SLED Opportunity · WASHINGTON · CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, WA

    Generator Replacement Design

    Issued by City of Mercer Island, WA
    cityRFQCity of Mercer Island, WASol. 256776
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due May 7, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 20, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    541330
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Mercer Island seeks qualified engineering firms for backup generator design at community facilities. SOQs due by May 7, 2026. Mandatory pre-submittal meetings required. Submission via city procurement portal.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    256776
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    April 20, 2026
    Due Date
    May 7, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541330AI guide
    Agency
    City of Mercer Island, WA

    Description

    The City of Mercer Island (“City”) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified professional Professional Engineering Services firms to design the backup generator upgrade for the Mercer Island Community Center and Event Center. The awarded firm shall be licensed and lawfully engaged in providing Professional Engineering Services services in the State of Washington pursuant to RCW 39.80.020.

    SOQs with requirements, as outlined in the RFQ package, must be received no later than 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 7, 2026. All SOQs are to be submitted through the Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/mercerislandwa.

    Background

    Work to be performed under this contract includes, but is not limited to, providing professional services related to electrical assessment, design and engineering for emergency and backup generators at City facilities, as further described in this RFP.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 2026-RFQ-013
    • Department: Public Works
    • Department Head: Jason Kintner (Chief of Operations)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-04-27T22:00:00.000Z
    • Answers Posted By: 2026-04-30T22:00:00.000Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Project Understanding and Methodology (35 pts)

      The submittal demonstrates thorough understanding of the project; how the team plans to address the needs of the City; and the team’s unique qualities as they relate to the project. It demonstrates the ability to produce quality deliverables; and a sound approach that will meet the proposed timeline.

    • Project Team Qualifications and Experience (20 pts)

      The submittal provides a complete and comprehensive organizational chart or similar explanation of team members’ roles and responsibilities, including a summary of each firm on the team, office locations, number of staff, and area(s) of expertise. It demonstrates the team’s strengths and unique qualities as well as the team’s analysis and design meet the needs of the project.

    • Relevant Project Experience (25 pts)

      The submittal demonstrates relevant and successful experience with similar street-related capital design projects.

    • Project Schedule/Deadlines (15 pts)

      Demonstrate the ability of the team to meet the proposed project schedule(s), including assigned staff availability.

    • Organization and Clarity of Proposal (5 pts)

      The submittal clearly and effectively outlines the project team’s qualifications and ability to successfully meet the needs of the City and the project as well as contains all requirements outlined in this RFQ. Documents should be well written, organized coherently, and demonstrate the project team’s ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences.

    Submission Requirements

    • Upload Statement of Qualifications (required)

      Please refer to the SUBMITTAL DETAILS section for the required information to include in the SOQ.

    • Mandatory Pre-Submittal Meeting Attendance (required)

      Please confirm that a representative from your firm attended the mandatory pre-submittal meeting scheduled on NO VALUE at NO VALUE at NO VALUE and signed the official sign-in sheet, acknowledging that SOQs from firms not represented at the meeting will not be considered for this work.

    • Mandatory Pre-Submittal Zoom Meeting (required)

      Please confirm that a representative from your firm attended the mandatory pre-proposal zoom meeting scheduled on NO VALUE at NO VALUE, and was recorded in the official participant log, acknowledging that SOQs from firms not represented at the meeting will not be considered for contract award.  

    • Do you acknowledge the terms of the City's Agreement? (required)

      By submitting a SOQ, the vendor agrees to the terms and conditions contained in the agreement included as an ATTACHMENT. Modifications to the agreement will not be permitted. 

    • Enter the type of professional service requested. (required)

      Example: architectural, landscape architectural, engineering, or surveying as defined by RCW 39.80.020.

    • What type of pre-submittal site visit is required? (required)
    • Enter the dates this RFQ will be published in the Daily Journal of Commerce. (required)

      Example: December 1 and 7, 2025

    Key dates

    1. April 20, 2026Published
    2. May 7, 2026Responses Due

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