Procurement Exemption for PYRO EVO Counter

Pierce County, Washington intends to make a directly negotiated sole-source purchase of three PYRO Evo-Counters and a Professional Package with one year of service from Eco-Counter under a special facility procurement exemption, with capability statements due November 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The county has determined Eco-Counter is the only entity capable of meeting the need. The sole minimum requirement for other respondents is manufacturer authorization to sell PYRO Evo-Counters in Pierce County.

The county's Finance Department issued the notice for Pierce County Parks and Recreation, which operates the existing PYRO Evo-Counter systems. The purchase must match those deployed units for continuity of operations. Pierce County's market research found that replacing all existing counters would be cost prohibitive, which is the basis for the exemption. The exemption is valid for 24 months, with an estimated total cost of $15,000 for all equipment and services over that period.

Questions are due November 9, 2026. Vendors submit capability statements electronically through the county procurement portal. The county will notify each submitter of its evaluation decision and reserves the right to request additional information on vendor qualifications and capabilities. Inquiries go to Andrew Robson, Pierce County Finance Department, at (253) 798-7456 or Andrew.robson@piercecountywa.gov.