Fire Alarm engineering for Lewis County

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Lewis County - Capital Infrastructure has issued request for qualification, solicitation 2026-RFQ-040.

Lewis County is seeking a qualified engineering firm to provide comprehensive design and engineering services for several upcoming capital projects. The selected firm will be responsible for developing bid‑ready documents, construction specifications, and supporting materials needed to procure contractors and execute work across multiple County‑owned facilities. Current anticipated project locations include: • IT Building • Historic Courthouse • Health Building • Lewis County Jail *Additional facilities as projects may be identified The scope of work may include site assessments, systems evaluation, architectural and mechanical considerations, detailed engineering drawings, permitting support, and coordination with County staff to ensure each project is fully prepared for competitive bidding. The intent of this RFQ is to establish a partnership with an engineering firm capable of delivering clear, accurate, and complete bid documents that support efficient procurement and successful construction outcomes across a variety of building types. The selected firm will be asked to provide various services, including but not limited to, the following: identify the current system types, including their manufacturers and installation dates review device coverage, layout and overall system condition to determine remaining useful life assess code compliance examine integration capabilities with existing building systems, such as HVAC, access control and elevator controls provide recommendations outlining whether / how each system should be repaired, upgraded or fully replaced to meet current operational and safety requirements

Lewis County has several upcoming projects that range from new construction requiring complete system designs to modifications of existing building systems. The County aims to move these projects forward quickly and is looking for engineering support that can produce consistent, reliable, and standardized designs across facilities. Where possible, systems should be designed to align with existing County standards and integrate smoothly with current infrastructure. Standardization, clarity in documentation, and efficient coordination will be key to ensuring that each project progresses without unnecessary delays and that long‑term maintenance and operations are streamlined across all buildings.

Responses are due November 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM PST.

Questions must be submitted by October 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM PDT.

Contact: Matt Patana, Capital Infrastructure Specialist (matt.patana@lewiscountywa.gov, (360) 219-5134).

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa/projects/300572. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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