Sole Source Notice - Freinds of Trees.pdf

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Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Contract with Friends of Trees
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S-C01010-00015753
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Clackamas County, Oregon

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This is a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Contract issued by Clackamas County, Oregon on January 13, 2026. The contract is for community tree planting and engagement services to be provided by Friends of Trees. The county has determined that sole source contracting is appropriate due to Friends of Trees' specialized qualifications and proven experience in delivering high-quality, locally-centered community engagement and environmental justice-informed tree planting programs. The selected vendor demonstrates the necessary capacity to engage diverse residents, coordinate site-specific tree planting logistics, and maintain young trees in future years, positioning them as a comprehensive turnkey partner for this multi-phase implementation. The procurement process includes a protest period that closes on January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Interested parties may submit protests in accordance with LCRB C-047-0710 to the Procurement Contract Analyst, Michael Faris, at MFaris@Clackamas.us.

The estimated contract value is $40,260.00. The county has cited the vendor's regional partnerships spanning both urban and unincorporated areas as a key factor in this sole source determination. Additional information regarding the sole source justification may be obtained by contacting Michael Faris, the designated Procurement Contract Analyst overseeing this procurement.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT

January 13, 2026

In accordance with LCRB C-047-0275, Clackamas County intends to contract for the provision of community tree planting and engagement from Friends of Trees due to special needs or qualifications.

Services from Friends of Trees are necessary due to their proven experience in delivering high-quality, locally-centered community engagement, environmental justice-informed tree planting programs, and regional partnerships that span urban and unincorporated areas. Their capacity to engage diverse residents, coordinate site-specific tree planting logistics, and maintain young trees in future years makes them a comprehensive and turnkey partner for this multi-phase implementation. The estimated contract is anticipated to be $40,260.00

An entity may protest this determination in accordance with LCRB C-047-0710 no later than January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm, Pacific Time. A request may be submitted to obtain additional information for the sole source by contacting Michael Faris. Protests must be submitted to the Procurement Contract Analyst via email at MFaris@Clackamas.us.

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