# Pierce County Opengov #2026-PE-228

Pierce County seeks Physician Medical Program Director for Emergency Medical Services under sole source exemption

**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** September 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-PE-228
**NAICS:** 621111, 621112

Pierce County Department of Emergency Management is seeking to contract a Physician Medical Program Director (MPD) for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) under a sole source exemption.
- Government Buyer:
  - Pierce County Department of Emergency Management
  - Procurement and Contract Services, Finance Department
- Services Requested:
  - Physician Medical Program Director (MPD) services for EMS
  - Quantity: 1 professional service engagement
  - Minimum requirement: Certification and appointment by the Washington State Department of Health as MPD for Pierce County
- Vendor Identified:
  - Dr. Clark Wae (currently the only provider meeting the requirement)
- Unique Requirements:
  - Provider must have a letter from the Washington State Department of Health certifying appointment as MPD
  - Sole source exemption due to special facility and statutory requirements
- Estimated Contract Value:
  - $74,596.37 for a 12-month term
- Opportunity for other qualified entities to submit capability statements via OpenGov platform

### Description

Pierce County intends to make a directly negotiated purchase based on a sole source, special facility, and/or special market condition procurement exemption for the Physician Medical Program Director position. The contract term is 12 months with an estimated cost of $74,596.37. The minimum requirement includes certification and appointment by the Washington State Department of Health as the Medical Program Director. Interested entities must submit a capability statement via the OpenGov platform before the deadline. This is not a competitive solicitation and is based on a special facility exemption with Dr. Clark Wae as the intended vendor.

[View original listing](https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/piercecountywa/projects/303615)