CITY OF SUMNER
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR BENNETT PROPERTY PARK
The City of Sumner solicits interest from firms with expertise in providing professional services in the area of engineering, landscape architecture, park planning, environmental, and municipal public works. Services are expected to commence the 1st quarter of 2027 and last for approximately 1 year with the option for the City of Sumner to extend further for additional time and money if necessary.
The City of Sumner reserves the right to retain the services of responsive and qualified firm(s) for subsequent phases associated with this project including but not limited to Construction Management services.
Consultants will be considered for the following project.
The City of Sumner reserves the right to amend the terms of this “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ), to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses.
Aspects of this project may be subject to WA State Prevailing Wage rules, filings and requirements.
Project Description
The City of Sumner purchased the Bennett property in 2020 and completed a public outreach effort in 2021. The result of the outreach was a master plan which summarizes the vision and the preferred concept. To accelerate construction of the park, the City has budgeted $6.3 Million of the estimated $12 Million needed to construct the full concept. This project is expected to further develop the concept into a 30% design, and may fully develop 100% design and construction drawings, scheduled to be constructed with available funds in 2028.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
The City of Sumner in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Thi Le at bids@sumnerwa.gov or by calling 253-299-5703.
Title VI Statement
The City of Sumner, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
Complete Request for Qualifications
Additional Information related to the Request for Qualifications and submittal requirements can be obtained from the City’s website at www.sumnerwa.gov; or by contacting Andrew Leach, Senior Associate City Engineer, at (253) 299-5703 or bids@sumnerwa.gov.
Submittal Deadline:
Please submit an electronic version of your Statement of Qualifications in a single .pdf document by email or other electronic means to bids@sumnerwa.gov no later than Noon on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. If a non-electronic means of submission is preferred, coordinate with the contact person below at least 48 hours prior to the submittal deadline. Any proposal received after the specified date and time may be rejected and may not receive any further consideration by the City. Postmarks will not be accepted. All questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Andrew Leach, at (253) 299-5703 or bids@sumnerwa.gov.
Publication Dates:
Courier Herald: 11/4/2026
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce: 11/4/2026
