CITYWIDE CONSULTANT ROSTER: General Project and Program Management Consulting

The City of Seattle is establishing a Citywide Consultant Roster for General Project and Program Management Consulting, seeking qualified consultants to provide services across two primary categories: Management Services and Project Management. The roster will operate from December 15, 2025, to December 31, 2030, with continuous application acceptance until December 30, 2030. Eligible consultants must have completed at least three projects in their chosen roster category and possess key personnel with appropriate professional licenses and certificates. Required services include organizational studies, strategic business planning, process analysis, project management studies, scheduling, training, and plan review. Consultants will be evaluated based on their qualifications, demonstrating expertise in specific project management domains, with a focus on delivering comprehensive consulting services for city departments. The city will use an informal solicitation or direct selection method to engage roster consultants, with each department limited to using an approved consultant up to $819,000 per year in a specific category.

The procurement is specifically targeted at small business concerns as defined by Small Business Administration standards, explicitly excluding non-profit organizations. Consultants must obtain appropriate Seattle and Washington State business licenses and maintain adequate insurance coverage. Contract opportunities through this roster are limited to projects estimated at $410,000 or less, providing opportunities for smaller consulting firms. While roster approval does not guarantee contract awards, the city emphasizes social equity requirements, including non-discrimination policies and WMBE (Women and Minority Business Enterprise) inclusion efforts. The Standard Consultant Roster Agreement Template allows for flexible contract terms, with compensation structured as hourly rates or lump-sum payments. Total contract compensation will not exceed specified amounts without formal amendment. Importantly, the roster structure enables potential interlocal cooperation, potentially allowing other public agencies to utilize the city's contract terms, thereby expanding opportunities for approved consultants.