# Pierce County Opengov #2026-PE-226

Pierce County sole source procurement exemption for PipePatch trenchless pipe repair system

**Posted:** September 14, 2026
**Respond By:** September 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-PE-226
**NAICS:** 423490

Pierce County's Procurement and Contract Services office is seeking to procure the PipePatch trenchless pipe repair system for the Chambers Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- Government Buyer:
  - Pierce County Procurement and Contract Services
  - Chambers Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Source One Environmental (PipePatch manufacturer)
  - Gordon and Associates (authorized distributor in Washington State)
- Products Requested:
  - PipePatch trenchless pipe repair system
    - Used for trenchless pipe repairs in wastewater treatment facilities
    - No specific part numbers or quantities provided
- Unique Requirements:
  - Sole source exemption: Only authorized PipePatch distributors in Washington State are eligible
  - Minimum requirement: Vendor must be authorized by the manufacturer to sell PipePatch in Pierce County
  - Widely used in wastewater treatment facilities statewide
- Estimated Contract Value:
  - $500,000 over a 24-month period
- Vendors may submit capability statements if they can meet the requirements

### Description

Pierce County intends to make a directly negotiated purchase based on a sole source procurement exemption for the PipePatch trenchless pipe repair system. The County requires PipePatch to repair pipes at the Chambers Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and has identified Gordon and Associates as the sole authorized distributor in Washington State. The exemption will be valid for 24 months with an estimated cost of $500,000. Vendors capable of meeting the requirements must submit a capability statement by the submission deadline.

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