Request for Qualifications – Whitehawk & Gratzer Parks Master Plan

CITY OF ORTING

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Whitehawk & Gratzer Parks Master Plan

Project No: PW2026-08-19

Budget Item: 105-594-76-63-016

The City of Orting is accepting Statements of Qualifications from consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in park planning, landscape architecture, recreation facility planning, public engagement, transportation integration, and conceptual design services.

The City seeks professional consulting services to prepare a comprehensive Master Plan for Whitehawk Park and Gratzer Park. The project area encompasses approximately 32 acres of parkland and recreational facilities and will establish a unified vision for future park development, recreation programming, transportation integration, pedestrian safety improvements, and phased capital investments.

This project is funded through a grant awarded by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The anticipated consultant budget for this project is between $64,000 and $74,000. The City anticipates completion of the Master Plan by April 2027. This project is funded through a grant awarded by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The work will conform to any applicable requirements of the Washington State Department of Commerce Local Community Projects Grant Program.

A summary of the scope of services, minimum qualifications, and proposal requirements are available from the City Clerk’s Office, 104 Bridge St. S, Orting, WA 98360; by calling (253) 262-8857; or at the City’s website: cityoforting.org.

The project site is accessible to the public to view at their convenience. A pre-submittal meeting and tour of the portion of the site included in the project may be scheduled upon request. To schedule a visit, please contact Michell Alfiere, Recreation & Community Engagement Manager at [email protected].

The deadline for submission of proposals is September 25th, 2026, by 3:00 P.M. PST.

Reference Documents:

RFQ Whitehawk & Gratzer Parks Master Plan Packet

— Shared as posted by the City of Orting on August 20, 2026. Check the official notice for any later changes.