SWA_Determination_of_Exemption_from_Competitive_Process_signed.pdf

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SWA Notification of Intent to Award Sole Source - Water Leak Detection System
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This document is a Sole Source Determination for the Sunrise Water Authority (SWA) in Oregon. SWA is seeking to continue a pilot project for the use of proprietary technology designed to provide remote, continuously monitored leak detection services targeted at non-invasive condition assessment for a specific class of ductile iron pipe inventory. The original services contract was for a 5-year period, and SWA has renewed the services contract for an additional 5 years, from 2022 through 2027. The equipment and services are provided by Echologics, LLC, a patented technology provider. SWA is seeking a Sole Source Exemption to continue this experimental project.

The estimated total value of the contract is not to exceed $32,000. SWA has determined that this procurement is an efficient use of existing goods and services, the equipment is available from only one provider, the services are available from only one source, and it is part of an ongoing experimental investigation.

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Sunrise Water Authority

SOLE-SOURCE DETERMINATION FOR SUPPLIES & SERVICES

To: SWA Procurement File From: Wade Hathhorn, General Manager Date: September 12, 2023

Re: Sole Source Determination pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 279B.075 for purchase of non-invasive leak detection & condition assessment equipment & services.

This sole source is a pilot project continuation ref (ORS) 279B.075.2.a to 2.c.

Authority to enter into a Sole-Source Contract: Sunrise Water Authority (SWA) pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 279A.060 / SWA-CRW LCRBR 110-012 d.

Sole Source Procurements.

Estimated Total Value of Contract: Not to exceed $32,000

Project Name: Leak Detection Monitoring System (non-invasive)

Background: Back in 2016, SWA began an experimental investigation (pilot study) for the use of proprietary technology designed to provide remote, continuously monitored leak detection services targeted at non-invasive condition assessment for a specific class of ductile iron pipe inventory. The original services contract was for a 5 year period.

SWA subsequently renewed the services contract for an additional 5 years, from 2022 through 2027. The equipment and services provided are proprietary products patented by Echologics, LLC., 1200 Abernathy Rd, Suite 11200, Atlanta, GA 30328. SWA is seeking a Sole Source Exemption for this procurement to continue the desired asset management work under the original experimental project.

Findings: Pursuant to ORS 279B.075 and LCRB Rules 120-013 and 110-012(f)(9) This procurement is part of the continuation of the use of proprietary equipment and services from a specific vendor. The related contract technology equipment and training services is determined to be: (1) an efficient use of existing goods and services; (2) the equipment provided is available from one provider either directly or through their approved channel partners; (3) The services provided are available from only one source; and (4) is part of an on-going experimental investigation.

APPROVER

________________________ Date: ____________________ Wade Hathhorn General Manager

DocuSign Envelope ID: 128A066F-48F8-4B37-982A-871045BF009A

9/12/2023

2023-09-13T07:57:41-0700
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