Procurement Exemption for ABEL pumps and parts from PumpTech Northwest

Pierce County Planning and Public Works Department is soliciting capability statements for a sole-source procurement exemption for ABEL pumps and replacement parts from PumpTech Northwest, with statements due August 14, 2026. The exemption bypasses competitive bidding; any entity believing it can meet the specified requirements must submit a capability statement to be considered.

Pierce County operates ABEL pumps throughout its wastewater pump station collection system and has determined that only ABEL-manufactured pumps and parts meet the required compatibility specifications for existing equipment, with no suitable aftermarket or non-OEM alternatives. PumpTech Northwest is identified as the sole authorized distributor for ABEL products in the Washington State municipal market, supported by a sole-source letter from ABEL. Entities wishing to protest the exemption must demonstrate authorization by the original equipment manufacturer to sell pumps, parts, and replacement components for sewer or wastewater systems.

The maximum estimated cost under this exemption is $300,000, with the procurement exemption remaining in effect for 24 months. Questions and protests should be directed to Andrew Robson at Pierce County Finance Department via the OpenGov platform, by phone at (253) 798-7456, or by email at andrew.robson@piercecountywa.gov.