# Pierce County Opengov #2026-RFP-214

Pierce County seeks strategic planning consultant for Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan

**Posted:** September 09, 2026
**Respond By:** October 07, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-RFP-214
**NAICS:** 541611

Pierce County Planning and Public Works is seeking a strategic planning consultant to develop a Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP) for its ferry system.
- Government Buyer:
  - Pierce County, Planning and Public Works, Office of the County Engineer
- Services Requested:
  - Strategic planning and stakeholder engagement services for the Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan
  - Develop multiple financial scenarios, including 'business as usual,' 'lean times,' and 'reimagined' models
  - Estimate expenditures and funding projections through 2060
  - Analyze and recommend innovative funding strategies beyond traditional farebox recovery
  - Integrate findings from previous studies, vessel lifecycle cost analyses, and capital project schedules
  - Build consensus among stakeholders and guide discussions with the County Council and community
  - Develop strategic communications and community outreach materials
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Ability to facilitate consensus-building and strategic communications
  - Experience with public sector financial planning and stakeholder engagement
  - Innovative approaches to funding and sustainability
- Estimated Contract Value:
  - $275,000 to $325,000
- Performance Period:
  - 9 to 12 months, with an option for a 12-month extension
- No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation.

### Description

Pierce County is soliciting proposals from firms to provide strategic planning services to lead the completion of a Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP). The plan aims to establish a roadmap for long-term financial sustainability of the Pierce County Ferry system with a planning horizon extending to 2060. The project includes developing expenditure forecasts, funding projections, and exploring various service and funding scenarios. The performance period for this project is expected to be 9 to 12 months.

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