Pierce County Fire Protection District 6 Opengov #2026-RFQ-257

Pipeline Trail Phase 3 multidisciplinary architecture and engineering services

Pierce County Parks and Recreation is seeking a multidisciplinary team to plan and design the next section of the Pipeline Trail and support it through construction administration. - Government buyer: Pierce County, Parks and Recreation, Procurement & Contracts office. - Opportunity: RFQ 2026-RFQ-257 for architecture and engineering services for approximately 2.2 miles of non-motorized, multi-modal trail, connecting Orangegate Park to Fruitland Ave E along the Tacoma Public Utilities Pipeline Road. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or prospective contractors are named in the solicitation. Tacoma Public Utilities is identified as the utility whose pipeline road the trail follows. - Requested services: Planning, surveying, site inspection, trail alignment development, engineering, permitting, public and stakeholder outreach, grant acquisition support, project scheduling and cost estimating, bid-document preparation, and construction administration. Supporting disciplines include geotechnical, environmental, cultural resources, civil, electrical, transportation, and structural engineering. - Deliverables and requirements: Concept design followed by 30%, 60%, 95%, and 100% design and bid documents. The team will review existing plans and property constraints; develop alternate alignments; assess driveway, parking, and intersection improvements; and coordinate with County traffic and stormwater teams, including on crossings, flood information, and FEMA requirements. Bid documents must include cost estimates, permit documentation, technical specifications, and base-bid and additive/alternate scopes. - Notable qualifications: Current Washington licensing documentation is required for architects and civil, structural, and electrical engineers. The proposal must include an organizational chart identifying MWV business participation. - Agreement: The County anticipates selecting one firm to negotiate a professional services agreement and may assign some or all of the work. Additional design phases, bidding support, and construction administration may be included.

Description

Pierce County Parks and Recreation is requesting Statements of Qualifications from qualified multidisciplinary teams to provide planning, design, engineering, permitting, and construction administration for approximately 2.2 miles of Phase 3 of the Pipeline Trail, connecting Orangegate Park to Fruitland Ave E. The work includes public outreach, grant acquisition support, surveying, alignment development, coordination on intersection and stormwater issues, and preparation of bid-ready construction documents. The County anticipates selecting one firm to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement; the expected initial term is 30 months with an option to renew for one additional year. The resulting contract value is listed as “NO VALUE,” and submissions are due electronically by November 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

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