CITY OF SUMNER
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECT TAP-CM-HLP-1270(012) FRYAR AVENUE SHARED USE TRAIL, CIP 14-01
OCTOBER 2026
INTRODUCTION
The City of Sumner is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified consultants to provide Construction Management Services for the Fryar Ave Shared Use Trail Project to include construction management services, construction inspection, construction administration/document control, and special inspections. The Professional/Consultant Services Contract will be for approximately 18 months in duration with the option for the City of Sumner to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. Payment for services will be made on a time-and-materials basis in accordance with the consultant’s approved hourly rates and reimbursable expenses, subject to a negotiated not-to-exceed amount Consultants will be considered for the following project.
The City of Sumner reserves the right to amend terms of this “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to reject all responses and withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses. Sumner may waive informalities in the process of evaluating responses. If not rejected, the City may require the correction of any deficiency in a response and accept the corrected response. This solicitation does not obligate Sumner to accept or contact for any services. Any resulting contract is subject to approval and may be rejected if it fails to confirm to City contracting specifications and guidelines.
PROJECT BACKGROUND:
The Fryar Avenue Shared Use Path serves as a vital piece to the Sumner Link Trail and will support safe pedestrian movement along Fryar Avenue. The project will consist of constructing a shared use path along Fryar Avenue from Puyallup Street to West Main Street. An elevated boardwalk will make up a section of the trail at the south end of the project. Additional information about this RFQ can be found at https://sumnerwa.gov/ or by contacting Andrew Leach at bids@sumnerwa.gov or (253) 299-5711.
There is no FSBE Goal associated with this project for consultant construction management services.
Expected Tasks
The City is seeking a full suite of Construction Management, Construction Inspection, and Construction Administration/Document Control services. The following tasks are examples of some that are expected of the consultant:
- Lead weekly meetings with the City, contractor, and engineer.
- Change management.
- Risk management.
- Contractor schedule review and coordination.
- Track and review contractor RFIs and submittals, coordinate responses.
- Prepare/maintain documentation including: inspection logs, daily reports, force accounts, material testing, pay estimates, serial letters, pre-construction, daily photo documentation, and meeting notes, and required material records per federal requirements.
- Monthly Pay Estimates.
- Force account tracking and pricing.
- Ensure contractor is utilizing and maintaining Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC) best practices.
- Inspecting and ensuring the project red-lines/record drawings are up to date.
- Identifying and tracking construction quality issues and problems and recommending potential solutions.
- Monitor deliveries of material for quantities and acceptance criteria.
- Use of cloud-based document control system that will be accessible to the City.
Consultant Qualification
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) should describe the composition of the proposed team, the qualifications of the key individuals identified on that team, and the relevant experience of the team on similar projects.
The SOQ should:
- Include resumes for key staff to include experience with construction methods used on this project;
- Detail the team’s experience in managing at least three (3) similar type projects within the past 3 years;
- Demonstrate experience managing contractor payments, estimating and drafting change orders, contractor schedule review, protests and claims, and processing submittals and RFIs;
- Demonstrate familiarity with construction methods and requirements being used on this project, and
- Demonstrate familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA Standards and requirements, and
- Include no less than three (3) Past Performance references.
Respondents may include sub-consultants within their project team.
Evaluation Criteria
Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria:
- Qualifications of Proposed Project Manager
- Qualifications/Expertise of the Firm
- Approach to the project
- Ability to meet the schedule
- Familiarity with construction methods and standards
- Familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA Standards and requirements
- Past Performance/References
Submittal Deadline
Submittals must include the following information: Firm name and contact information, Name of Principal-in-Charge and Resident Engineer, and number of employees in each firm proposed to the project. The submittal shall not exceed a total of 10 pages, including cover letter and title pages. Resumes will not be counted towards the maximum page count.
Please submit an electric copy of your Statement of Qualifications to Andrew Leach, Senior Associate City Engineer, at bids@sumnerwa.gov no later than 1 PM on November 4th, 2026. Alternatively, a hard copy may be hand delivered to the City of Sumner, Permit Center Counter, second floor of Sumner City Hall, 1104 Maple Street, Sumner, Washington 98390. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date.
Contact Person
Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Andrew Leach, Senior Associate City Engineer, bids@sumnerwa.gov.
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 the Contact Person or by calling collect (253) 299-5700.
Title VI Statement
The City of Sumner, in accordance with eh 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.
Dates of Publication:
Courrier Herald: October 14 and October 21, 2026
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce: October 14 and October 21, 2026
