Procurement Exemption for Physician Medical Program Director for Pierce County Department of Emergency Management

Pierce County Department of Emergency Management is seeking a procurement exemption under Chapter 2.106 of the Pierce County Code to appoint a Physician Medical Program Director for EMS. This is a non-competitive solicitation based on a sole source justification, as the role requires specific state law compliance and Department of Health certification. The county intends to award a 12-month contract to Dr. Clark Waffle with an estimated total cost of 74,596.37 dollars. The procurement process, identified as solicitation number 2026-PE-228, was posted on September 16, 2026. While the county intends to proceed with the identified provider, other qualified vendors may submit capability statements to challenge the sole source determination until the response deadline of September 30, 2026. The primary point of contact for this action is Andrew Robson, the Contract and Monitoring Manager for the Procurement and Contract Services office in Tacoma, Washington.