EXECUTED - SOLE SOURCE DETERMINATION REQUEST - 2026-082 - CIRCLE OF SECURITY INTERNATIONAL.pdf

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SOLE-SOURCE DETERMINATION AND JUSTIFICATION

FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

To: DELC Procurement Director

Procurement Specialist: Dan Long

Date: June 18, 2026

Re: Sole Source Determination pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 279B.075 and Oregon

Administrative Rule (OAR) 137-047-0275

Part A

1. Authority to enter into a Sole-Source Contract: OAR 125-246-0170(2)(c)(H)

2. Estimated Total Value of Contract: $114,325.00

3. Subject of Contract: Circle of Security International

4. Background:

It is the Agency’s intent to gain access to the specific Circle of Security® training and certification program. The purpose of this procurement is not simply to obtain attachment-based training, but to build statewide capacity in the Circle of Security model and certification pathway that has been identified as a key professional development opportunity for Oregon's Infant Toddler Coaches and other infant/toddler-focused technical assistance professionals by September 1, 2026.

5. Findings:

While there are other organizations that provide parenting education, attachment-focused interventions, or early childhood training, those organizations are not authorized to provide:

• Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) Facilitator Training and Certification

• COS Classroom Coach Training and Certification

• Official Circle of Security curriculum, materials, videos, graphics, and translations

• Access to the Circle of Security training platform and facilitator resources

The Circle of Security model, curriculum, materials, trademarks, and certification pathways are proprietary and exclusively owned and administered by Circle of Security International. No third-party organization is authorized to deliver official Circle of Security training or issue Circle of Security certifications.

The specific Circle of Security offerings being procured were selected because they align directly with existing statewide professional development frameworks already being utilized in Oregon, including

Practice-Based Coaching and the Pyramid Model as well as Circle of Security classroom through

ORIMHA. The COS Classroom Coach pathway is specifically designed to support reflective coaching practices, relationship-based approaches, and implementation within early childhood settings. This alignment is particularly important as Oregon continues to strengthen coaching capacity and support high-quality infant and toddler care across the state.

While other organizations may offer parenting education, attachment-based interventions, or early childhood professional development, they do not provide the Circle of Security model, certification pathway, intellectual property, or the specific integration with Practice-Based Coaching and Pyramid

Model implementation that is needed for this initiative.

A. Market Research Overall Finding.

After doing an exhaustive search online for other organizations that can offer the specific Circle of

Security Training that is being sought, I broadened the search by utilizing the cumulative power of the internet by asking A/I to search, and provide any alternative programs that can provide the specific services being requested.

The results were:

PROMPT: What organizations are qualified to provide the trademarked Circle of Security

Training and Certification programs.

RESULTS:

Organizations Providing Circle of Security Training

Circle of Security International is the primary organization responsible for the trademarked Circle of

Security Parenting (COSP) training and certification programs. They are the official body that offers comprehensive training for professionals to facilitate the COSP program with parents and caregivers.

Key Features of Circle of Security International

• Training Focus: The training distills over 60 years of research from various fields, including attachment theory and child development.

• Certification: Participants who complete the training become Registered COSP Facilitators, gaining access to exclusive resources for delivering the program.

Eligibility for Training

The training is open to a variety of professionals, including:

• Mental Health Providers (e.g., psychologists, social workers)

• Family Support Workers (e.g., parenting educators, outreach workers)

• Healthcare Providers (e.g., pediatricians, nurses)

• Early Care Professionals (e.g., teachers, childcare providers)

No prior experience with the Circle of Security model is required to enroll in the training.

Conclusion

Circle of Security International is the sole organization authorized to provide the COSP training and certification, ensuring that facilitators are well-equipped to support families in understanding and nurturing their children's emotional needs.

And

B. Findings of Fact pursuant to OAR 125-247-0275(2) must include, at a minimum, one of the following:

Pursuant to ORS 279B.075 (2)(d): Other findings that support the conclusion that Supplies and

Services are available from only one source may include but are not limited to considerations of: unique design, availability, geographic location, exclusive authorized representative, cost of conversion, and warranty services.

Circle of Security International is the primary organization responsible for the trademarked Circle of

Security Parenting (COSP) training and certification programs. They are the official body that offers comprehensive training for professionals to facilitate the COSP program with parents and caregivers.

Key Features of Circle of Security International

• Training Focus: The training distills over 60 years of research from various fields, including attachment theory and child development.

• Certification: Participants who complete the training become Registered COSP Facilitators, gaining access to exclusive resources for delivering the program.

Eligibility for Training

The training is open to a variety of professionals, including:

• Mental Health Providers (e.g., psychologists, social workers)

• Family Support Workers (e.g., parenting educators, outreach workers)

• Healthcare Providers (e.g., pediatricians, nurses)

• Early Care Professionals (e.g., teachers, childcare providers)

Conclusion

Circle of Security International is the sole organization authorized to provide the COSP training and certification, ensuring that facilitators are well-equipped to support families in understanding and nurturing their children's emotional needs.

Approved By: ____________________________________________________________________

Lori Nordlien/Procurement Director Date:

6/18/2026