RFQ and General Condition Documents

Date:  January 15, 2026

To Whom It May Concern:

Central Washington University (CWU) hereby provides notice of its intent to sell the following property:

1. Tax Parcel: 333634
2. Size: Approximately 3.60 acres
3. Location: SWC East 18^th Ave and N Wildcat Way, Ellensburg, 98926                                    Kittitas County, State of Washington

If you are interested in submitting an offer, it must be received within sixty (60) days from the date of this notice.

For additional information or to submit an offer, please email: PurchasingOffice.PurchasingOffice@cwu.edu  

CWU reserves the right, at any time and in its sole discretion, to reject any or all proposals resulting from this notification or solicitation.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Consultant /Engineering Services

Central Washington University

CWU Contract No. 17257-09 – Geophysical Groundwater Well-Siting Investigation

RESPONSE DATE: 5:00 PM PST, Ellensburg, WA, Tuesday, January 20th, 2025 to Joe.chanes@cwu.edu

Project Overview

Central Washington University (CWU) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified consultant or engineering teams to provide conduct a Geophysical Groundwater Well-Siting investigation for Central Washington University in and around several parcels of land which totals approximately 50 +/- acres in Ellensburg, WA.

This project has received funding through the Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM) 2025–2027 Capital Budget. The scope of this project supports CWU’s long-term decarbonization and resiliency planning as required by House Bill 1390. This project aims to expand the network of geothermal capability by targeting the highest probability of successful subsurface exploration.

PROJECT BACKGROUND:

In summer of Summer of 2025 CWU completed our campus Decarbonization plan that identified the most feasible option of campus green house gas reduction and system conversion. 

The implementation of a series of geothermal nodes connected to an closed loop system was selected based on its cost projection, ground water temperature, and expandability utilizing existing chilled water lines and expanding low temperature hot water lines throughout campus.

CWU’s first geothermal extraction and injection well are the prototype for future well development with special emphasis on placement to avoid subsurface water temperature gradient issues and ensure proper protection from extracting re-injected well water.

Due to the density of buildings, utilities, walkways, roadways, and vegetation on the Ellensburg campus; it is highly important to limit the amount of disturbed areas as a result of well drilling operations that can easily consume an acre per well construction.  CWU has opted to evaluate various means of analysis for increasing the likely hood of successful subsurface evaluation.

PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

Deliverable:

• The purpose of the investigation is both to identify where geothermal subsurface groundwater can be intercepted and developed and to locate the best possible targets to achieve the goal of drilling wells with high yield production.
• After initial GIS and hydrologic or fault and fracture data, CONSULTANT will conduct on-the-ground geophysical studies which include micro seismic resonance and radiometric gamma ray scintillation counting to ground-truth and further narrow down potential targets and to estimate depths for precision drilling
• Prepare executive summary addressing:
  • Feasibility of proposed project
  • Well siting analysis, including risk, observations, assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications for CWU consideration and hydrologist evaluation.
  • Final recommendations of most feasible site locations for well development in order of reported viability.

 PRE-SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

Firms interested in this RFQ are encouraged Review CWU’s Design and Construction Standards (DACS). These can be found on our CWU Capital Planning and Projects website at https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/facilities/capital-planning-projects/design-construction-standards.php

See RFQ supplemental documents:

• Attachment A – Site Map of proposed project

At the discretion of the University, firms that are not physically located in the State of Washington will be required to affiliate with a qualified, in-state firm acceptable to the University.

For project information and required submittal information contact:

Joe Chanes, Construction Project Coordinator

Central Washington University

400 E. University Way

Ellensburg, WA 98926-7523

1. (509) 856-7107
2. joe.chanes@cwu.edu

The University is requiring electronic submittals of the items listed below for this solicitation. Hard copy submittals will not be accepted. Submissions must be electronically delivered to Joe.chanes@cwu.edu prior to 3:00 PST on the scheduled date. Since CWU limits incoming email to 7 Mb, submissions should be made via zip file, drop box, cloud download or similar means.

