Procurement Exemption for Fairbanks Replacement Pumps and Parts

Pierce County is seeking to purchase replacement pumps and parts from Granich Engineered Products, the sole authorized distributor for Fairbanks Nijhuis products in the municipal market in Washington and Oregon. The estimated maximum value of the procurement is $500,000, and the exemption will be in place for 12 months. The County requires replacement pumps and parts that match the specifications of the existing Fairbanks Nijhuis pumps and components. • The procurement is exempt from competitive bidding due to the sole source exemption. • The County has determined that only pumps and parts manufactured by Fairbanks Nijhuis are compatible with the existing system. • Vendors who wish to protest the sole source exemption must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements, including authorization by the OEM to sell pumps and parts.