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Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan

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2026-RFP-214State & Local

Submission Closed09/30/2026, 10:30:00 PM UTC

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Pierce County is soliciting proposals under solicitation 2026-RFP-214 for strategic planning and stakeholder engagement services to develop a Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP). The objective is to create a long-term financial roadmap for the Pierce County Ferry system through 2060, featuring three distinct financial scenarios: Business as Usual, Lean Times, and Reimagined. The project includes the development of a strategic communications plan, community outreach materials, and the facilitation of at least one community open house to build consensus on funding strategies. Key deliverables also involve financial analysis regarding funding gaps and the revenue potential of a ferry district under Engrossed House Bill 2588. The contract is estimated to be valued between 275,000 and 325,000 dollars, with an initial performance period of 12 months and a possible one-term extension of an additional 12 months. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale focusing on qualifications and experience, approach to work, submittal presentation, and capacity. To be eligible, firms must be registered in Washington State with a valid UBI number and a federal tax identification number. The selected contractor will be required to maintain various insurance coverages, including commercial general liability and professional liability insurance, and must adhere to Washington State prevailing wage requirements.

General Info

Pierce County seeks strategic planning for a Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan through 2060.

Agency

Washington → Finance and Enterprise Services

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

WA, USA

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NONE

Documents

2026-RFP-214 Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan

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2026-RFP-214 Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan

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Sample Service Agreement Contract Document

25 pages · contract-document

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 9

Solicitation

Deadline changedSep 9

Response deadline changed from Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 7, 2026.

Response DeadlineSep 30

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/30/2026, 10:30:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyWashington → Finance and Enterprise Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTacoma, WA, 98402, USA

Organization / AgencyWashington → Finance and Enterprise Services

Office AddressTacoma, WA, 98402, USA

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Lauren DaseProcurement and Contract Specialist 2

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BERK ConsultingSeattle, WA

RSCACulver City, CA

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Full Description

Pierce County is developing a Ferry Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP) to establish a roadmap to achieve long-term financial sustainability for Pierce County Ferry (PC Ferry), with a planning horizon of 2060. In the past years, the County has prepared the following studies that can be used as reference documents: 2013 Ferry Service Evaluation 2015 Waterborne Transportation Study 2023 Pierce County Ferry System Financial Assessment 2026-2039 Fourteen-Year Ferry Program Draft 2027-2040 Fourteen-Year Ferry Program. These documents and the general ferry information are available on the County website. Pierce County Ferry System Projects | Pierce County, WA - Official Website and http://www.piercecountywa.gov/TIP In addition, the following documents are available upon request: 2022 Pierce County Ferry Comparative Analysis, 2026 Planning and Public Works Fiscal Review, and the M/V CHRISTINE ANDERSON Lifecycle Cost Analysis (2026) M/V STEILACOOM II Lifecycle Cost Analysis (draft 2026) To support the development of the FSP, the County has begun several related tasks. Long-Term 2060 Expenditure Forecast: The costs from the various categories between 2028 and 2060 Vessel major rehabilitation and replacement schedule and cost - underway, to be completed by September 30, 2026. Annual Operations and Maintenance (O&M) cost projection by the milestones: to be prepared by County staff by September 30, 2026. Major terminal capital projects schedule and cost - new task under a different contract to be completed by December 31, 2026. Administration, fuel and support costs: underway, to be completed by December 31, 2026. Infrastructure and service costs to Anderson Island compared to other islands and County average, on a per capita basis: to be prepared by County staff by December 31, 2026. Funding Projections: Revenue beyond the Fourteen-Year Ferry Program will be projected by County staff and grouped in three categories: More predictable revenue sources: estimate the revenue of State and federal formulaic funds, including FTA funding, FBP funding: to be prepared by County staff by December 31, 2026. Funds that are within the County's control to some extent, such as the County Road Fund: to be prepared by County staff by December 31, 2026. Potential revenue: competitive grants, to be prepared by County staff by December 31, 2026.

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