# Pierce County Fire Protection District 6 Opengov #2026-PE-226

Sole Source Procurement Exemption for PipePatch Trenchless Pipe Repair System

**Posted:** September 14, 2026
**Respond By:** September 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-PE-226
**NAICS:** 238990

Pierce County Procurement and Contract Services is seeking to procure the PipePatch trenchless pipe repair system through a sole source exemption.
- Government Buyer:
  - Pierce County Procurement and Contract Services
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Source One Environmental (OEM/distributor for PipePatch)
  - Gordon and Associates (identified as the only capable entity)
- Products Requested:
  - PipePatch trenchless pipe repair system
    - No specific part numbers or quantities provided
    - Used for municipal infrastructure maintenance and repair
- Notable Requirements:
  - Sole source procurement exemption; not a competitive solicitation
  - Only vendors authorized by the manufacturer to sell PipePatch in Pierce County are eligible
  - Estimated contract value is $500,000 over 24 months
  - Capability statements invited from other vendors who can meet requirements
- The procurement is posted for public notice to allow potential vendors to demonstrate eligibility.

### Description

Pierce County intends to make a directly negotiated purchase based on a sole source procurement exemption for the PipePatch trenchless pipe repair system. This procurement is not competitive, and the County is not accepting proposals or bids but invites capability statements from entities that believe they can meet the requirements. The exemption is valid for 24 months with an estimated cost of $500,000. The County has identified Source One Environmental as the sole authorized distributor of PipePatch in Washington State and Gordon and Associates as the only capable entity for this need.

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