Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Roster
The City of Tacoma maintains a roster of Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firms (as defined by RCW 39.80). The Architectural and Engineering (A&E) roster is used to select firms* and consultants based on qualifications for projects or jobs on an as-needed basis. At the City’s option, the City may also issue Requests for Qualifications for large/complex projects or jobs that require specialized services.
Refer to the Contracting Opportunities/Services Solicitations web page. Inclusion on the City of Tacoma A&E Roster is not a guarantee or promise that a contract will be awarded.
This roster is for Architectural and Engineering projects that do not require the use of Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) LAG.
The City of Tacoma Public Works Engineering Division will no longer be advertising to establish a Local Agency Guidelines (LAG)–Compliant Architectural & Engineering Roster.  For projects utilizing Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds, A&E Services will be sourced through Requests for Qualifications on the Contracting Opportunities/Services Solicitations web page.
Selection of Firms
Firms will be selected for projects based on their qualifications and ability to meet the requirements of the City. The scope of services shall be based on specific project requirements. The firm found best qualified earns the opportunity to begin contract negotiations.
*The A&E roster is restricted by RCW to engineers, architects, landscape architects, and land surveyors, and cannot be used for construction, maintenance or repair services, biological surveys, archeological digs, financial consulting, etc. Reference these RCW chapters for definitions: Architects (RCW 18.08), engineers and land surveyors (RCW 18.43), and landscape architects (RCW 18.96).