Notice of Sole-Source: Impact Networking, LLC (Mendix Partner): Low-code Platform

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is pursuing a sole-source procurement for a Mendix low-code application platform licensing and support services through Impact Networking, LLC, specifically for Marion County. The primary objective is to continue supporting and maintaining existing applications, with a particular focus on modernizing and automating the Human Resources Employee Action documentation process. The procurement involves renewing software licensing and technical support for a platform that has been previously integrated into OYA's operational systems. The contract term is up to three years, with the initial contract value set at $48,312.00 and a potential maximum extension value of $250,000.00. Interested parties have an opportunity to protest the sole-source determination by submitting written documentation via email by June 6, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. PST, with specific requirements to reference the Sole Source Notice number and provide detailed justification for any objections.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations, with no specific limitations on vendor types mentioned in the documentation. The current incumbent vendor is Impact Networking, LLC, functioning as a Mendix partner, with an existing contract running through June 24, 2024. The technology infrastructure involves a low-code application platform that has been customized for OYA's specific needs, with significant integration challenges that would make switching platforms complex and potentially disruptive. The existing system requires maintaining compatibility with current applications, necessitating continued work with the same vendor. The total potential contract value ranges from the initial $48,312.00 for three years to a maximum of $250,000.00 if extended, representing a strategic investment in maintaining the organization's digital infrastructure and process automation capabilities.