Procurement Information~24.docx

This procurement information document pertains to a sole source contract opportunity for the City of Salem, Oregon, in conjunction with Marion County. The procurement involves Cured-In-Place Liner Repair Kits, specialized equipment designed for infrastructure rehabilitation, likely related to municipal pipeline and underground utility system repairs. The contract is structured as a five-year agreement with an anticipated award date of June 1, 2023. Interested parties must submit any formal protests in writing to the City Manager's office within seven days of the first public notice, accompanied by a $500 certified or cashier's check. The procurement is being conducted with LMK Technologies, Inc., located in Ottawa, Illinois, identified as the sole source provider capable of meeting the specified technical requirements.

The contract establishes an annual value of $220,000, representing a substantial five-year investment totaling $1.1 million in specialized repair kits. The sole source designation indicates limited competition based on LMK Technologies' unique capability to provide equipment compatible with existing municipal infrastructure systems. No explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation. The contract is structured as a fixed-term arrangement without renewal options, suggesting potential for future re-procurement upon expiration. Vendors and interested parties should review the sole source public notice carefully and prepare to meet stringent submission requirements and timelines as outlined in the procurement process.