Consultant Presents Final Des Moines Ferry Pilot Study

The City of Des Moines is receiving a final report from Nelson\Nygaard under a professional services contract funded by a $160,000 Washington State Department of Commerce grant. The consultant evaluated the 2022 ferry pilot, analyzed regional transportation demand, and developed recommendations on the feasibility of future passenger ferry service.

Scope & details

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Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Renewal

No renewal terms described; work appears to be a one-time study funded by a fixed Commerce grant.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Des Moines City Council Agenda Packet 2026-05-21

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Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Des Moines?

NELSON\NYGAARD was awarded this professional services contract by City of Des Moines, as recorded on May 21, 2026.

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This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

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This contract appears in Des Moines City Council Agenda Packet 2026-05-21 (AgendaPacket), dated May 21, 2026 from City of Des Moines. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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