Port of Bellingham - Waterfront District Market Analysis and Redevelopment Strategy RFP-2026-20
Port of Bellingham (includes airport)Airport Authority · Bellingham, WA- Due
- Oct 1, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brian Gouran
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Summary
The Port of Bellingham is seeking qualified real estate and development advisory firms to provide strategic, financial, technical, and facilitation support for the next phase of redevelopment at the Downtown Waterfront portion of the Waterfront District, a 44-acre site in Bellingham, Washington.
The consultant team will conduct market analysis, financial modeling, development strategy, and structured stakeholder engagement to guide near-term actions and longer-term decisions over the next three to five years. The resulting framework must integrate mixed-use, industrial, marine trades, and employment-generating uses while supporting the working waterfront history and existing operational partners. Proposals are due by October 1, 2026.
- Submit to
- https://pob.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/250571
- Scope location
- Bellingham, Washington
- Reported agency
- Port of Bellingham
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Port of Bellingham (includes airport)?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 1, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://pob.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/250571. For questions, contact Brian Gouran.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Port of Bellingham (includes airport) 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 RFP submission deadline?
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