Job order contracting
The job order contracting (JOC) method of contracting is authorized by state law (RCW 39.10) and permits the University to award two contracts based on competitive bidding of a markup of a standard industry price book (e.g., R.S. Means). The maximum amount awarded for each contract cannot exceed $4 million annually. Individual work orders for specific construction projects valued at less than $500,000 each may be authorized. Any work order over $350,000 and including over six hundred single trade hours shall utilize a state registered apprenticeship program for that single trade.
At least 90% of the total dollar amount of the job order contract must be performed by subcontractors. The University’s current job order contractors are Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc., and GLY Construction, Inc. The contact for Centennial is John Emershaw (512) 796-8243 and the contact for GLY Construction is Ryan Thompson at (425) 365-3163.
Small Works Roster information
The Small Works Roster is used for soliciting bids from Washington State licensed contractors on public works construction projects valued between $45,000 (for a single trade) or $90,000 (for multiple trades) and $350,000. Small works projects are not publicly advertised; notices about Small Works bid opportunities are sent to all contractors on the roster.
Bids for Small Works will only be accepted from contractors who are on the roster at the time of bid submittal. Bidders must also meet all responsibility criteria set out in the bid documents and as required by law.
Small Works Roster registration
Effective October 1, 2021, UW Facilities will be using Municipal Research Service Center (MRSC) to manage its Small Works Roster. To receive automatic notification of small contracts and projects with UW, please register your company with the MRSC Rosters link.
Questions may be directed to UW Facilities Procurement at uwfbuy@uw.edu.
Critical Patient Care and Specialized Medical Research Facilities Roster
The University of Washington has established a Critical Patient Care and Specialized Medical Research Facilities Roster for general contractors, as authorized by RCW 28B.20.744, which will be used to solicit and award contracts for construction, building, renovation, remodeling, alteration, repair or improvements for projects at the UW Medical Center (UWMC), Harborview Medical Center (HMC) and other facilities. The roster will be used to solicit contractors for projects through December 31, 2026.
These projects will be located within existing, occupied portions of the UWMC, HMC and other facilities with work occurring adjacent to critical care and research facilities and supporting spaces. The Roster will be used for projects with an estimated construction cost of $5 million or less. Two roster groups have been established - Group A and Group B. Group “A” roster work shall consist of projects containing life-critical elements, e.g. oncology suites, operating rooms, etc. Group “B” roster work shall consist of all other work inside critical care and lab areas.
Firms interested in placement on the roster must submit their Statement of Qualifications in response to the Request for Qualifications which is accessible at the link below. Statements of Qualifications will be accepted at any time and will be evaluated as described in the Request for Qualifications.
For additional information, please contact Cindy Magruder at magruder@uw.edu.
To review addenda and get the latest information on the 2024-2026 roster, please visit our Current solicitations page.
Energy conservation contracting
As authorized by state law (RCW 39.35C), the University constructs projects that reduce energy consumption or costs, and increases efficiency in the use of energy through activities, measures, or equipment designed to achieve conservation goals.
After substantial completion of construction, each project is monitored for a period of time to verify that the conservation goals have been met. Examples of projects that the University has constructed under this contracting method include: chiller and cooling tower upgrades, HVAC system modifications from a constant volume to variable volume system, and lighting and plumbing fixtures replacement. The energy services prime contractor is chosen through a competitive bidding process. The prime, in turn, contracts with subconsultants and subcontractors as needed to perform the work. The University’s current energy services contractor is McKinstry Essention, Inc., and the contact is Mark Jonson, 206-832-8450.