Bid guide
How to bid on structural and seismic engineering services for the City of Seattle
What Seattle is buying
The City of Seattle is seeking two qualified professional firms for on-call structural engineering services supporting the city’s building portfolio. Work may include building assessments, analysis, design, feasibility cost estimates, and construction administration.
The city says it needs ongoing facility assessments to support building safety and functionality. Firms with relevant building-focused structural engineering experience may find this opportunity worth reviewing.
Deadline and questions
Qualifications are due December 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. The provided information does not state a separate question deadline or give a question-submission time.
The solicitation says questions must be submitted through the e-procurement portal. Check the project page for the question deadline and any updates before submitting.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit professional firms that provide structural engineering services and can support assessments, analysis, design, feasibility cost estimates, and construction administration for buildings.
The City seeks two firms for on-call work. Review the solicitation documents to confirm the requested qualifications and any other conditions before deciding whether to respond.
How to access and respond
Open the opportunity on OpenGov Procurement using the “View original source” option. A brief security check may appear before the project page loads.
Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response before the deadline. OpenGov also provides addenda notices.
Prepare a clear qualifications response
Use the solicitation documents to identify the requested response format, evaluation criteria, and required qualifications. Organize your response around those requirements rather than relying on a general company profile.
Choose relevant examples of building assessments and structural engineering work, and clearly describe your firm’s role and the services provided. Check that all requested forms and attachments are included, allow time to submit through the portal, and monitor OpenGov for addenda.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Seattle; the original posting controls.