Summary
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is consolidating forensic laboratory services and the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) has issued an RFQ for architectural and engineering (A/E) design services for the new Crime Lab South. The selected firm will provide comprehensive A/E services including schematic and design development, construction documents, permitting, bidding assistance, construction administration, and project closeout for either a renovation in Federal Way or new construction on state land. The posting lists an anticipated schedule with property acquisition by June 2026, design March–December 2026, construction July 2027–December 2028, and occupancy expected in early 2029.