Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) Building Renovations

The Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) is soliciting a Two-Phase Design-Build (DB) project for the renovation of its Main Office building at 610 E 5th Street, Vancouver, Washington. The project, estimated between $25 million and $35 million, aims to address deferred maintenance, code compliance, and modernize space layouts across three building wings constructed in 1932, 1952, and 1977. Key objectives include upgrading offices and labs, ensuring ADA and fire protection compliance, implementing utility upgrades (electrical, water, stormwater), renovating parking areas, and abating hazardous materials like asbestos and lead-based paint. The solicitation, anticipated for Summer 2026 under NAICS code 236220 and PSC Z2AA, will utilize a two-phase selection process. Phase I requires firms to submit performance capability proposals, with up to five short-listed for Phase II, where technical factors, past performance, and cost will determine the best value. A pre-solicitation site tour is scheduled for June 3, 2026, and attendees must register by June 1, 2026. Visitors must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or alternative identification for entry.

The Campus Masterplan outlines a comprehensive renovation for the Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) Main Office in Vancouver, Washington. The project aims to modernize the facility, address code compliance, and perform deferred maintenance on the over 90-year-old infrastructure. Key objectives include improving office and lab environments to Class A standards, implementing sustainable strategies to address climate change, rectifying fire-life safety and accessibility deficiencies, and upgrading building envelope and utility systems. Recommendations include converting parking to ADA-compliant stalls, installing a new fire protection sprinkler system, structural seismic upgrades, and comprehensive architectural improvements like roof and window replacements. The project will adopt a single-phase Design-Build approach to minimize disruption and shorten construction duration. Existing conditions reveal the building exceeds allowable area for its construction type, lacks sprinklers, has egress challenges, and suffers from aesthetic degradation and outdated internal layouts. Environmental remediation for hazardous materials is also required.