1. The electronic submittal shall use this subject line: “CWU Project No. 17257-09 – Geophysical Groundwater Well-Sitting Investigation – Due 5:00 PM PST, Ellensburg, WA local time, Tuesday, January 20th, 2026”.
2. Please limit the file size to
3. The University will use the time stamp on the submittal upload to determine
4. Proposers are responsible for ensuring timely delivery of
5. The University is not responsible for Finalists’ technical difficulties in submitting electronically.
6. Late submittals will not be
7. Submittal format requirements:
   1. Formatted in a single searchable
   2. Include searchable bookmarks for each section of the Qualification, corresponding to the sections outline in Selection Criteria.
   3. Organized in accordance with the
   4. Submittals are encouraged to be under twenty(20) pages, A “page” is defined as, when printed, a one-sided single sheet of 5 x 11 paper, unless the instruction specifically allows a larger sheet of paper.
   5. The font should be no smaller than 10

Any addenda issued for this RFQ will be published at the following website address:  https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/facilities/capital-planning-projects/index.php

Design teams are responsible for checking the website for any addenda prior to submission of Qualifications. If you are unable to download the addenda, you may contact the individuals noted above.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Letter of interest
• Company profile/brochure illustrating the design and construction documentation capabilities of the A/E team necessary to complete the project.
• List of up to five projects with comparable size and scope that have been led by your firm or successfully completed by your firm, with client Please note your experience with similar projects and scopes of work. References should include client names, titles, telephone numbers, and emails. Lists should include:
  • project name
  • project budget
  • project location
  • project start and completion
  • website (if applicable)
  • listing of project characteristics that relate to this
• Qualifications of primary team members (including sub-consultants) that will perform duties on this project, anticipated responsibilities if selected, and up to two references per team References shall include firm, title, name, telephone number and email.
• Insurance forms (may be included as an appendix) indicating the firm’s ability to provide insurance in the following amounts:
  • Professional Liability Insurance – annual aggregate of $1,000,000.
  • General Liability Insurance – combined single limit of $1,000,000, aggregate limit of $2,000,000.
  • Auto Insurance – combined single limit of $1,000,000.
  • Workers Compensation

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Show experience in similar Geophysical Groundwater well-siting projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Higher Education projects.
• Demonstrated experience with unconventional site conditions that your firm has been able to address.
• Show experience with multi-site evaluation and project programming
• Demonstrated ability to accurately estimate construction costs and operations and maintenance cost.
• Familiarity with State of Washington Public Works
• Quality of consultant’s service received by previous clients including
• Key personnel experience relating to design and construction documentation for projects of this type and complexity.
• Proximity of the consultants to the project site.
• Ability to meet schedules.

PROJECT SCHEDULE

January 12^th 2026 -------------- Advertise RFQ

January 20th, 2026 (5PM) ---- Qualifications Due

January 20^th – 23rd, 2026 ----- Selection committee evaluation

January 26^th- 30th ------------- Interview (if necessary) and consultant selection.

February 16th ---------- Anticipated Notice to Proceed

February – May 2026 ------- Perform Study (Deliverable Due by May8th)

CENTRAL WASHINGTO UNIVERSITY REQUESTS FOR:

2026 SMALL WORKS & CONSULTANT ROSTER (NEW APPLICANTS & RENEWAL)

Central Washington University’s Capital Planning & Projects division of Facilities Management is pursuing new & renewal applicants for the Small Works Roster or Consultant Roster in accordance with RCW 39.04.151 & 39.80.

There is no deadline for submission, but roster space is limited, so all interested parties should register as soon as possible.  If you've already registered, please disregard this message.

We moved our platform online utilizing OMWBE’s Access Equity B2G Now system.  This is the same platform as the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) B2G Now system and your existing login credentials are applicable. 

Please find the attached hyperlink for registration to either the Small Works Roster or Consultant Roster

https://cwu.gob2g.com/

Small Works Roster

Our procedure expedites the University public works construction process on projects under $350,000.  Details of qualification requirements are available as you register online.  Material vendors & Contractors are encouraged to become familiar with CWU's Design and Construction Standards (DACS), listed here https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/facilities/capital-planning-projects/design-construction-standards.php

Consultant Roster.

Inclusion on consultant roster does not represent a pre-qualification of a guarantee that any firm will receive a contract based on included on the roster.  CWU will evaluate the qualification information of consultant and engineering firms on the roster to select the most qualified firm for individual public works projects where the total consultant fee is less than $150,000.  Consultants are encouraged to become familiar with CWU's Design and Construction Standards (DACS), listed here https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/facilities/capital-planning-projects/design-construction-standards.php  .

More information on CWU projects, news and updates can also be found on our main website, which also has a link to our roster sign up.

https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/facilities/capital-planning-projects/index.php

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Demo and replace sidewalks throughout campus, as indicated within
the bid documents.

Following the Monday, December 22nd meeting, this project has been awarded based on the base bid and alternate selected by CWU.  If you have further questions about this project, contact. Kallysta Ray, Kallysta.Ray@cwu.edu. or (509)963-1012.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 

The base bid amount the contractor submits shall be to furnish all labor, supervision, materials, services, and equipment required for Science 1 Chiller Replacement and demo and disposal of existing chiller and components.

