Pierce County Opengov #2026-RFQ-112

Chambers Creek Bridge Replacement Engineering Design Services Solicitation

Pierce County Planning & Public Works – Office of the County Engineer Division is seeking consulting firms for the Chambers Creek Bridge Replacement Project. - Scope includes: - Preliminary and final civil and structural engineering design for a new bridge - Demolition of the existing Chambers Creek Bridge (#29202-A) - Utility relocation and protection - Pedestrian and bicycle improvements, parking, and roadway reconfiguration - Stormwater facilities and hydraulic design - Environmental permitting and coordination with estuary restoration efforts - Community engagement, public outreach, and right-of-way planning - Coordination with local jurisdictions, tribes, and ongoing restoration projects - Notable requirements: - Must comply with WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines and engineering standards (AASHTO LRFD, WSDOT BDM, GDM, Hydraulic Manual, local stormwater manuals) - Project must accommodate future tidal influences and hydrogeomorphology after dam removal - Estimated contract value: $6 million to $8.5 million - Contract duration: approximately two years, with option for extension - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of performance: Chambers Creek Bridge, connecting Town of Steilacoom and City of University Place, with contracting office in Tacoma, WA

Description

Pierce County Planning & Public Works is soliciting interest from consulting firms with expertise in Civil and Structural Engineering Design for the replacement of the Chambers Creek Bridge. The project involves preliminary and final design engineering services for a bridge replacement, including structural design, utility relocation, pedestrian crossings, parking, roadway reconfiguration, stormwater facilities, environmental permitting, and community engagement. The bridge replacement is part of a larger estuary restoration effort and must accommodate future conditions post-dam removal. The contract duration is approximately two years, from September 2026 to September 2028, with an option for extension.

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