Capital Facilities Plan Consulting Services
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1. Introduction South King Fire (SKF) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from experienced professional consulting firms to develop a comprehensive Capital Facilities Plan. The selected consultant will work collaboratively with SKF leadership and staff to evaluate the condition, functionality, utilization, and long-term capital needs of the District's facilities and properties; develop practical improvement concepts; establish planning-level costs; and create a prioritized, phased capital investment strategy. The Capital Facilities Plan will serve as a decision-making and financial planning tool to guide future capital investments, support responsible stewardship of public resources, and align facility investments with SKF's service goals, operational readiness, governance priorities, and financial capacity. Background South King Fire (SKF) serves a population of more than 160,000 citizens within the Cities of Federal Way and Des Moines, as well as unincorporated Lakeland North and Lakeland South, a small portion of the City of Normandy Park, and the City of Auburn’s west hill. The Fire District is a stand-alone district organized under Title 52 R.C.W. Fire Protection Districts, with an elected Board of Fire Commissioners providing governance and policy direction to the Fire Chief and staff of the District. SKF provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials, fire marshal services, and public education and information to a diverse and growing population. SKF has 7 fire stations, 1 training facility, 1 administrative office, and 1 logistics center covering nearly 41 square miles. SKF is nearing completion of its new Administration Building and has recently completed seismic retrofits at all but one of its existing fire stations. As the District continues to grow and community service demands evolve, SKF is seeking to take a comprehensive, long-term approach to its facility needs. This effort will assess the condition, functio…