CRP 5907 Alternative Alignment Study - Orting Valley East Corridor

Pierce County Planning and Public Works is seeking a consultant to provide engineering, environmental, geotechnical, public involvement, and design services for an alternatives feasibility study aimed at identifying a new roadway alignment connecting the west side of the Orting Valley to SR 162. The selected consultant will be responsible for evaluating multiple corridor options, addressing environmental and engineering constraints, incorporating community and stakeholder input, and recommending a preferred alignment. The study's outcome will be documented in a programmatic SEPA Environmental Impact Statement, with an emphasis on preparing materials under the Federal Highway Administration’s Planning and Environmental Linkages Framework to facilitate future NEPA review and support potential federal funding for project implementation. The contract, titled "CRP 5907 Alternative Alignment Study - Orting Valley East Corridor," has an estimated value between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000 and will be negotiated on a WSDOT Local Programs Cost Plus Fixed Fee basis. The solicitation (2026-RFQ-137) was posted in May 2026, with a response deadline in June 2026. Work will be performed in Washington State, with contract administration overseen from Tacoma. Primary and secondary points of contact are designated to assist interested parties with procurement details and contract management.