A government authority in Olympia, WA is seeking a qualified architect to provide predesign services for a new building project. The scope of work is limited to the predesign phase, during which the consultant will help define project requirements, outline space needs, and develop initial concepts for the planned facility.

The proposed building has an anticipated size of approximately 54,761 gross square feet. This includes a programmed net area of about 39,682 square feet, with circulation and grossing factors applied according to industry standards. The initial contract is set for one year, with the possibility for the state to either continue with the selected consultant for subsequent phases or to conduct a new selection process for future architectural services related to the project.