City of Seattle - Mechanical Plans Engineer, Senior - CI026-RFQ02 - 2026
City of SeattleCity · Seattle, WA- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Denise Campbell
- (206) 386-4035
The 30-second brief
The City of Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) is seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical Plans Engineer to provide expert-level plans review for all types of building mechanical and energy systems for new construction and major alteration projects in Seattle, WA. The scope includes reviewing complex, controversial, or high-impact projects involving advanced HVAC system design, electrification strategies, innovative energy conservation approaches, and Total Building Performance (TBP) reports. The selected consultant will perform energy modeling and calculations to ensure design compliance with the Seattle Energy Code and Seattle Mechanical Code, serve as an internal technical resource, mentor staff, and respond to public inquiries. Qualifications (RFQ #CI026-RFQ02) are due by November 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with questions due by November 13, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-submittal conference is scheduled for November 12, 2026.
Consultant Experience (60%), Proposed Delivery of Service (40%), Interviews (100% in Phase 2)
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Summary
The City of Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) is seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical Plans Engineer to provide expert-level plans review for all types of building mechanical and energy systems for new construction and major alteration projects in Seattle, WA. The scope includes reviewing complex, controversial, or high-impact projects involving advanced HVAC system design, electrification strategies, innovative energy conservation approaches, and Total Building Performance (TBP) reports.
The selected consultant will perform energy modeling and calculations to ensure design compliance with the Seattle Energy Code and Seattle Mechanical Code, serve as an internal technical resource, mentor staff, and respond to public inquiries. Qualifications (RFQ #CI026-RFQ02) are due by November 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with questions due by November 13, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-submittal conference is scheduled for November 12, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Statement of Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
- Consultant Questionnaire
- Proof of Legal Business Name
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle/projects/311395
- Scope location
- Seattle, WA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Seattle?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 20, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle/projects/311395. For questions, contact Denise Campbell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
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What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Consultant Experience (60%), Proposed Delivery of Service (40%), Interviews (100% in Phase 2)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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