The Port of Ridgefield is excited to announce the recent acquisition of the Greely Building, formerly utilized as the Ridgefield School District’s maintenance facility. We are embarking on an ambitious renovation to transform this site into a vibrant hub for manufacturing, commerce, and business. Our plans include the development of a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen with bottling capabilities for beer and wine, 15 diverse commercial spaces, a co-working area, and a modern conference room. This initiative reflects our commitment to fostering economic growth and community collaboration. Stay tuned for more updates as we move forward with this exciting project!
We are currently seeking ideas and companies or other uses interested in the space. If you have an innovative concept or are looking for a new location for your business, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Ethan Perry at EPerry@portridgefield.org. Stay tuned for more updates as we move forward with this exciting project!
Please reach us at eperry@portridgefield.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The Greely Building is located at 304 Pioneer Street in downtown Ridgefield, directly across the street to the east of Ridgefield City Hall.
The Port of Ridgefield currently owns the property. Prior to that it was owned and operated by the Ridgefield School District for many decades.
The Ridgefield School District used the building as shop space for their grounds and facilities crews, as well as storage for vehicles, equipment, and bulk goods.
No, it was only recently designated the 'Greely Building' by the Port of Ridgefield to reflect its historic origins. Before this official designation, it was commonly known as the 'bus barn' by residents, as it had once been used to house school buses.
The Greely Building was built around 1920 by Charles Henry Greely and was initially used as the Greely Ford Garage and showroom for several years. It was part of the broader “Greely’s Garage” business, which had multiple garage and showroom locations in Clark County. The building was sold to multiple owners throughout the years, including Wes Shattuck, Bill Tetz, and Harold Patee. Over the course of these various ownerships, it continued to be used for vehicle sales, maintenance, and as a service station for several decades before Patee sold it to the school district to use as a bus garage and agriculture classroom. It continued to be used by the school district for facilities and maintenance until the Port acquired the building in 2024.
The Port hopes to remodel and restore the building for use as multiple small business and community spaces.
Work will begin in summer 2024 with the decommissioning and removal of an underground fuel storage tank. Completion of additional work will depend on future funding and budget levels.
The Port of Ridgefield is seeking qualified engineering and architectural firms to submit their qualifications for the Greely Building Project. The Greely Building, located in the historic downtown area of Ridgefield, Washington, is a 100+ year-old brick building that spans 10,000 square feet. Currently utilized as a maintenance facility by the Ridgefield School District, this structure requires substantial rehabilitation, including seismic upgrades, structural enhancements, and modernization to meet current building codes.
The project aims to transform this historic building into a dynamic hub for economic development, accommodating manufacturing spaces, commercial storefronts, business meeting areas, and co-working spaces. This initiative is intended to significantly bolster commerce and small business activity in downtown Ridgefield, enhancing the vitality and aesthetic appeal of the area.
Access all RFQ Documents Below
*Please note, you can also now access the Q&A document, updated 6.14.2024.
The selected firm will be responsible for providing comprehensive engineering and architectural services, including but not limited to:
Respondents to this RFQ must submit the following:
The selection process will involve the following steps:
The following dates are subject to change:
Submissions can be sent to EPerry@portridgefield.org with the subject line "RFQ – Greely Building Project” no later than 4:00 pm (pacific) on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
For any inquiries regarding this RFQ, please contact Ethan Perry, EPerry@portridgefield.org.
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101 Mill Street, suite 100
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