Search for New Management Underway at Point Defiance in Tacoma, WA

Parks Tacoma is seeking a new operator for Point Defiance Public Marina in Tacoma, Washington. The Parks & Recreation Department has issued a request for proposals (RFP) inviting experienced marina management firms to submit bids by 10:00 a.m. PDT on July 14. The selected company would manage the facility on behalf of Parks Tacoma under an initial one-year agreement, with the option of an additional one-year term.

Also known as Breakwater Marina, the public site is located on Commencement Bay within Point Defiance Park. It offers around 155 moorage slips for short-term and long-term use and includes docks, floats, gangways, utility services, parking areas, and pedestrian walkways.

Parks Tacoma currently leases the marina to the Tacoma Yacht Club, which subleases it to Breakwater Marina, Inc. Both agreements are due to end on September 30, after which Parks Tacoma will assume responsibility for the marina’s management and operation.

The selected company would manage the marina’s daily administration and operations, including customer service, berth occupancy, financial administration, environmental compliance, maintenance monitoring and waterfront operations. For more information visit Contracts & Procurement – Parks Tacoma.