RFP Master Agreement for Testing & Inspections

Parks Tacoma (Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma, Business Administration and Planning Department) is soliciting proposals for on-call testing and special inspection services on its capital projects under an RFP master agreement, with questions due November 5, 2026 and proposals due November 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Parks Tacoma encourages Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) to respond under Board Resolution R32-20, but the solicitation does not impose a set-aside. Place of performance is Pierce County, Washington.

Scope covers soils testing, concrete inspection and testing, post-installed anchor verification, structural steel and wood framing inspection, asphalt and masonry testing, and building envelope inspections. Work supports park renovations, facility construction, trail improvements, playground installations, athletic field upgrades, and waterfront restoration. Contractors must carry $2 million commercial general liability, $1 million automobile liability, and $2 million professional liability coverage, and comply with Washington State law and Parks Tacoma's equal opportunity requirements. One or more firms may be awarded.

Parks Tacoma estimates a total budget of $300,000 and does not guarantee any minimum quantity of work. Services are compensated on a time-and-materials basis at hourly rates and unit pricing from the contractor's fee schedule. The master agreement runs two years from signing, with up to two additional one-year extensions by mutual written agreement, or until outstanding work orders are complete. Fees for the first contract year remain firm. Subsequent-year escalations are limited to increases justified by payroll wage changes and must be submitted at least 30 days before year-end for approval.

Evaluation allocates 30 points to firm qualifications and experience, 25 points to key personnel qualifications and certifications, 15 points to technical approach and methodology, and 30 points to fee schedule competitiveness. The lowest average hourly or unit rate receives the highest pricing score. Responses to questions post November 10, 2026, and award is anticipated in January 2027, with full execution in February 2027.