Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan

Pierce County is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP) that outlines long‑term funding strategies, financial scenarios, and stakeholder‑engagement processes for the county’s ferry system through 2060. The consultant will create multiple financial models, facilitate consensus among elected officials, ferry riders, and community groups, and produce a strategic communications package to convey findings and recommendations. The effort is expected to last 9‑12 months and will be performed under a single‑award contract valued between $275,000 and $325,000. • Develop three baseline scenarios (business‑as‑usual, lean‑times, reimagined) with detailed cost and revenue projections through 2060. • Analyze funding sources—including farebox recovery, state/federal grants, county road funds, and potential ferry‑district revenue. • Facilitate stakeholder workshops, an open‑house event, and ongoing outreach (surveys, fact‑sheets, presentations). • Produce a strategic communications plan and deliverable materials for public and council audiences. • Coordinate with County Planning, Public Works, and Communications departments; adhere to Washington state procurement rules.