Procurement Exemption for PipePatch

Pierce County is issuing a sole-source procurement exemption for a PipePatch trenchless pipe repair system with a capability-statement submission deadline of September 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Any entity believing it meets the County's requirements must submit a capability statement electronically through the Pierce County procurement portal; if any qualifying respondent demonstrates capability, the exemption will be cancelled and Pierce County will proceed with a competitive process.

The minimum requirement is authorization by the manufacturer, Source One Environmental LLC, to sell PipePatch materials in Pierce County or the ability to provide necessary parts and replacement components of matching specifications. Pierce County's market research determined that PipePatch is the only suitable material for pipe repairs at its Chambers Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and that Gordon and Associates holds exclusive distribution rights in Washington State, based on a sole-source letter from Source One Environmental.

The estimated total cost over the 24-month exemption period is $500,000. Place of performance is Pierce County. Questions are due September 21, 2026. Contact Andrew Robson, Pierce County Finance Department, at Andrew.robson@piercecountywa.gov or (253) 798-7456 for submissions and inquiries through the OpenGov platform.