The DVCEP 2026‑2029 strategic plan calls for scoping and funding renovations to the Duwamish River Community Hub (DRCH) and evaluating options for a permanent Port‑owned facility in the Duwamish Valley. In Phase 1 (2026‑2027), staff will work with an architect to determine feasible physical modifications, develop cost estimates, secure Port and/or external funding, and negotiate with the private property owner. Phase 2 (2027‑2028) anticipates actual construction of phased renovations and a formal feasibility study for a Port‑owned or co‑owned facility in the valley. This creates upcoming needs for architectural design, cost estimating, construction, and possibly owner’s rep/project management services, as well as public‑facing fit‑out for workforce and community programming. Vendors can engage with External Relations and Real Estate now around renovation concepts, phasing strategies that minimize closure, and how a permanent facility could be programmed and financed.

Hub currently leased; Port evaluating both near‑term upgrades and longer‑term ownership; renovations...