A&E Notice for vendor selection Archaeology Professional Services for Motor Pool Solar Project

Marion County and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Enterprise Asset Management (DAS EAM) are seeking Archaeological Professional Services for a Motor Pool Solar Project through a direct appointment procurement process. The contract will engage Archaeological Investigation Northwest, Inc. (AINW) to conduct an archaeological survey, leveraging their specific expertise, prior familiarity with the project area, and established relationships with local historic preservation officials. The procurement follows direct appointment procedures under Oregon Administrative Rule 137-048-0200, with a specific focus on securing a qualified archaeological consultant to support the project's archaeological investigation needs. The solicitation was posted on March 14, 2024, with a protest deadline of 2:00 PM on March 21, 2024, and protests must be submitted to Tamisha.Zakrzewski@das.oregon.gov. Key evaluation criteria appear to center on the vendor's demonstrated archaeological surveying capabilities, prior relevant experience, and established professional connections within the local historic preservation community.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement is structured as a direct appointment based on AINW's unique qualifications. No specific contract value, budget range, or funding source details are provided in the available documents. The selection is predicated on AINW's specialized archaeological surveying skills, their prior work in the area, and their professional relationships with project stakeholders such as the City of Salem Historic Preservation Officer and City Archaeologist. The procurement appears to be a targeted, expertise-driven selection rather than a competitive bidding process. No information is presented about incumbent vendors, existing technological infrastructure, or integration requirements beyond the archaeological survey services being sought.