2026_PE_208_for_Posting.pdf
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- Procurement Exemption for Huber Step Screens
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- 2026-PE-208
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- Pierce County, Washington
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This is a Procurement Exemption notice issued by Pierce County, Washington for the acquisition of Huber Step Screens. The procurement is structured as a directly negotiated purchase based on a sole source exemption, indicating that Pierce County has determined only one vendor can meet the specific technical requirements. Interested entities must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the identified needs and requirements outlined in the public notice. The specific submission deadline, project scope details, quantities, site visit information, and contract term have not been detailed in the available documentation.
Pricing terms, set-aside provisions, incumbent contractor status, and detailed funding information are not specified in the available excerpt. This procurement exemption process allows Pierce County to negotiate directly with qualified vendors rather than conducting a competitive bidding process, which is permitted under Washington state procurement regulations when a sole source justification is established and publicly disclosed.
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PIERCE COUNTY
2026-PE-208
Procurement Exemption Notice
Based on a sole source exemption, the Pierce County Planning and Public Works Department intends to purchase replacement parts from Huber Technology. The procurement exemption will be valid for 24 months, and the estimated cost of the purchases over the initial 12-month period is $125,000.00.
The system at the Chambers Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant currently uses Huber Step Screens. The County has determined that only Huber Step Screens are suitable replacements with the required specifications. Therefore, the County has identified the following minimum requirements to meet its need:
1. Authorization by the OEM to sell parts manufactured by Huber, or the ability to sell the necessary parts, service, and other replacement components of matching specifications.
The OEM, Huber is currently selling these parts to the County. Any entity who believes they are qualified to meet the need identified in this public notice must submit a capability statement describing how the entity meets the above minimum requirements.
Capability statements must be submitted via the OpenGov platform. For questions, please submit them in the OpenGov platform or contact:
Andrew Robson Pierce County Finance Department
(253) 798-7456 Andrew.robson@piercecountywa.gov mailto:Andrew.robson@piercecountywa.gov
March 17, 2026
Pierce County Planning & Public Works 10311 Chambers Creek Rd University Place, WA 98467
Subject: Sole Source Letter
Chambers Creek WWTP:
This letter serves as a sole source document for products manufactured by Huber SE, HydroPress Huber AB and Huber Picatech AG.
Huber Technology, Inc. based in Denver, NC is the only vendor of STEPSCREEN® and parts for the
STEPSCREEN®.
Replacements parts for the STEPSCREEN ® manufactured by Huber SE are unique in design based on more than 20 years of application experience. Material selection is critical for the life expectancy of these parts and your STEPSCREEN ®. The proper parts design and parts manufacture ensures the lowest possible life-cycle cost for your
STEPSCREEN ®.
Huber Technology Inc. is a subsidiary of the original manufacturer, Huber SE and the only source for the parts in the United States and Canada. Any warranty on your STEPSCREEN ® is void if non-factory parts are used.
To the best of our knowledge, no other vendor manufactures and distributes these or similar items. In addition to supplying spare parts for your STEPSCREEN ®, Huber Technology, Inc. also offers full service and repair services for your STEPSCREEN ®.
Please let me know should you need further details.
Yours faithfully, Mike Suddreth Aftermarket Sales Manager
| Huber |
| Step Screen Sole Source Letter |
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