Pierce County is seeking qualifications from firms to conduct a complete corridor study for an alternative roadway alignment between South Hill and SR 162. The project aims to relieve traffic congestion, create land use connectivity, and improve east-west mobility. The selected consultant will evaluate feasible corridor alternatives, identify constraints, assess community considerations, and recommend a preferred alignment suitable for a SEPA environmental impact statement. The work may need to follow the FHWA planning and environmental linkages framework to support future NEPA review. The estimated value of the initial contract is $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, with a negotiated contract on a WSDOT local programs cost plus fixed fee basis. Key dates include: Question Submission Deadline: June 4, 2026, 3:30 PM; Proposal Submission Deadline: June 10, 2026, 3:30 PM.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the services. The proposal submission deadline is June 10, 2026, 3:30 PM.
The bid notice states that proposals will be evaluated and interviews may be held if multiple proposers are deemed capable of meeting the requirements, approximately three weeks after the proposal submission deadline.
The bid notice is soliciting qualifications from firms interested in providing engineering, environmental, geotechnical, public involvement, and design services for a corridor study.
The bid notice indicates that sample submission is not required, as indicated by 'FALSE'.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenges or objections.
The estimated value of the initial contract is between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000.