Pipeline Trail Phase 3 - Architecture and Engineering Services

Pierce County Parks and Recreation is seeking a qualified multidisciplinary team to provide full‑service architecture and engineering for Phase 3 of the 5.5‑mile Pipeline Trail. The selected firm will develop design documents from concept through 100 % bid‑ready sets, secure permits, conduct public outreach, and support grant acquisition. Work includes surveys, civil/structural/electrical/transportation engineering, environmental and cultural resource reviews, cost estimating, and construction‑administration support. The contract is expected to last 30 months with a possible one‑year renewal, and design work is scheduled to be completed by early 2029, followed by public bidding and construction administration through 2030. • Scope: Planning, design, permitting, and construction‑admin for ~2.2‑mile non‑motorized trail. • Deliverables: Concept, 30 %, 60 %, 95 % and 100 % design sets, technical specifications, cost estimates, public‑outreach plan, grant‑support documentation. • Schedule: Work begins Jan 2027; design development Feb 2028‑Mar 2029; bid March 2029; construction admin Mar 2029‑Sep 2030. • Submission: SOQ due Nov 20 2026 (1 pm) via Pierce County e‑procurement portal. • Evaluation: 40 % experience, 20 % approach, 20 % capacity, 10 % completeness, 10 % past performance. • Contract term: 30 months (option for 1‑year extension).