City of Seattle · Solicitation RFQ SCL-767074509

On-Call Consulting Services for Electrification, Grid Modernization, and Strategic Technology

Seattle, WA City Posted Aug 15, 2026 Last verified Oct 1, 9:20 PM
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Request For Qualification from City of Seattle - Seattle, WA

City of Seattle - Seattle City Light has issued request for qualification, solicitation RFQ SCL-767074509.

The City of Seattle is seeking qualifications for On-Call Consulting Services for Electrification, Grid Modernization, and Strategic Technology. Qualifications are due no later than 2:00 PM on October 2, 2026. All questions are to be submitted through the e-procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle no later than 2:00 PM on September 4, 2026.

The Electrification and Strategic Technology Division (EST) of Seattle City Light (City Light) through the City of Seattle (City), oversees the utility’s efforts related to transportation and building electrification, grid modernization and strategic technology initiatives. T o meet customer needs, respond to rapid regional growth, and address climate impacts i n the Pacific Northwest, City Light prioritizes delivering affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible energy services to both residential and non-residential customers. City Light is committed to identifying innovative approaches that streamline contracting and enhance service delivery. To support these efforts the EST Division is preparing to renew their On-Call consulting contracts through the City’s public procurement process by issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). This RFQ seeks t qualified consulting firms to ensure on-going work through efficient and effective contracting mechanisms.

Responses are due October 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM PDT.

Questions must be submitted by September 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM PDT.

A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM PDT at 1-206-686-8357 - Conference ID: 156338520#.

Contact: Laurie Russ, Sr. Contracts and Procurement Specialist (laurie.russ@seattle.gov, (206) 684-3363).

12 documents are attached to the notice: Attachment A - Minimum Qualifications; Attachment B - Past Performance Survey; Attachment C - List of Subconsultants; Attachment D - Relevant Experience; Attachment E - WMBE Consultant_Inclusion_Plan; Attachment F - Consultant-Questionnaire 2-12-26; Attachment G - Hourly Rates - Prime & Sub Rate Sheet; Attachment H - Checklist of Tasks.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle/projects/255355. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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General Contracting contractors - the work is Seattle, WA.

Deadline

2 October 2026, 2:00 PM PDT (closes today - last confirmed 1 Oct)

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  • Questions close on 4 September, before the bid deadline.
  • Closes today.

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Collected from OpenGov Procurement - Washington, first seen 25 September 2026, last confirmed 1 October 2026.

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