Opportunity
Pierce County Fire Protection District 6 Opengov #CRP 5907
Consultant Services for Orting Valley East Corridor Alternative Alignment Study
Posted
May 13, 2026
Respond By
June 17, 2026
Identifier
CRP 5907
NAICS
541330, 237310, 237990
Pierce County Planning and Public Works, Office of the County Engineer, is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive corridor study for an alternative roadway alignment between South Hill and SR 162. - Government Buyer: - Pierce County Planning and Public Works, Office of the County Engineer - Scope of Work: - Multidisciplinary corridor study including engineering, environmental, geotechnical, public involvement, and design services - Evaluation of feasible corridor alternatives and identification of environmental and engineering constraints - Assessment of community and stakeholder considerations - Recommendation of a preferred alignment suitable for SEPA Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) documentation - Potential requirement to follow the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Framework for future NEPA review - Products/Services Requested: - Corridor study and feasibility analysis (1 lot) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Experience managing multidisciplinary feasibility studies - Familiarity with state and federal environmental review processes (SEPA, NEPA) - Ability to support SEPA EIS documentation and potentially FHWA PEL Framework - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Estimated contract value: $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 - Contract will be structured as a WSDOT Local Programs Cost Plus Fixed Fee agreement
Description
Pierce County is soliciting qualifications from firms to provide a complete corridor study for an alternative roadway alignment between South Hill and SR 162. The project aims to relieve traffic congestion, enhance land use connectivity, and improve east-west mobility. The selected consultant will evaluate corridor alternatives, environmental and engineering constraints, community considerations, and recommend a suitable alignment for SEPA Environmental Impact Statement documentation. The contract type is WSDOT Local Programs Cost Plus Fixed Fee with an estimated value between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000.