Pipeline Trail Phase 3 - Architecture and Engineering Services

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Pierce County - Parks and Recreation has issued request for qualification, solicitation 2026-RFQ-257.

Pierce County Parks and Recreation is requesting Statements of Qualifications from qualified multidisciplinary teams to facilitate the design, engineering, and permitting of Phase 3 of the Pipeline Trail. The pipeline will connect the current trail termination in the South section of Orangegate Park and the Fruitland Ave E termination. Designs will be developed to construction documents sufficient for public bid. This work includes facilitating public outreach to support the design, supporting grant acquisition, and providing design documents sufficient for permitting and bidding for construction. The result of this RFQ process will be the negotiation and award of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA). One firm may be selected for award and negotiation of a PSA. In some cases, the County may elect to assign only specific portions of a project, or in other cases, the entire project including auxiliary associated work to the Consultant. The County reserves the right to reject all submissions and re-advertise the project at a later date.

In 2019, Pierce County Parks started planning and design for a 5.5-mile asphalt pedestrian trail along the existing Tacoma Public Utilities Pipeline Road corridor, extending from 72 nd St E and Waller Road to 128 th St E and 94 th Ave E. After reviewing the initial conceptual design, PC Parks divided the project into three (3) phases due to the estimated cost. Phase 1 extended from 72 nd St E and Waller Road to Orangegate Park and was completed in 2025. Phase 2 is currently in design and will extend from Fruitland Ave E to 94 th Ave E. Phase 3 will connect these sections to complete the full 5.5-mile trail. The Department’s website is a valuable resource for information about the many services provided. Please access the website at www.piercecountywa.org/parks

Responses are due November 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM PST.

Questions must be submitted by November 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST.

Contact: Joel Stanger, Procurement & Contracts Specialist (joel.stanger@piercecountywa.gov, (253) 798-4250).

1 document is attached to the notice: Exhibit A - Sample Professional Services Agreement.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/piercecountywa/projects/318738. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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