Notice of Intermediate Procurement for Direct Award on Archaeological Services

Marion County, through the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Enterprise Asset Management (DAS EAM), is conducting an intermediate procurement for direct award of archaeological services related to the Salem Motor Pool Parking Lot Upgrades project (Project #2000.087). The procurement is specifically targeting archaeological investigations and services, with Archaeological Investigations Northwest, Inc. being directly appointed based on their demonstrated qualifications, project experience, availability, and familiarity with the project locale. The direct award notice was posted on December 28, 2022, with a response deadline of January 4, 2023, representing a 7-day open procurement window. The scope of work appears to involve comprehensive archaeological investigations for the parking lot upgrade project, requiring specialized expertise in archaeological documentation, site assessment, and compliance with relevant cultural resource management protocols. Key evaluation criteria seem to center on the contractor's proven capabilities, resource availability, cost control measures, and ability to meet project schedules.

There are no explicit details in the provided documentation regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise opportunities, or specific restrictions on respondent organizations. The procurement appears to be a targeted direct award to a single, pre-selected vendor (Archaeological Investigations Northwest, Inc.) based on their specific qualifications for the project. No incumbent vendor information, specific budget ranges, or precise award values were disclosed in the available documents. The procurement is limited to archaeological services for the Salem Motor Pool Parking Lot Upgrades project, suggesting a narrowly defined scope of work. While the memorandum does not provide comprehensive financial details, it demonstrates a focused approach to selecting a contractor with specialized archaeological investigation capabilities tailored to the specific project requirements.