Procurement Exemption for Sontek RiverSurveyor M9 Sensor

Pierce County is initiating a procurement exemption for the acquisition of a Sontek RiverSurveyor M9 Sensor under solicitation number 2026-PE-215. Pursuant to Chapter 2.106 of the Pierce County Code, this action is authorized through direct negotiation rather than a competitive solicitation process. This exemption is applicable because the purchase is limited to a single source of supply, involving specialized equipment and specific market conditions. Consequently, the County is not accepting formal bids or proposals through traditional competitive channels. Interested vendors are invited to submit capability statements by following the procedures outlined in the public notice. The submission deadline for these statements is September 4, 2026, at 11:00 PM. This procurement is managed by the Procurement and Contract Services agency in Tacoma, Washington, with Andrew Robson serving as the primary point of contact for contract monitoring and inquiries.