ADDENDUM 01:  10/09/2025

Revised Base Bid Scope:

Base bid shall assume the contractor shall utilize a crane for the removal and installation of mechanical equipment and shall include the cost of restoration of any landscaping impacted by the placement of crane pad, mobilization, safety considerations, construction, demobilization.

Following the Thursday, October 16th bid opening, the contract has been awarded to Total Energy Management.  If you have questions about this project, contact Dave Kopczynki, Dave.Kopczynski@cwu.edu (509) 963-3305.                              

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Architectural & Engineering Services

CWU Contract No. 17517-01 – Aviation Degree Expansion

 Project Overview

Central Washington University (CWU) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified architectural & engineering teams to provide architectural, engineering design, permitting, and construction administration services related to the Aviation Degree Expansion at Bowers Field in Ellensburg, WA. These services will include a preliminary Discovery program verification, permitting, architectural & engineering design, and construction-phase administration.

 Following the Thursday, September 11th  2025 submission, LMN +Corgan was selected for this project.

Questions can be directed to david.kopczynski@cwu.edu & Delano.Palmer@cwu.edu. 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  

Central Washington University is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified engineering teams to provide engineering design, permitting, and construction administration services related to the installation and CWU grid integration of three (3) 2MW generators. These services will include feasibility evaluation, Washington Department of Ecology permitting, electrical engineering design, and construction-phase administration.

Following the Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 submission, MW Engineers was selected for this project.  Please contact Gary.Gleason@cwu.edu and Delano.palmer@cwu.edu for questions.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Brooks Library Roof Replacement to include: Inspection of all roof section for any soft spots in the insulation or structural damage prior to install of the new system. Any insulation or structural repair to be billed in addition to contract price. Preparation of the existing roofing system prior to installation of new coating system. Coat  entire roof with new system aside from horizontal TPO walking platform.

CWU CONTACT:  Direct all questions regarding the project to Joe Chanes, Project Manager, at Joe.Chanes@cwu.edu, or 509-856-7107.

17488-02 Project Manual Bid Documents 
17488-02 Addendum #1 - 8/4/25 

Following the Thursday, August 7th bid submission, this project has been awarded to Evolution Exteriors.  Direct all questions regarding the project to Joe Chanes, Project Manager, at Joe.Chanes@cwu.edu, or 509-856-7107.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  

Black Hall Roof Replacement to include:  Inspection of all roof section for any soft spots in the insulation or structural damage prior to install of new system.  Any insulation or structural repair to be billed in addition to the contract price.  Preparation of the existing roofing system prior to installation of new coating system.  Install additional metal flashing at areas where metal roofing has a vertical change to reduce risk of leaking.

17485-01 Black Hall Roof Replacement Bid Manual 

Following the Tuesday, July 22nd bid submission, this project has been awarded to Evolution Exteriors.  Direct all questions regarding the project to Joe Chanes , at Joe.Chanes@cwu.edu, or (509) 963-1488.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Replace the existing Air Handling Units. This work will be done in 2 phases. The first phase of work includes a new chilled water Air Handler Unit (AHU-1) with an alternate to add ductless split systems to the UPS room. The second phase of work is to be bid at a later date. Phase 2 scope includes replacing the second air handler with a DX cooled Air Handler Unit and Condensing unit (AHU-2 & CU-1).

17456-02 Samuelson Data Center AHU Replacement Project Manual
17456-02 Samuelson Data Center AHU Replacement Bid Set (REVISED)

Following the Tuesday, September 9th Bid, this project has been awarded to Meek Mechanical. Direct all questions regarding the project to Joe Chanes, CWU Construction Project Manager, at Joe.chanes@cwu.edu (509)856-7107.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Replace the existing water service to the Brooklane Apartments. This work will be done in East and West phases. The East phase of work includes the main road crossings as alternates and the water service branch connections to apartments as indicated in the attached contract drawings. Maintain the existing service to the apartments.

17443-02 Brooklane Apts. Water Service Upgrade Project Manual
17443-02 Brooklane Apts. Water Service Upgrade Drawings
17443-02 Addendum No. 1 - 8/1/2025
17443-02 Addendum No. 2 - 8/4/2025

PUBLIC WORKS ROSTER PROCEDURE:  This campus project is being delivered using CWU’s Public Works Roster process. Contractors interested in bidding must be listed on CWU’s Public Works Roster and have a current Washington State Contractor's License.   CWU roster sign-up is available at https://cwu.gob2g.com

ELECTRONIC BID OPENING:  The electronic bid opening process shall consist of an email submitted to Gary Gleason, Construction Project Coordinator, Gary.gleason@cwu.edu . The email submission shall have the Bid Form  (See Section 00 2000) attached in PDF format. The email with the Bid Form must be submitted prior to 2:00 PM Pacific Time, Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Upon receipt of the electronic bid, the CWU Construction Project Coordinator will reply to the email address and acknowledge receipt of the Bid Form.

