Findings -Sole-Source - Executed.pdf

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FINDINGS TO SUPPORT

EXEMPTION FROM BIDDING-SOLE SOURCE

DATE: 4/6/2026

REQUESTOR Jeffrey Teel DEPT: Engineering

ESTIMATED COST: $ 77,815.00

TYPE OF PURCHASE: Adding and modifying existing office furniture.

Sole Source Procurements are unusual and should be considered an exception, as they are the most likely procurement method to receive a protest. A protest may be issued in accordance with OAR 137047-0710.

In accordance with ORS 279B.075, NWCPUD may award a contract for goods or services without competition when the General Manager and/or his designees, after reviewing findings of fact, determines that the goods or services or class of goods or services, are allowable as sole-source and exempt from bidding. Determination must be based on written findings that may include:

(a) ☒That the efficient utilization of existing goods requires the acquisition of compatible goods or services;

(b) ☐That the goods or services required for the exchange of software or data with other public or private agencies are available from only one source;

(c) ☐That the goods or services are for use in a pilot or an experimental project;

or

(d) ☐Other findings that support the conclusion that the goods or services are available from only one source, or

(f) ☐Contracts for any item which is available only through one company, firm, or individual.

(g) ☐Otherwise excluded under 6.5.1 of Rules and Policy document.

Docusign Envelope ID: 51C46D33-2CC3-8FBB-8296-0BDAABD815F0

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Description of Findings:

One Source Office Interiors is the exclusive Teknion dealer in our area. By sole sourcing the procurement of like and kind materials from an exclusive dealer, we can reuse existing parts and materials that the district owns to achieve our office reconfiguration and additions to get to maximum capacity. This will eliminate the need to purchase another brand of furniture that is not compatible with our existing inventory. One Source Office Interiors is the only distributor the District can use to match the existing office furniture.

Screenshot from One Source Office Interiors website showing exclusive Teknion dealer.

Screenshot from Teknion website showing One Source Office Interiors as Oregon Dealer

Docusign Envelope ID: 51C46D33-2CC3-8FBB-8296-0BDAABD815F0

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Findings Notated by: _________________________Date: ___________

Approved By: ______________________________________________ Date: _____________

Threshold FINDINGS

NOTATION

PURCHASE

APPROVAL

Process

Under $25,000

N/A N/A Small Procurement process. Does not require review or approval.

$25,001 up to

$250,000

GM, AGM,

CFO, Director of Corp.

Services, COO

Any additional signature from

GM, AGM,

CFO, Director of Corp.

Services, COO.

1. Document findings of sole source determination.

2. Submit document findings for approval by Purchasing.

3. Post public notice 7 days.

4. Over 50k, submit contract to the Chief

Legal Officer for approval.

>250k GM, AGM, CFO

Requires CRB Approval and Public Notice

(7) Days prior to executing contract.

1. Document findings of sole source determination.

2. Submit documented findings for approval from Purchasing.

3. Post public notice 7 days.

4. Obtain CRB Approval

5. Submit contract to the Chief Legal

Officer for approval.

Protest must be submitted within seven (7) calendar days after issuance of the Public Notice. The District will not execute the Contract until the protest period has expired or any protest has been resolved.

Docusign Envelope ID: 51C46D33-2CC3-8FBB-8296-0BDAABD815F0

4/13/2026

4/13/2026 https://www.oregon.gov/das/OPM/Pages/small.aspx

FINDINGS TO SUPPORT