Pierce County Parks and Recreation: Golf Course Management Services

Pierce County seeks a qualified golf‑course management organization to operate, maintain, market, and enhance its two public courses – Chambers Bay and Lake Spanaway – under a 10‑year contract beginning April 1 2027. The partner must provide day‑to‑day golf operations, pro‑shop retail, food‑and‑beverage services, landscaping, and course maintenance, while also proposing capital‑investment and revenue‑growth plans that can include operator‑funded or joint‑funded improvements. The County expects the contractor to increase rounds, attract regional, national, and international tournaments, improve financial sustainability, and deliver measurable community‑golf programs. Proposals are due November 13 2026; a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal workshop is on October 27 2026. The award will be a single contract with optional extensions up to five years. • Operate two 18‑hole courses (Chambers Bay – former U.S. Open venue, Lake Spanaway – community‑focused) • Provide full‑service golf operations, retail, F&B, and landscaping • Submit a Capital Reinvestment & Revenue Growth Plan with investment proposals • Deliver annual financial/operational reports and a Championship & Community Golf Strategy • Minimum 10‑year term (April 1 2027 – March 31 2037) with possible extensions • Evaluation based on experience, financial stability, innovation, and community impact