Opportunity
Puyallup Civicplus #26-008
Consulting and Engineering Services for Seismic Retrofit and Grant Application – 39th Ave SE Tank No. 1
Posted
April 15, 2026
Respond By
May 01, 2026
Identifier
26-008
NAICS
541330, 541310
The City of Puyallup Public Works Engineering Department is seeking consulting and engineering services to support a major infrastructure project: - Government Buyer: - City of Puyallup, Public Works Engineering Department - Scope of Work: - Consulting and engineering services for grant application preparation (especially FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (BRIC) program) - Engineering expertise for seismic retrofit, minor repairs, and recoating of the 39th Ave SE Tank No. 1 (2.9 million gallon steel water reservoir, 70 feet diameter, 116 feet tall, built in 1978) - Key Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with successful federal and Washington state grant applications - Proven expertise in structural and geotechnical seismic retrofit design for steel water reservoirs - Consultants must be licensed or registered under Washington state laws for engineering and surveying - Commitment not to replace key team members without prior City approval - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are mentioned; this is a professional services procurement - Anticipated Future Work: - A separate RFQ for design and construction services is expected once grant funding is secured - Place of Performance: - City of Puyallup, Washington (333 South Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371) - Notable Details: - Immediate need for services to meet grant application deadlines - Focus on seismic safety and infrastructure resilience
Description
The City of Puyallup is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for consulting and engineering services to assist with grant applications for the 39th Ave SE Tank No. 1 Retrofit and Recoat Project. The project involves seismic retrofit, minor repairs, and recoating of a large steel water tank constructed in 1978. Consultants must have experience with federal and Washington state grant applications and seismic retrofit design of steel water reservoirs. The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2026, and the City anticipates a separate RFQ for design and construction services once funding is secured.