Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Contract with Living Yoga Mindful Dying, LLC

Clackamas County is pursuing a sole source contract with Living Yoga Mindful Dying, LLC for Death Doula Services targeted at Health Center Division clients, with funding provided by CareOregon, Inc. The procurement is a direct award without competitive bidding, specifically to pilot specialized end-of-life support services. The contract will run through November 30, 2024, with a total value of $117,000.00. Key objectives include providing comprehensive support and guidance for individuals approaching end-of-life transitions. The procurement requires specialized expertise in death doula services, with CareOregon, Inc. identifying Living Yoga Mindful Dying, LLC as the most appropriate vendor for these services. Potential vendors or interested parties have until February 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time to file any protests against the sole source determination. The procurement process emphasizes the unique qualifications of the selected vendor in delivering specialized end-of-life support services.

The contract appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations or specific enterprise requirements. No incumbent vendors or alternative contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The sole source nature of the contract suggests that Living Yoga Mindful Dying, LLC has unique capabilities that make them the preferred provider for these specialized services. The contract does not include renewal options and is limited to the current funding cycle ending November 30, 2024. The total contract value of $117,000.00 represents the full budget for the Death Doula Services pilot program. CareOregon, Inc. has played a pivotal role in identifying and funding this specific service delivery approach. The procurement is specifically targeted at providing death doula services to Health Center Division clients, indicating a focused and specialized service delivery model.