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SMALL NUCLEAR REACTOR
Energy Northwest New Nuclear (ENNN) is developing a first-of-its-kind nuclear reactor using new technology and selected progressive design-build as the delivery method. This project is unique because the reactor is procured separately from the design-build team, requiring a custom governance and risk framework.
PDBC's Role: PDBC structured the project to meet Washington’s statutory definition of design-build and secure PRC approval, established a risk framework acceptable to an industry new to PDB, and encouraged collaboration across stakeholders. Our team also:
- Trained ENNN staff and leadership in the PDB process;
- Developed a defensible decision-making framework;
- Facilitated selection of the Owner’s Engineer;
- Designed the procurement process, including RFI/RFQ/RFP
Key Challenges Addressed:
- First-ever PDB project for ENNN and one of the first in the nuclear industry nationwide;
- Structuring project governance while accounting for separately procured nuclear technology;
- Training industry teams in PDB delivery expectations;
- Designing an innovative procurement process that engaged industry through RFIs and interactive evaluation sessions.
Outcomes and Impact: With PDBC’s guidance, ENNN secured PRC approval for Washington’s first nuclear PDB project, launched a defensible procurement, and implemented industry-first training for both owner staff and prospective design-builders. These efforts positioned ENNN to deliver a $4 billion, decade-long project with governance, risk management, and collaboration at its core.
Reference
Cassandra Otto csotto@energy-northwest.com
Energy Northwest New Nuclear
Services
PRC Approval, Training, Procurement Development, Contract Negotiation, Project Management Support
Total Project Value
$4 Billion
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER
Western Washington University (WWU) is developing a Student Success Center to provide a “one stop shop” for student services, consolidating Student Advising, Counseling, President’s and Provost’s offices, Trustees, Facilities, Enrollment, and Student Engagement functions under one roof. When legislative funding reduced the budget by 20%, WWU turned to progressive design-build to reconfigure scope while maintaining program goals.
PDBC's Role: Robynne had previously assisted WWU with training its personnel in progressive design-build and developing contract and procurement forms. For this project, PDBC provided end-to-end advisory services, including:
- Obtaining PRC approval;
- Facilitating the development of Project Goals;
- Tailoring procurement to highlight WWU’s specific challenges;
- Preparing contract documents; and
- Providing ongoing training and advisory support to staff throughout the process.
Key Challenges Addressed:
- Working with stakeholder groups to reduce program requirements within the budget;
- Ensuring constructibility on a highly constrained site;
- Preserving WWU’s “Instagram Moment” iconic identity feature.
Outcomes and Impact: Through Robynne’s leadership, WWU secured PRC approval and successfully launched its first progressive design-build procurement. The tailored approach allowed proposers to demonstrate creativity in solving program challenges while ensuring defensible, transparent selection criteria. The project is now advancing with an engaged design-build team, clear governance structures, and stakeholder alignment, positioning WWU for long-term success in alternative delivery.
Reference: Alexis Blue: alexis.blue@wwu.edu
Western Washington University
Services
Training, PRC Approval, Tailored Documents, Ongoing Support
Total Project Value
Approx. $50 million
ARLINGTON OPERATIONS CENTER REDEVELOPMENT
Snohomish County is redeveloping its Arlington Operations Center, a long-overdue facility for public works road maintenance and emergency operations in north Snohomish County. The project includes master site planning, ancillary material storage, fleet and parking areas, and a new 15,000-square-foot administration building designed to meet the County’s sustainability goals.
PDBC's Role: Becky is providing alternative delivery process support through training, owner representation, project management, and construction management services for Public Works and Facilities staff. She assisted the County in securing PRC approval to use the progressive design-build delivery method and continues to support staff across the County in:
- Developing procurement and contracting documents;
- Tailoring and facilitating the procurement process;
- Guiding validation and GMP development; and
- Providing project and construction management oversight.
Key Challenges Addressed:
- Delivering a critical public facility while maintaining continuous operations for road crews during construction;
- Navigating environmental and site constraints, including critical areas;
- Establishing governance and training for County staff new to progressive design-build.
Outcomes and Impact: With PDBC’s support, Snohomish County successfully secured PRC approval and launched its first progressive design-build procurement. The project now benefits from a defensible procurement strategy, a trained and engaged owner team, and tailored governance structures that will help ensure successful delivery of this $30 million, sustainability-focused operations facility.
Reference: Eric Nordstrom eric.nordstrom@co.snohomish.wa.us
Snohomish County
Services: Training, PRC Approval, Procurement & Contracting, Validation & GMP Support, Project & Construction Management
Total Project Value
$30 Million