Golf Course Management and Operations

Pierce County Parks and Recreation is seeking a long-term operator to manage, maintain, and enhance two golf courses, including retail and food and beverage operations, with capital reinvestment and revenue-growth plans.

Pierce County


General
Open
2026-RFP-246
Nov 13, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 16, 2026 04:00 PM
10 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
stephanie.browning@piercecountywa.gov
+12537987796
950 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

Pierce County seeks a long-term operating partner to manage Chambers Bay and Lake Spanaway golf courses, including golf operations, pro-shop retail, food and beverage services, maintenance, repairs, and landscaping. The operator will also manage staffing, marketing, pricing, customer service, tournaments, instruction, and financial reporting, and is expected to propose capital reinvestment and revenue-growth strategies. The County seeks measurable growth in local participation and community programming while maintaining championship-quality course conditions and readiness for major events. Proposals must include a capital reinvestment and revenue-growth plan, a written business plan with a financial pro forma and staffing and operating projections, management fee and bonus details, supporting financial data, organizational and partner qualifications, and resumes for key management personnel. The initial contract period is anticipated to run from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2037, with a possible extension of up to five additional years at the County’s discretion.

Classification Codes
NAICS713910Golf Courses and Country Clubs
PSCM1PAOPERATION OF RECREATION FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING)
Smart Codes
golf course managementgolf course maintenancegolf course marketing
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 28, 2026 07:30 PM-Pre-Proposal Workshop (optional)
Meeting ID: 946 2134 0784; passcode: 257645
Nov 05, 2026 12:00 AM-Questions and Concern Resolution Requests Due
Nov 13, 2026 09:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Dec 1, 2026-Interviews, if requested
Apr 1, 2027-Anticipated Contract Start
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employers' Liability or Stop Gap Coverage — $1,000,000.00
  • Crime Insurance
  • Cyber Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Technology Professional Liability Errors and Omissions Insurance — $2,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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