The City of Selah, Washington, intends to engage in a qualifications-based selection (QBS) for an architectural firm to provide professional services relative a to-be-built new municipal building. This notice has been issued so that any potentially-interested architect can submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
Most specifics of the project have not yet been determined. However, a few specifics are determined: (1) the site location (Yakima County Assessor’s Parcel #181435-41454, which is a level parcel of roughly 2.34 acres); (2) the anticipated maximum building size (15,000 square feet or less); (3) in-factory modular construction will be utilized; (4) the City will chose a modular construction builder via the King County Directors’ Association (KCDA) process; and (4) federal funding (via a USDA Rural Development loan) will be used on the project (in conjunction with City funds). The building will house the City’s police department and municipal court operations/council meeting chambers, and potentially city hall operations. A list of desired/anticipated features is available here, but, most specifics will be determined at a later date.
The selected architect will be responsible (directly or via its subcontractors) for the full scope of customary architectural work on this sort of municipal project, including, in no particular order: (1) preparation of design, plans, specifications and estimates; (2) contract administration with the builder, including onsite observation; (3) environmental compliance; (4) public presentations to the City Council; and (5) federal funds documentation and reporting.
The deadline for an architect to submit a SOQ is 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2025. Submission may occur via email to Roger.Bell@SelahWa.gov or via physical delivery to 115 West Naches Avenue, Selah, WA 98942. Untimely submittals will not be considered. Submittal materials will not be returned and each submittal will become a public record subject to disclosure to any inquiring third-party. Do not submit any costs or prices, as selection will occur based on perceived qualifications only.
Please click this link for a full description of the Request for Statement of Qualifications for Architectural Services.