Pierce County Opengov #2026-PE-196

Pierce County Sole Source Procurement of ABEL Pumps and Parts for Wastewater Treatment

Pierce County's Planning and Public Works Department is seeking to directly procure ABEL-manufactured pumps and parts for its Chambers Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant under a sole source exemption. - Government Buyer: - Pierce County, Planning and Public Works Department, Finance Department - OEM Highlight: - ABEL is the required Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all pumps and parts - Vendors: - PumpTech Northwest is the sole authorized distributor of ABEL products for the municipal market in Washington State - Products Requested: - ABEL pumps (replacement units for wastewater treatment infrastructure) - ABEL parts (OEM replacement components for existing ABEL pumps) - All products must be ABEL brand and fully compatible with the County's current pump station collection system - Notable Requirements: - Only ABEL-manufactured products are acceptable; no aftermarket or non-OEM alternatives will be considered - Vendors must demonstrate OEM authorization from ABEL to supply these products - The procurement is non-competitive due to infrastructure compatibility and sole source distribution - Estimated Value and Duration: - Up to $300,000 over a 24-month period

Description

Pierce County intends to make a directly negotiated purchase based on a sole source procurement exemption for ABEL pumps and parts for the Chambers Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Only ABEL parts are compatible with the existing infrastructure, and PumpTech Northwest is the sole authorized distributor of ABEL in Washington State. The procurement exemption is valid for 24 months with an estimated cost of $300,000. Vendors may submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to meet the County's needs, but this is not a competitive solicitation.

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