The City of Orting ("City") is soliciting Proposals from qualified firms pursuant to Section 39.04.270 RCW for competitive negotiation for a consultant to review the City’s Public Works operations. The primary intent and goal of this request for proposal (hereinafter "RFP") is to retain a Consultant that can conduct a management and operations study that will identify the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities of the organization; assess the number an allocation of personnel, monetary and equipment resources; and make commendations that will improve the organizational effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of City services. The City intends to contract with one Consultant. All responses shall be sent electronically to the following two city email addresses: Ryan Wheaton, City Administrator at rwheaton@cityoforting.org and Danielle Charchenko, City Clerk at clerk@cityoforting.org.

The City will adhere to the following timetable:

Issue RFP: August 5, 2026

Deadline for Questions: August 21, 2026, at 4:00 P.M PST

Deadline for submissions: September 4, 2026, at 3:00 P.M PST

Council and staff review: September 2026

Anticipated Award of Contract: September 30, 2026 

Reference Documents:

RFP - Organizational Assessment of Public Works Operations