Description
Washington State Department of Transportation seeks a consultant to provide communications‑coordination and support services for major transportation projects across the Puget Sound region. The contractor will manage inter‑agency workgroups, develop and execute communication plans, support project‑management activities, and maintain a shared file‑hosting platform, working remotely on a part‑time basis (up to 30 hours per month) over a 27‑month contract period. The award will favor qualified Washington small‑business or veteran‑owned firms, with an estimated contract value of roughly $200 K.
• Scope includes project‑management support, workgroup meeting facilitation, major‑project coordination, and additional services such as SharePoint administration.
• Deliverables: agendas, presentations, meeting minutes, work plans, executive briefing papers, and a functional file‑sharing platform.
• Requirements: Minimum 5 years experience for the project manager, WEBS registration, UBI number, applicable insurance, and compliance with Washington civil‑rights, wage‑theft, and Executive Order 18‑03 provisions.
• Contract term: Oct 1 2026 – Dec 31 2028 (27 months) with up to three one‑year extensions; estimated budget $200,000.
• Submission: Pre‑bid conference July 8 2026 (optional), questions due July 10 2026, bid deadline August 13 2026, client references due August 12 2026.