Special Market Condition Procurement Exemption for Eviction Prevention Legal Representation and Related Services

Pierce County, Washington, is using a Special Market Condition Procurement Exemption to directly negotiate eviction‑prevention legal representation and related services for households impacted by COVID‑19. The County has identified two qualified nonprofit legal service providers (Tacoma Pro Bono and Northwest Justice Project) and will award sub‑awards funded by a HUD CDBG‑CV grant. Interested entities may submit a capability statement by September 25, 2026; if a qualified vendor demonstrates capability, the County may move to a competitive process, otherwise the exemption proceeds. The contract term runs until July 2027 with an estimated total cost of $500,000. • Scope includes eligibility determination, case management, legal counsel/representation, rental assistance, outreach/education. • Minimum requirements: nonprofit legal provider authorized in Washington, established Pierce County presence, existing landlord‑tenant/eviction expertise, UEI registration, ability to spend grant funds by July 2027. • No competitive bid; submission is a capability statement via OpenGov. • Funding is federal HUD CDBG‑CV; services must be provided at no cost to clients.