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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SERVICE SUITABILITY

FOR AN OREGON FORWARD CONTRACTOR

Before the Chief Procurement Officer

Department of Administrative Services, of the State of Oregon

In the Matter of Oregon Forward Contractor, ) DETERMINATION OF DEI Services, ) SUITABILITY & ORDER, Request for Suitability for providing Security Services, Unarmed and Armed with Less-than-Lethal Weapons

ORS 279.845(2) requires the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to establish and publish a list of sources or potential sources of products and services produced by qualified non-profit agencies for individuals with disabilities, which DAS determines are suitable for procurement by public agencies pursuant to ORS 279A.025(4), 279C.335(1)(a) and ORS 279.835 to 279.850.

Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 125-055-0020 outlines the process used by DAS to make such a suitability determination.

FINDINGS OF FACT

A. Request:

(1) In accordance with OAR 125-055-0020(2), DEI Services has submitted a request and supplied information to DAS to be included on the Procurement List for providing Security Services, Unarmed and Armed with Less-than-Lethal Weapons, defined as contracted activities for protection of assets and personnel. Unarmed Security Guards are primarily responsible for monitoring an area or facility, reporting any situations, crowd management and helping the public. Armed Less-than-Lethal Guards have additional responsibilities for situation de-escalation, protection of the people and facilities, and the use of non-lethal weapons as required. The following information satisfies the criteria required under OAR 125-055-0020(3).

(a) Oregon Forward Contractor Status: DEI Services is compliant as an Oregon Forward Contractor in accordance with ORS 279.835(5)(a)(b)(c) and OAR 125-055-0005 through 125-055-0040.

(b) Ownership: All equipment utilized in providing Security Services, Unarmed and Armed with Less-than-Lethal Weapons, is the sole property of or leased by DEI Services.

(c) Tied Products: In accordance with OAR 125-055-0020(2)(c), DEI Services shall not obligate a public agency to buy a product tied to the Security Services, Unarmed and

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Armed with Less-than-Lethal Weapons provided, unless the product provided is incidental to, or consumed while providing Security Services, Unarmed and Armed with Less-than-Lethal Weapons.

(d) Pricing: DAS will determine pricing per contract specifications. Pricing will meet the requirements of OAR 125-055-0030(2), Determination of Price.

(e) Purpose, Value, Capability:

i. Labor Operations: DEI Services plans to employ at least twelve (12) indiviudals with qualifying disabilities, as defined in ORS 279.835(3), who will complete the tasks.

ii. Appreciable Value: Individuals with qualifying disabilities will conduct routine defined property checks, respond to calls from the subject properties, engage in any necessary de-escalation, and utilize Less-than-Lethal Weapons only when necessary and for which the Guard is trained. Performing these tasks satisfies the requirement of adding measurable value in the rendition of the service.

iii. Salaries: DEI Services employees that perform the activities involved Security Services, Unarmed and Armed with Less-than-Lethal Weapons activities, will receive wages commensurate with experience and role. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan options. Compensation for DEI Services employees performing these activities meets all legal requirements.

(f) Subcontractor Disclosure: DEI Services has no plans to utilize subcontractors. Should the need arise, DEI Services will notify and obtain permission from the Department of Administrative Services Oregon Forward Program and the Public Agency customer.

(g) Quality Standards and Delivery Schedules: DEI Services will collaborate closely with Public Agency customers to employ mutually agreed-upon operations and procedures to fulfill the Public Agency’s requirements. Any performance deficiencies will be promptly addressed, with customer communication through the remedial process. Scheduled periodic Public Agency customer check-ins will be utilized to assure their ongoing satisfaction with the service provided.

B. Need for Product or Service

Public Agencies in Lane County, specifically in Eugene Oregon, subject to ORS 279.850(1), require Security Services, Unarmed and Armed with Less-than-Lethal Weapons.

CONCLUSIONS

Based on the Suitability Determination request and DAS’s fact-finding, Security Services, Unarmed and Armed with Less-than-Lethal Weapons has satisfied the criteria required by

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OAR 125-055-0020 and will be included in the Oregon Forward Program Procurement List for Security Services, Unarmed and Armed with Less-than-Lethal Weapons as suitable for procurement by public agencies.

ORDER

DAS has determined Security Services, Unarmed and Armed with Less-than-Lethal Weapons, as will be provided by DEI Services, meets all the criteria for service suitability in accordance with OAR 125-055-0020 and shall be listed on the Oregon Forward Program Procurement List as suitable for procurement by public agencies pursuant to ORS 279A.025(4), 279C.335(a) and ORS 279.835 to 279.850 subject to the following conditions:

a. DEI Services is approved to provide Security Services, Unarmed and Armed with Less-than-Lethal Weapons to public agencies subject to ORS 279.850(1) in Lane County, provided they can meet the specifications and timelines of the contracting agency. Prior to offering these services in any other county, DAS must approve a request from DEI Services to amend this suitability determination.

The Notice for Determination of Suitability to provide Security Services, Unarmed and Armed with Less-than-Lethal Weapons to public agencies subject to ORS 279.850(1) in Lane County, provided by DEI Services, on the Oregon Forward Program Procurement List shall constitute a final order under ORS 184.484.

7/29/2025 Date of Posting Oregon Forward Program Coordinator

Department of Administrative Services

8/29/2025

Effective Date of Listing

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C. Protest of Suitability Determination:

A person or entity may protest this suitability determination in writing by 3:00 p.m. on the 30th calendar day following the Date of Posting. The protest must be received, at DAS, submitted to the attention of the Oregon Forward Program Coordinator at 1225 Ferry St. SE, Salem, OR 97301. The written protest must demonstrate:

a. How the listing will adversely affect the person’s or entity’s ability to compete for public contracts for the product or service proposed to be listed, and,

b. How the product or service to be listed fails to satisfy the criteria stated in OAR 125-

055-0020(2).

If a timely, written protest is received, DAS will consider the protest and issue a written response to the protest in accordance with OAR 125-055-0020(6). In considering a timely protest, DAS may request further information and comment from the complaining party and the Oregon Forward Contractor that submitted the request for Suitability Determination.

DAS will not consider a protest unless it is in writing and received by 3:00 p.m. on the 30th day following the Date of Posting.