Tacoma Cityoftacoma #PG26-0153N

City of Tacoma Seeks Professional Services for Communications, Scientific Reporting, and Electrical Safety Consulting

The City of Tacoma is seeking qualified firms to provide a range of professional consulting and communication services for its Public Utilities and Power divisions: - Government Buyer: - City of Tacoma, including Tacoma Public Utilities (Customer Experience & External Affairs) and Tacoma Power (Generation and Transmission & Distribution) - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named, as all opportunities are for professional services - Primary Services Requested: - On-call comprehensive communication services for Tacoma Public Utilities, including: - Communications strategy, marketing, public relations, community engagement, media relations, crisis communications, social media, branding, content creation, and limited website support - Services must be available on an as-needed (on-call) basis, with the ability to deliver both virtually and in-person - Firms must provide the full scope of services, not just a subset - Compliance with City and State policies (e.g., paid sick leave, nondiscrimination) - Estimated contract value: $50,000 over two years, not to exceed $100,000, with options for three additional one-year renewals - Scientific consulting for annual reporting on downstream juvenile fish passage at hydroelectric projects (Cowlitz Falls Dam and Cushman Dam No. 1): - Analysis of PIT tag data, mark-recapture modeling, and scientific report authorship - Supports fish habitat program management under FERC projects - Estimated contract value: up to $467,000 over three years, with two one-year renewal options - Electrical Safety Program Consulting for Tacoma Power: - Comprehensive assessment and planning to improve electrical safety programs - Includes stakeholder interviews, on-site assessments, and development of a program improvement roadmap - Requires expertise in electrical safety standards and relevant certifications (CESCP, CSP) - Recommended budget: $100,000 for a one-year term - Notable Requirements: - Ability to provide integrated, high-quality services using firm staff and/or authorized subconsultants - Some contracts may be awarded to multiple firms, with task orders assigned directly or competitively bid - For scientific and safety consulting, demonstrated expertise and relevant certifications are required

Description

This solicitation is for the replacement of Wynoochee windows. Bidders are directed to refer to the Public Works and Improvements Solicitations for specification documents. The project is managed by the City of Tacoma and involves public works improvements. The bid due date is August 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with specifications issued on July 30, 2026.

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