Special Market Condition Procurement Exemption for Eviction Prevention Legal Representation and Related Services

Pierce County, Washington is soliciting capability statements for a directly negotiated contract to provide eviction prevention legal representation and related services under a special market condition procurement exemption, with responses due September 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The exemption permits non-competitive procurement due to an unforeseen extension of the HUD CDBG-CV grant period requiring rapid fund expenditure to serve COVID-19 pandemic-impacted households.

The scope includes case management, legal counsel and negotiation with landlords, direct representation in eviction prevention matters, rental assistance, outreach and education, and household eligibility determination under federal grant requirements. Vendors must be nonprofit legal services providers with authorized attorneys licensed in Washington and Pierce County; an established Pierce County presence; existing partnerships with relevant organizations; current provision of landlord-tenant and eviction prevention legal services with demonstrated capacity; an active Unique Entity Identifier; and ability to comply with all applicable federal contract, fiscal management, and service requirements.

Pierce County's market research identified Tacomaprobono and Northwest Justice Project as entities capable of meeting these requirements, though other qualified entities may submit capability statements. The estimated total cost across both anticipated contracts through the initial term (ending July 2027) is $500,000 in HUD CDBG-CV federal funding, with potential extension if the grant period is extended. The initial contract term runs through July 2027. Interested vendors must submit capability statements electronically through the OpenGov portal. Questions were due September 18, 2026.