Procurement Exemption for Huber Step Screens

Pierce County, Washington is issuing a sole source procurement exemption for Huber Step Screens and related components for the Chambers Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, with capability statements due August 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The County has determined that Huber Technology is the only entity capable of meeting this need due to compatibility requirements with existing infrastructure; however, the public notice invites competing capability statements, and if any vendor demonstrates ability to meet the County's requirements, the exemption will be canceled and a competitive procurement will be initiated.

The sole minimum requirement for vendors is authorization by the manufacturer to sell Huber Step Screens and related components in Pierce County. Huber Technology holds documentation as the sole authorized distributor of Huber parts in Washington State. The County's market research included consultation with similarly sized municipalities utilizing Huber step screens for wastewater treatment operations.

The estimated cost is $250,000 over a 24-month exemption period. Interested entities must submit capability statements electronically through the OpenGov procurement portal. Questions are due August 20, 2026. The exemption remains valid for 24 months from issuance. Any vendor submitting a capability statement will receive a letter explaining the County's decision.