AO1616-24 - Notice of Approval of a Sole Source Procurement

Marion County is conducting a sole source procurement (AO1616-24) for aerial imagery services, specifically awarding a contract to Pictometry International Corp., doing business as EagleView, for GIS imagery data services. The procurement is being processed through the Marion County Procurement Collaboration Portal and is being conducted in accordance with Oregon Revised Statute 279B.075 and Marion County Procurement Code Rule 20-0275. The sole source determination allows for direct procurement without competitive bidding, indicating a unique capability or exclusive service provided by EagleView. Interested parties are invited to submit comments, questions, or protests regarding this sole source determination through the procurement portal by February 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST. Participants must create an account on the Marion County Procurement Collaboration Portal to access documents and submit responses. The notice explicitly states that this is not a competitive solicitation and no evaluation or scoring of submitted materials will occur.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or precise contract value ranges are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears to be focused specifically on obtaining GIS imagery data services from a single vendor, Pictometry International Corp./EagleView, suggesting this company has unique capabilities or technology that make them the preferred or only viable provider for Marion County's aerial imagery needs. The sole source determination implies that EagleView possesses specialized technology, proprietary data collection methods, or unique service capabilities that cannot be readily replicated by other vendors. While no specific budget or award value is disclosed, the procurement seems targeted at acquiring high-quality geospatial imagery for county planning, mapping, or administrative purposes. The document provides clear instructions for potential respondents but offers minimal additional context about the specific technical requirements or expected outcomes of the aerial imagery services.