City of Lacey Request for Qualifications - Feasibility Study for the Permanent Food Truck Plaza 2026
City of LaceyCity · Lacey, WA- Due
- Nov 9, 2026
- 12 days left
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Primary contact
- Josh Woodson
- (360) 528-1006
The 30-second brief
The City of Lacey is seeking consulting services to conduct a feasibility study and identify a suitable permanent location for a food truck plaza within the Depot District and/or Lacey Midtown. The selected consultant will evaluate at least three sites, including the current city-owned food truck location and future museum site, assessing infrastructure needs like water, sewer, electricity, parking, restrooms, and seating, along with fiscal impacts, development costs, and community engagement. Submissions are due no later than 5:00 PM PST on November 9, 2026. Evaluation is based on the firm's experience and approach to analyzing fiscal impacts for food truck plazas.
Feasibility Study Report: A comprehensive evaluation detailing the viability of establishing a food truck plaza, Including conceptual site plans illustrating the layout of food trucks, Vehicle access, Parking, Restrooms, Site amenities, And other relevant elements.
Firm's experience and approach to analyzing the fiscal impacts of locations for food truck plazas
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Summary
The City of Lacey is seeking consulting services to conduct a feasibility study and identify a suitable permanent location for a food truck plaza within the Depot District and/or Lacey Midtown.
The selected consultant will evaluate at least three sites, including the current city-owned food truck location and future museum site, assessing infrastructure needs like water, sewer, electricity, parking, restrooms, and seating, along with fiscal impacts, development costs, and community engagement. Submissions are due no later than 5:00 PM PST on November 9, 2026. Evaluation is based on the firm's experience and approach to analyzing fiscal impacts for food truck plazas.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Firm's experience and approach to analyzing the fiscal impacts of locations for food truck plazas
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Feasibility Study Report: A comprehensive evaluation detailing the viability of establishing a food truck plaza, Including conceptual site plans illustrating the layout of food trucks, Vehicle access, Parking, Restrooms, Site amenities, And other relevant elements.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Name and contact information
- Curriculum Vitae of the consultant and project team
- Detailed description of approach and cost
- List of data needed
- Description of how the consultant will keep City staff informed
- Three professional references
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Lacey, WA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Lacey?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Josh Woodson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Lacey in WA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Josh Woodson at (360) 528-1006. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Feasibility Study Report: A comprehensive evaluation detailing the viability of establishing a food truck plaza, Including conceptual site plans illustrating the layout of food trucks, Vehicle access, Parking, Restrooms, Site amenities, And other relevant elements.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Firm's experience and approach to analyzing the fiscal impacts of locations for food truck plazas" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Lacey?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Lacey are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Lacey regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 9, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Name and contact information, Curriculum Vitae of the consultant and project team, detailed description of approach and cost, list of data needed, description of how the consultant will keep City staf. Review the full document from City of Lacey for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lacey, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.