NO SMOKE Direct Source Diesel Exhaust Filtration Systems

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is pursuing a sole source contract with Ward Diesel Filter Systems to procure four NO SMOKE Direct Source Diesel Exhaust Filtration Systems for the WSP Fire Training Academy in North Bend, Washington. The procurement is specifically focused on obtaining specialized diesel exhaust filtration technology that is patented under U.S. Patent Number 4,803,838, with Ward Diesel Filter Systems being the exclusive manufacturer and authorized distributor. The systems are critical for creating a safe training environment by filtering harmful diesel exhaust fumes during training exercises involving diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. The filtration systems will remove hazardous components including carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, diesel particulate matter, nitrogen oxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The contract opportunity is posted with a due date of January 7, 2025, and interested parties must submit capability statements within 10 calendar days of the December 17, 2024 posting date, with potential questions directed to Pennie Clark at WSP via phone (360.704.5456) or email (Pennie.Clark@wsp.wa.gov).

The contract is funded through a FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) and will be awarded as a sole source contract, limiting competition to Ward Diesel Filter Systems. The total procurement value is approximately $47,254.23, which includes $43,432.20 for equipment and installation plus $3,822.03 in sales tax, with payment terms of Net 30 F.O.B. While a Diverse Business Inclusion Plan is referenced in the documents, specific set-aside requirements are not prominently detailed. The contract will have a one-year term and includes a comprehensive warranty for the filtration systems. Funding for the purchase is distributed across two accounts: $40,166.10 from FUND 001-020 and $7,088.13 from FUND 086-310, both under project code MTU6. The procurement covers jurisdictions in King County and Kingston CDP, with the systems to be installed at the WSP Fire Training Academy in North Bend, Washington.