BASE BID:  The base bid amount the Contractor submits shall be to furnish all labor, supervision, materials, services, and equipment required to replace water piping in accordance with the Bid/Construction Documents.

PROJECT SCHEDULE:  August 27, 2025: Project shall be Performed by 90 days after the notice to proceed has been given.

CWU CONTACT:  Direct all questions regarding the project to Gary Gleason, CWU Construction Project Manager, at Gary.gleason@cwu.edu (509)899-3889. Copy questions regarding the project to David Johnson, MW Consulting Engineers, at Davidj@mwengineers.com (509)838-9020.

SITE VISIT:  A pre-bid site visit is highly recommended. Schedule the visit with Gary Gleason.

BID/CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT CLARIFICATIONS AND PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS:  Any clarifications or product substitution requests to the Bid/Construction Documents must be submitted to the CWU Construction Coordinator and MW Consulting Engineers at least five (5) working days prior to the bid opening. Approval of proposed equals or substitutions will be made by addendum prior to receipt of bids and by a properly executed change order after receipt of bids.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this project is to complete a mechanical upgrade for the Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) Heating and Cooling on the Central Washington University (CWU) campus in Ellensburg, Washington. The project includes the demo and removal of 6 (six) hydronic heat fan coils, air conditioners, and water lines connecting to the boiler & capping, and with new Carrier DX Fan coils and Heat pumps. Scope includes all electrical disconnect, and Controls terminations for mechanical scope or work.

Project Manual - Bid Documents

Following the Tuesday, July 8th bid submission, this project has been awarded to CNL Construction.

Direct all questions regarding the project to David Kopczynski, CWU Project Construction Coordinator, at David.Kopczynski@cwu.edu, or 509-899-5787.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:    
Replacement of carpet within Student Union Recreation Center (SURC), and upper pit (lobby), vestibules 100B, 100A, and 100I, with carpeted area and ramp adjacent to 100I.

Following the Thursday, June 26th bid submission & owner selection of alternates, this project has been awarded to M Sevigny.  Direct all questions regarding the project to Kallysta Ray, CWU Project Manager, at raykal@cwu.edu, or 509-963-1012.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Replacement of old flooring in the 4th floor of CWU Shaw Smyser per the attached documents.

Following the Thursday, June 12th bid submission.  This project has been awarded to M Sevigny.   For questions on this project, please contact Joanne Hillemann, Senior Architect, at joanne.hillemann@cwu.edu. 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The work consists of the demolition of the existing Computer Center building including hazardous material abatement, structure demolition (including slabs and foundations), utility capping and removal, and importing of material for backfill.

Following the June 24th bid submission this contract has been awarded to Skycorp LTD.  For any information about this project contact Joe Chanes, CWU Project Manager, at joe.chanes@cwu.edu, or 509-856-7107

Project Description

Central Washington University (CWU) is seeking qualified Engineering teams interested in providing engineering services for developing CWU’s Decarbonization Plan for the Ellensburg campus. Deliverables from this project will be used as supporting data for the 2025-2027 Capital Budget Request in September of 2024 and for the upcoming legislative requirements associated with HB1390.

Following the Wednesday, September 27^th, 2023 RFQ submission, this project has been awarded to McKinstry LLC.

Questions about this project can be submitted to Jeremiah.Eilers@cwu.edu.

Following the Wednesday, September 27^th, 2023 RFQ submission, this project has been awarded to DLR Group.

Questions about this project can be submitted to David.Kopczynski@cwu.edu.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  

The work consists of three sequential selective demo and interior alterations phases within the existing Black Hall. Areas outside of the construction boundary including future/past phases will be fully occupied during construction. The total area of all phases of interior alteration is approximately 17,300 SF.

 Following the Thursday, January 16th bid submission, this contract has been awarded to Garco Construction.  For any information about this project, contact Joanne.hillemann@cwu.edu. 

Following the Wednesday, July 12^th RFQ submission, this project has been awarded to OPSIS Architecture.

Questions about this project can be submitted to Joanne Hillemann Joanne.Hillemann@cwu.edu.

Following the Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, RFQ submission, this project has been awarded to Garco Construction.

Questions about this project can be submitted to Joe.Chanes@cwu.edu.