tree Sole_Source_Determination.pdf
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- ODFW Foley Creek Restoration
- Solicitation number
- S-63500-00008422
- Issued by
- Jackson County, Mcminnville City, Oregon
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This document is a Sole Source Determination and Justification for the purchase of locally-grown native tree and shrub stock by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for a habitat restoration project in the Trout Creek basin. The requested items include 2,700 riparian species and 1,000 upland species, all grown for over a year in 4" treepots by the sole source provider, Clearwater Nursery, which specializes in locally-sourced endemic species for large-scale restoration projects in Central Oregon. The sole source determination is justified based on Clearwater Nursery's unique ability to supply the required species, their consistent delivery of high-quality planting stock with excellent transplant survivability, and their geographic location within the region. The estimated cost for the purchase is $25,900. This sole source solicitation will result in a Purchase Order for the ODFW Foley Creek Restoration project, which is located in Jefferson County and the city of Madras.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Clearwater Nursery.pdf | ||
| BPA Federal Terms and Conditions-BPA Master Agreement 74313~2.doc | DOC document | |
| Foley Creek SOW.docx | DOCX document | |
| Shortlist Selection Notice for posting.pdf |
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SOLE-SOURCE DETERMINATION & JUSTIFICATION
FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
To: Contract Services
From: Tom Nelson Date: 7/26/2023
Sole Source Determination pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 279B.075 and Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 125-247-0275 for:
Description of Goods or Services: Contract growing of locally collected native trees and shrubs stock. Trees and Shrubs are grown locally for 1+ year into 4” treepots. Species list and number are in table below.
Riparian Species Size Description Item 4"X14" Cornus Sericea Red-Osier Dogwood 500 Populus balsamifera ss. trichocarpa Black Cottonwood 500 Populus tremuloides Quaking Aspen 200 Salix exigua Coyote Willow 750 Salix lasiandra Pacific Willow 750
Total 2,700
Upland Species Description Item 4"X14" Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry 120 Symphoricarpos albus Snow Berry 120 Holodiscus discolor Ocean Spray 120 Philadelphus lewisii Mock Orange 120 Prunus virginiana Chokecherry 120 Ribes aureum Golden Currant 220 Rosa woodsii Wood’s Rose 60 Sambucus ceuralea Blue Elderberry 120
Totals 1,000
Reason for Need:
Clearwater Nursery is the only Local Nursery that has collected endemic tree and shrub species from the Trout Creek basin. This nursery focuses on supplying large scale habitat restoration projects in Central Oregon. Over the past 15 years Jefferson County SWCD has used Clearwater Nursery on joint habitat restoration projects with ODFW. Clearwater Nursery has consistently delivered high quality planting stock that has shown excellent transplant survivability in the field.
Single of Multiple Purchases:
This is a single purchase of plants listed above.
Estimated Cost:
$25,900
Research Leading to Determination:
Internet research and local information indicate this in the only Nursery (also note that this an Oregon based small business) that locally sources and grows out species that are endemic to the Trout Creek basin. This locally grown stock in this size container has been observed by ODFW project staff over the past 15+years to have excellent survivability even in low precipitation years.
Analysis of Research / Findings of Fact:
Pursuant to OAR 125-247-0275(2)(a): Compatibility.
Pursuant to ORS 279B.075 (2)(b): Exchange of Software or Data.
Pursuant to ORS 279B.075 (2)(c): Pilot or Experimental Project.
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.
Please see statement in “research” section above.
APPROVED BY:
Ken Loffink, ODFW Administrative Services Division Administrator Date
9/14/23
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