Spanaway Lake Fishing Pier Replacement Design

The contract solicitation for the Spanaway Lake Fishing Pier Replacement Design seeks a qualified firm to complete the final design and associated services for replacing a deteriorated and watercraft-damaged pier at Spanaway Park, located at 14905 Bresemann Blvd S, Spanaway, WA. Preliminary design work is complete and permits are in process, with the selected contractor responsible for delivering comprehensive construction design documents, detailed construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, bid assistance, permitting support, and construction administration services. The project requires extensive expertise in in-water and shoreline engineering, including familiarity with local, state, tribal, and federal permitting processes for critical areas and shorelines, as well as experience with cultural resource assessments including archaeological monitoring. The contract has an estimated value of $150,000 and an anticipated initial term of 24 months, with an option for the County to renew for an additional three years. Performance is subject to strict compliance with prevailing wage requirements under chapter 39.12 RCW and adherence to non-discrimination statutes including Title VI and the ADA. Offerors must demonstrate a minimum of five years’ experience designing in-water piers and submit proposals electronically through the County’s eProcurement portal by the June 15, 2026 deadline. Proposals are limited to 20 pages and must include a signed letter of interest, organizational chart identifying key personnel and MWV business participation, and acknowledgment of all addenda. Evaluation is based on weighted criteria including quality control and assurance (30%), project experience (10%), and accuracy and completeness of the SOQ (5%), with interviews serving as a mandatory pass/fail gate. Additional selection factors include team qualifications and firm capacity, though specific weights for these items are not provided. Contractors must carry commercial general liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence on an occurrence basis, primary and non-contributory, with Pierce County named as an additional insured. All materials developed under the contract become the County’s sole property and enter the public domain. Invoicing is permitted monthly or by milestone completion, with payment issued within 30 days of a properly documented invoice, and final invoices due by January 7 of the following calendar year. The County retains full rights to inspect, audit, and monitor performance and records, and may terminate for default or public convenience, including funding limitations, while indemnification and severability clauses ensure contractor accountability and legal enforceability.