Pacific Tower Space Utilization Evaluation

Opportunity Type: Request for Proposals (RFP) Close Date: May 15, 2026 Important Dates: Issue RFP: April 15, 2026 Question and Answer Period: April 15-29, 2026 Pre-Proposal Conference: 10:00 to 11:00 April 24, 2026 Proposals Due: 5:00 May 15, 2026 The Department of Commerce is initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit Proposals from those qualified and interested in conducting an evaluation of the short-term and long-term facility needs to maximize usage of the Pacific Tower property located at 1200 12th Ave. South in Seattle. Located on Beacon Hill in one of Seattle’s most iconic buildings, Pacific Tower brings together the health care training programs of Seattle Central College with leading organizations whose work spans issues of health creation, energy conservation and the health of the nonprofit sector. The driving vision for Pacific Tower is to create an environment that fosters intentional linkages and synergies among the partner organizations to magnify their impact. Over time, shifts in workplace trends, including increased telework and changes in space demand, have contributed to underutilization within the building. At the same time, the existing lease and sublease structure presents ongoing financial and operational considerations that warrant further evaluation. Commerce intends to contract with an entity with innovative expertise in space planning, financial modeling, and public-sector real estate management to use a visionary approach to produce an evaluation report that addresses both limitations and opportunities to reconfigure the Pacific Tower to better align with its community-focused mission as established by the 2013 legislative intent. The evaluation report will present the results of a collaborative process with key stakeholders to balance the goals of financial sustainability and community purpose. We have budgeted an amount of $215,000 for this work. How to apply Proposals are accepted through Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) . Pre-proposal conference A pre-proposal conference for all applicants will be held on April 24, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 Pacific time. The pre-proposal conference will be virtual only, on Microsoft Teams. All prospective Proposers are encouraged to attend; however, attendance is not mandatory. Join the April 24 pre-proposal conference (on Teams) Meeting ID: 298 828 204 641 57 Passcode: iR6Dv9Af Associated Files Pacific Tower Space Utilization Evaluation RFP (PDF) Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) Pre-proposal conference summary (PDF) Questions and answers (PDF) Contact Angie Hong [email protected] 360-506-1706

Pacific Tower Space Utilization Evaluation – Washington State Department of Commerce .is-small-text{font-s