

o Operational and maintenance requirements of all systems clearly understood

before substantial completion.

o Provide robust training for the County’s staff members and contracted

maintenance team.

1.3 Pre-Proposal Meeting

There will be a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting for this project on March 17, 2026,

1:00 pm local time. The conference will be held in the Dispatch Room at the Tilley

Campus, located at 9605 Tilley Rd S., Olympia WA 98512. Attendees must check in at

the front desk and will be directed to the conference room location. The particulars of the

project, the selection process, schedule, and the elements of the Contract will be

discussed. The intent of the pre-proposal meeting is to provide clarity surrounding the

requirements of this solicitation.

Questions are encouraged during the meeting, though verbal responses will not be

binding. If clarifications made to the solicitation are deemed material by the County, an

addendum will be issued formalizing such clarifications.

1.4 Expenses of Proposer and Payment of Honorarium

All costs incurred by firms choosing to participate in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

portion of this competitive solicitation process shall be the responsibility of the proposing

firms. In accordance with RCW 39.10.330, the County will pay an honorarium in the

amount of two thousand ($2,000) dollars to the short-listed, responsive Finalists selected to

participate in the Request for Proposals (RFP) portion of the solicitation, but who are not

awarded the Design-Build Contract.

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1.5 Owner Team

Thurston County Board of

County Commissioners

Thurston County Administration

Leonard Hernandez, County Manager

Jennifer D. Walker, Asst. County Manager

Karen Weiss

Thurston County Public Works

Director

Procurement - As Needed

Design - As Needed

Construction - As Needed

Matt Samuelson

Thurston County Public Works

Capital Projects Manager II

Procurement - 80%

Design - 80%

Construction - 80%

Jeff Bickford

Thurston County Public Works

Solid Waste Division Manager

Procurement - 10%

Design - 25%

Construction - 10%

Gerald Tousley

Thurston County Public Works

Solid Waste Operations Manager

Procurement - 25%

Design -25%

Construction - 50%

Republic Services

Solid Waste

Operations Contractor

Procurement - As Needed

Design - As Needed

Construction - As Needed

Jon Hongladarom

Foster Garvey

GC/CM Legal Council

Procurement - As Needed

Design - As Needed

Construction - As Needed

Dawn Ashton

Thurston County Public Works

Procurement & Contract Specialist

Procurement - As Needed

Design - As Needed

Construction - As Needed

Bill Dobyns

Turner & Townsend Heery

Sr. Project Management Director

Procurement - 25%

Design - 25%

Construction - 25%

Debbie Kim

Turner & Townsend Heery

Construction Manager

Procurement - 25%

Design - 25%

Construction - 50%

TBD

Turner & Townsend Heery

Cost Support

Procurement - As Needed

Design - As Needed

Construction - As Needed

Ryan Asman

BHC Consultants

Solid Waste Subject Matter Expert

Procurement - 10%

Design - 20%

Construction - 20%

Andrea Rutledge

Turner & Townsend Heery

Sr. Project Coordinator

Procurement - 5%

Design - 5%

Construction - 5%

PDB Contractor

TBD

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Department	Description	Opening Date	Closing Date	Attachment(s)
Public Works	RFQ - Progressive Design-Build Services for the WARC Recovery Center Reconfiguration Project, CP# C90010	03/03/2026	03/31/2026 at 3PM	RFQ - Progressive Design-Build Services for the WARC Recovery Center Reconfiguration Project, CP# C90010

RFQ - Progressive Design-Build Services for the WARC Recovery Center Reconfiguration Project, CP# C90010

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