Requests for Proposal

Submission: The Tulalip Board of Directors has authorized and allocated funds for Phase 1 Design Services. The purpose of this phase is to complete schematic-level planning and conceptual design that will: Identify the most efficient and culturally appropriate use of space within the existing facility.. Incorporate program needs from a variety of health service providers. Provide a preliminary cost model for future funding and implementation. Establish a clear conceptual design that may be advanced into future phases (Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, and Construction Administration). The project is located on the Tulalip Indian Reservation. Open Date: Friday, January 23rd, 2026 Optional On-Site Walk Through: Scheduled upon contract award. Close Date: Monday, February 23rd, 2026 at 2:00 PM PST All proposals must be submitted electronically to: Crystal Reyes, Grants & Contracts Manager Email: crystalreyes@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov

Submission:

The Tulalip Tribes is requesting Joint Commission consultant qualifications and proposals for building-wide mechanical systems upgrade/replacement for the Health Clinic located at 7520 Totem Beach Rd, Tulalip, WA 98271. The current HVAC for the facility is at end of life, and the Tribes are electing to replace the system in a manner that aligns the Health Clinic for future Joint Commission accreditation.

• Provide advisory services focused on alignment of HVAC system design, controls logic, and construction phase decisions with Joint Commission Ambulatory Care Environment of Care expectations.
• Steward initial client discussion to solidify project goals and backcheck classifications of clinic spaces.
• Attend monthly project update meetings and offer feedback on how the project may be evaluated during future Joint Commission surveys or where there may be potential compliance gaps.
• Provide Preconstruction Risk Assessment and Infection Control Risk Assessment tailored to the work scheduled for the HVAC upgrade.
• Consult on mitigation strategies for construction and related scope evaluated by the Joint Commission Ambulatory Care Environment of Care requirements. This may include but is not limited to:
  • EC.02.06.01, EP 20 – Patient areas
  • EC.02.06.05 & EP 1, 2 – Construction affected areas
• Any additional scope as deemed necessary by consultant to provide a level of service that allows the Health Clinic to move towards Joint Commission Accreditation in the near future.

The project is located on the Tulalip Indian Reservation.

Open Date:
Monday, February 2, 2026

Close Date:
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 2:00 PM PST

Point of contact for the RFP process is:

Andrea Daly, Project Manager, Wenaha Group
Email: AndreaD@wenahagroup.com

Proposals are to be addressed to:

Crystal Reyes, Grants & Contracts Manager
Tulalip Health System
7520 Totem Beach Rd. Tulalip, WA