Pierce County Opengov #2026-RFQ-229

Consultant services for Parkland Trail Extension routing and feasibility study

Pierce County Parks and Recreation is seeking a consultant team to plan potential extensions of the Parkland Community Trail. - Government buyer: Pierce County — Parks and Recreation. - Procurement: Parkland Trail Extension Routing Study (2026-RFQ-229), covering Parkland and Spanaway, with potential connections toward Tacoma and Roy. - Requested services: Public and stakeholder engagement; existing-conditions review, surveying and field verification; feasibility and alternatives analysis; development and comparison of up to three conceptual alignments; planning-level cost estimates; and recommendations for a preferred alignment, funding, phasing, and project timelines. - Focus areas: The Military Road crossing near Spanaway Park, a northern extension beneath SR 512 toward Tacoma, connections to local schools and destinations, and longer-term connections toward Roy. - Requirements and intended use: Plans should support pedestrians, bicyclists, non-motorized recreational equipment, assistive mobility devices, and legally permitted electric bikes. The consultant team must include a Washington State-licensed architect and civil engineer. Deliverables include technical memoranda, conceptual drawings or roll plots, exhibits, and a summary report. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, vendors, or consulting firms are named in the solicitation. - Related planning context: Pierce County’s regional trails plan identifies network gaps and long-term trail priorities. A prior Parkland Community Trail concept study describes an approximately 1.8-mile route and a preferred alignment, including a proposed Clover Creek bridge; these are background references, not items being purchased under this solicitation.

Description

Pierce County Parks and Recreation seeks qualifications from a consultant team to lead planning and public engagement for selecting a preferred route for extensions of the Parkland trail. The work includes developing conceptual alignments and feasibility analysis, planning-level cost estimates, phasing and timelines, and evaluating connections north toward Tacoma, south through Spanaway, and toward Roy. Tasks include reviewing existing conditions, surveying, stakeholder coordination, public outreach, alternatives evaluation, and preparing technical memoranda, exhibits, and reports. The anticipated initial contract term is 18 months, with an option to renew for an additional two years.

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