Pierce Transit Procurement

Pierce Transit is now using Builders Exchange of Washington for all current contracting opportunities and contract award information. You can access Free-of-charge all current project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) are provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to www.bxwa.com and clicking on "Posted Projects", "Public Works", and or "Good and Service", and "Pierce Transit". This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free online digitizer/take-off tool. It is recommended that Bidders register in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the "Self-Registered Bidders List". Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for addenda issued on this project.

Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration.

Pierce Transit is a municipal corporation that purchases goods and services consistent with the rules and regulations that apply to governmental entities, and that are in the best interest of our Agency.

We are committed to obtaining the best value for the public. Purchases made will be in a fair and reasonable manner. Contract awards will be made to the most responsive and responsible bidders and proposers. Determining factors will be consistent with the specifications and will include price, availability, quality and references in a manner that is most advantageous to the needs of the Agency.

Pierce Transit is committed to providing equal opportunity in the business community and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate in competitive procurements. Pierce Transit is a member of the Washington State Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprises (OMWBE). The OMWBE is the sole certifying entity for M/W/DBEs for Washington State. To become a certified firm, or if you are Prime Contractor looking for certified DBE Sub-Contractors to bid on your project, visit the OMWBE website at http://omwbe.wa.gov.

Pierce Transit also expects that contractors, consultants and vendors adhere to certain Pierce Transit policies and contractual requirements while engaged in Pierce Transit work, on Pierce Transit premises, or when dealing with Pierce Transit employees.

Questions? Send us an email or call 253-581-8000

Mailing Address 3701 96th St SW | Lakewood, WA 98499

Trip Planner Help

Trip Planner Tips - Entering Locations

To create a trip plan you need to enter both a starting location (origin) and an ending location (destination). For information about stops, schedules, or service at a specific location, you only need to enter one location.

The Trip Planner recognizes most street intersections and addresses as well as many landmarks in Pierce, King, and Snohomish Counties. If what you entered is not immediately recognized, the Trip Planner will offer you a list of options. You can choose one of the options, but if your intended location is not there, select the "Revise Original Entries" link to return to the entry page and change the entries you have already made.

Addresses

You don't need to type in the city along with the address. The Trip Planner shows the possible city names as options if needed. City names are based on zip codes.
You don't need to type in St., Street, Ave., or Avenue, or similar street types. The Trip Planner shows the possible alternatives as options if needed. (Example: type 110 Jones instead of 110 Jones Boulevard.)
You don't need to type in the directional designations for streets, but if a direction name is part of a street name, you should include it. (Example: type 1000 Main instead of 1000 S Main. But type 1000 West Viewmont for 1000 West Viewmont Way W.)
Some streets and addresses are unknown to the Trip Planner. You may need to enter another nearby location, such as an intersection or a landmark.
You should not enter the suite number or apartment number. Just the house number and street name (Example: type in 401 Broadway instead of 401 Broadway Avenue Suite 800).

Intersections

The "&" symbol is the only character used between two street names to show an intersection. (Examples: 1st & B, James & Madison)
You don't need to type in the city. The Trip Planner shows the possible city names as options if needed. City names are based on zip codes.
You don't need to type in St., Street, Ave., or Avenue, or similar street types. The Trip Planner shows the possible alternatives as options if needed. (Example: type Conifer & Jones instead of Conifer Circle & Jones Boulevard.)
You don't need to type in the directional designations for streets, but if a direction name is part of a street name, you should include it. (Example: type 3rd & Main instead of 3rd S & S Main. But type 34th & West Viewmont for 34th W & West Viewmont Way W.)
Some streets are unknown to the Trip Planner. You may need to enter another nearby intersection or a landmark.

Landmarks

Government Sites: Pierce County Health Dept, Pierce Co Sheriffs Office, Tacoma City Hall

Major Commercial Sites: Tacoma Mall, Sheraton Hotel

Transportation Facilities: Sea-Tac Airport, Greyhound Bus Depot

Schools & Colleges: Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma Community College

Sports & Leisure: Cheney Stadium, Pt Defiance Zoo

Medical Facilities: Group Health, Tacoma General Hospital