Pierce County Parks and Recreation seeks a qualified long-term operating partner to operate, maintain, market, and enhance Chambers Bay Golf Course and Lake Spanaway Golf Course, including their associated retail shops, restaurants, and services. Proposals should identify operator-funded, jointly funded, or other innovative capital investment and revenue-growth strategies. The County aims to increase participation and tournament activity, improve sustainable revenues and operating efficiencies, maintain high-quality course conditions and customer service, and support long-term capital reinvestment.
Pierce County seeks a qualified contractor to accept, handle, and process biosolids produced by the County’s wastewater treatment plants. The contractor must provide reliable intake capacity and environmentally responsible processing while complying with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and maintaining required reporting and documentation. The resulting multi-year contract supports beneficial reuse of biosolids in agriculture and other industries.
Pierce County seeks a qualified contractor to accept, handle, and process biosolids produced by the County’s wastewater treatment plants. The contractor must provide reliable intake capacity and environmentally responsible processing while complying with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and maintaining required reporting and documentation. The resulting multi-year contract supports beneficial reuse of biosolids in agriculture and other industries.
Sole Source:If your solution is unique and essential, work with the department on a sole source justification.
Coops:Pierce County frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Pierce County, WA:Position your product as proprietary or a specialized service essential for continuity of county operations, mirroring their past exemptions for unique equipment support. Work directly with the interested department to draft the justification, citing that you are the only vendor capable of providing the required goods or services. Be prepared for the justification to be publicly posted for ten working days before contract execution, as required by Pierce County Code 2.106.050.F.6.
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Pierce County Contracts
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Can/Am Technologies at Pierce County
Effective: Jan 10, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Professional Services Agreement between CAN/AM Technologies and Pierce County for the implementation of the Teller web-based cashiering system. The contract, effective from January 10, 2022, to January 9, 2025, covers fixed-price professional services ($67,760), hardware ($4,740), and annual Software as a Service (SaaS) licensing fees ($48,540 per year). The maximum consideration for the initial term is capped at $233,607.08. The agreement details scope of work, compensation, compliance, and SaaS terms including support and hosting.
Huron Consulting Services LLC at Pierce County
Effective: Sep 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Independent Contractor Agreement (No. C252725) is between The City University of New York (CUNY) and Huron Consulting Services, LLC. It outlines services for migrating CUNY's CUNYBuy procurement system to integrate with a new Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, replacing the existing PeopleSoft (CUNYfirst). The scope includes design, configuration, data integration, validation, and deployment support. The contract is effective from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027, with a maximum total payment of $423,683.00.
Huron Consulting Services LLC at Pierce County
Effective: Jan 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Independent Contractor Agreement is between The City University of New York (Central Office) and Huron Consulting Services, LLC. The agreement spans from January 1, 2025, to June 1, 2025, and has a maximum value of $64,616. The contractor is engaged to perform an assessment of the configuration and integration impact related to transitioning from a PeopleSoft ERP system to a Workday SAAS ERP system, specifically for the Jaggaer eprocurement solution. Payment will be based on approved invoices submitted against agreed-upon hourly rates.
Kemper Sports Management LLC at Pierce County
Effective: Apr 1, 2017Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Amended & Restated Golf Course Management Agreement between Pierce County and Kemper Sports Management, LLC outlines KSM's responsibilities for managing Chambers Bay and Lake Spanaway Golf Courses. Effective October 1, 2022, the agreement's performance term runs from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2027. Compensation for KSM includes fixed monthly management fees (subject to annual increases), variable incentive fees based on revenue and performance, and reimbursement for operating expenses. The contract details operational guidelines, financial management, compliance, insurance, and termination conditions.
Kemper Sports Management, Inc. at Pierce County
Effective: Apr 1, 2017Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Golf Course Management Agreement outlines the terms for Kemper Sports Management, Inc. to operate and manage three golf courses (Chambers Bay, Lake Spanaway, and Fort Steilacoom) for Pierce County, Washington. The agreement spans from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2027, covering comprehensive management services, financial oversight, marketing, and staffing. Compensation includes fixed monthly fees for each course and landscape services, plus incentive fees based on revenue thresholds. The contract also details mutual responsibilities, financial management, insurance, and labor standards.
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Pierce County Council Council Meeting
Date: Oct 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Pierce County Council convened to conduct various legislative and administrative actions. Key topics included the approval of consent items, updates on the Capital Facilities Plan, and the naming of county facilities. The council approved amendments to the county code regarding employee leave, specifically increasing paid bereavement leave and expanding eligibility, and revised procedures for personnel board appeals and grievance processes.
Pierce County Council Health and Human Services Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting focused on the behavioral health improvement plan. Key discussion topics included the mandate and goals of the behavioral health improvement plan, the challenges of working within a system where the county has limited funding and authority over rate setting, and the necessity of aligning county procurement rules with the plan's processes. Additionally, members discussed the role of the behavioral health advisory board, data visibility issues, and the impact of other funding sources on the overall behavioral health system.
Pierce County Council Study Session
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The study session covered several administrative and legislative items, including the scheduling of various ordinances and resolutions for upcoming meetings, such as the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 117 and appointments to the South Prairie Town Council. The council discussed the installation of a historic street sign and authorized open space classification applications. Additionally, updates were provided on committee schedules, including an upcoming public safety committee meeting and an economic and infrastructure development committee meeting. Staff also reviewed the annual employee recognition event, the status of a new lobby area, and provided a progress update on the Unified Regional Approach to homelessness.
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