Site work for a water / sewer project in Tacoma, Washington. Design plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

As of May 21, 2024, per owner, a design team has been identified. Project is in design phase and bidding is expected to be in 4th Quarter of 2024. Construction expected to begin in 2025. The Pierce County Planning and Public Works is soliciting statements of qualifications from consulting firms with expertise in engineering design and capable of designing a replacement and/or a rehabilitation of the Anderson Island Ferry Landing transfer span and the Steilacoom Ferry Landing transfer span. This agreement will be for approximately 12 months in duration with the option for Pierce County Planning and Public Works to extend it for additional time and budget, if necessary. Pierce County Planning and Public Works reserves the right to amend terms of this "Request for Qualifications" (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses. Engineering firms will be considered for the following project. Project Description Pierce County seeks the services of a qualified engineering consultant to design a replacement and/or rehabilitation for the Anderson Island Ferry Landing and the Steilacoom Ferry Landing. This scope of work will include, but is not limited to, (1) Complete a site investigation to collect relevant data and to examine the bearings to assess their current condition while also accessing signs of structural damage due to failing bearing systems and to ascertain constructability of a proposed bearing system, (2) Complete a site investigation of the apron hinge assemblies to collect relevant data and to examine the apron pin hinges to assess their current condition while also accessing signs of structural damage of the apron and to ascertain constructability of a proposed rehabilitation or replacement of the apron pin hinges. (3).Provide recommended design alternatives based on cost estimates, geometric constraints, feasibility of construction, structural constraints, future maintenance, and project staging/construction requirements, (4) Prepare engineering plans, technical specifications, project sequencing and engineers estimates to accomplish the project objectives, (5) Complete second site visit of the three locations to validate concepts/designs, (6) Provide technical support during project bidding, and (7) May provide construction support services during construction. Evaluation Criteria Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria: (1) Qualifications/Expertise of Firm, (2) Approach to Work, (3) Previous Experience with Pierce County Projects, (4) Capacity and Availability, (5) Completeness, accuracy, and organization of the submitted Statement of Qualifications in response to the RFQ and the presentation was presented in a clear and logical manner, and (6) References. Submittals All firms responding to this solicitation must submit their proposal via Pierce County Procure Ware All questions must be submitted within the Pierce County Procure Ware software. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Pierce County Planning and Public Works in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to non discrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing susan.holdener@piercecountywa.gov or by calling (253) 798-7172. Title VI Statement Pierce County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award."