5938 Chamber Creek Bridge Replacement

Pierce County Planning & Public Works, Office of the County Engineer Division is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit consulting firms with expertise in Civil and Structural Engineering Design to provide Preliminary and Final Design Engineering services for the Chambers Creek Bridge Replacement Project (CRP 5938). The scope of work encompasses the complete design and planning for replacement of an existing 1946-era bridge crossing Chambers Creek on Chambers Creek Road West, which connects the Town of Steilacoom and the City of University Place. Deliverables include civil and structural engineering design, environmental permitting and mitigation, utility relocation and design, stormwater management, pedestrian and traffic improvements, geotechnical engineering, public engagement and outreach, and development of final contract plans and specifications in accordance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and WSDOT standards. Key qualifications required include recent experience within five years completing final design and contract specifications for major arterial roadways and bridges, expertise in environmental mitigation and hydraulic designs, specific expertise and credentials of licensed engineers and project management professionals, and experience engaging tribes, agencies, and communities on complex projects. Evaluation criteria utilize a 200-point maximum scale with major emphasis placed on final design experience for roadway projects (30 points), final structural design and bridge projects (30 points), environmental and hydraulic design projects (30 points), key personnel expertise (30 points), community and tribal engagement experience (20 points), project strategy and innovation (25 points), firm stability and availability (10 points), project management and delivery systems (10 points), submittal completeness (10 points), and facilities and equipment (5 points). The question submission deadline is April 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM, with proposal submissions due electronically through Pierce County's eProcurement Portal by May 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM; proposals are limited to 20 pages excluding cover letter, table of contents, and resumes. Evaluation is expected approximately three weeks after submission, with contract execution estimated eight weeks after the deadline.

Pierce County encourages utilization of Minority, Women, and Veteran-owned (MWV) businesses and firms certified by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE), though no mandatory set-asides are specified in the documentation. The contract is anticipated to be federally funded through WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines and must adhere to applicable federal regulations including 2 CFR Parts 25, 170, 180, 200, and 31 CFR Part 35, with compliance required for Title VI Civil Rights Act provisions, DBE/SBE participation requirements, and Federal Acquisition Regulation standards. The selected consulting firm will be engaged under a Cost Plus Fixed Fee professional services agreement, with reimbursement for actual direct labor costs, indirect cost rates, and direct non-salary expenses such as travel, printing, and supplies. Minimum insurance requirements include workers' compensation coverage, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and business auto liability of $1,000,000, with the County named as additional insured. The initial contract term is anticipated for approximately two years beginning September 2026 and ending September 2028, with an option for the County to extend for additional time and money if necessary, with the project construction cost estimated between $6 million and $8.5 million. Pierce County will furnish survey control, topographic surveying, previously completed project documents, manage environmental resource agency coordination, and manage right-of-way acquisition, while all work products, designs, and drawings prepared pursuant to the agreement become sole property of Pierce County and the public domain.