Description
The University of Washington is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified design-build teams (which may include joint ventures), to include a Contractor and Civil Engineer to lead the design and construction of the Burke-Gilman Trail Transit Access, Safety Efficiency Improvements.
Project description: Project scope includes the widening the footprint of Burke-Gilman Trail on the University of Washington Seattle campus to accommodate projected future demand. The project spans approximately one mile of the trail; including repaving and creating bike/pedestrian mode separation from Rainier Vista through NE 47th St to the degree feasible, based on available funding. Existing site conditions include connections with ADA pathways, vehicular and bike/pedestrian intersections, and environmentally critical areas including steep slopes. Construction phasing and the management of temporary pedestrian and bike traffic is a significant project issue and will require diligent planning in collaboration with the UW as well as WSDOT, the UW’s funding partner. The total project budget is $16,725,000.00. The University’s target budget for all work to be provided by the Design-Builder under the design-build contract is $12,300,000.00, exclusive of Washington State sales tax.
Pre-submission meeting: A representative from each design-build firm that intends to submit a SOQ is strongly encouraged to attend and sign-in at the pre-submission meeting scheduled for 2/4/2026 at 2:00 pm. Meeting point will be the NE corner of NE Pacific Street and 15 Avenue NE. This meeting will involve walking the project site along Burke-Gilman Trail towards NE 47 Street. Please be advised the route contains uneven terrain, it is a heavily used cycling and pedestrian corridor, and precautions should be taken to not impede traffic during the meeting. Participants are responsible for their own parking arrangements. Latecomers may not be accommodated.
Please do not submit questions through Workday Strategic Sourcing. All communications regarding this RFQ should be addressed to Holly Simon, Project Manager, University of Washington Project Delivery Group, (206) 221-4222 or hbsimon@uw.edu.