NOT A BID/ OREGON FORWARD Suitability Determination Notice Garten Services, Inc. Confidential Record

This procurement notice from the State of Oregon is a Suitability Determination Notice and Confidential Records Destruction Amendment 3 issued for Garten Services, Inc. as part of the Oregon Forward initiative. The solicitation pertains to confidential records destruction services, which encompasses the secure handling, documentation, and destruction of confidential materials in accordance with state regulations and contractual obligations. The scope of work includes establishing procedural frameworks for managing sensitive records, implementing secure destruction methodologies, and maintaining comprehensive documentation throughout the process. Key deliverables include verification procedures, certification of destruction completion, and compliance documentation demonstrating adherence to state confidentiality laws and data protection regulations. The contractor must demonstrate suitability to perform these sensitive operations while maintaining strict compliance with records management standards and state confidentiality requirements. The solicitation was posted on May 19, 2026, with a response deadline of June 18, 2026. This notice represents a modification (Amendment 3) to previously established terms, indicating changes to documentation requirements, destruction methodologies, and certification procedures.

This is a suitability determination notice rather than an open competitive bid, indicating that the authorization is being issued to Garten Services, Inc. specifically as the designated contractor for confidential records destruction services. The notice establishes official authorization for the contractor to proceed with confidential records destruction activities under the specified contractual terms and conditions outlined in the amendment. No information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or specific award values is provided in the available documentation. The procurement is tied to the Oregon Forward initiative, suggesting alignment with state strategic objectives for records management and administrative operations. The amendment format indicates this is a contract modification rather than a new procurement opportunity, suggesting an existing contractor relationship that is being adjusted to reflect updated requirements or terms.