Pierce County Fire Protection District 6 Opengov #2026-RFP-214

Pierce County Seeks Strategic Planning Consultant for Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan

Pierce County is seeking a strategic planning consultant to develop a long-term Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP) for its ferry system. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Pierce County - Sub-agency: Finance and Enterprise Services - Office: Procurement and Contract Specialist 2 - Scope of Work: - Develop a comprehensive FSP with a planning horizon through 2060 - Analyze previous studies, cost and funding projections - Create multiple financial scenarios (e.g., 'business as usual,' 'lean times,' 'reimagined') - Build stakeholder consensus and conduct public outreach - Develop communication materials for ferry riders and local communities - Products/Services Requested: - Strategic planning and stakeholder engagement services for the Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan - Unique Requirements: - Experience in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement - Ability to analyze complex financial data and propose funding strategies - Compliance with federal and state regulations - Creation of a strategic communications plan - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value: $275,000 to $325,000 - Performance period: 9 to 12 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months

Description

Pierce County is soliciting proposals from firms to provide strategic planning services for the completion of a Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP) with a planning horizon to 2060. The project involves developing multiple financial scenarios, building stakeholder consensus, and creating communication materials to establish a roadmap for long-term financial sustainability of the Pierce County Ferry system. The performance period is estimated to be 9 to 12 months. The procurement process includes a virtual or in-person pre-proposal meeting, evaluation criteria, and a scoring process.

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