Notice of Sole Source- Latino Network

Clackamas County, Oregon, is pursuing a sole source procurement for a Parent Engagement, Support, and Advocacy Services pilot program through Latino Network. The contract is being awarded under LCRB C-047-0275, which allows for direct contracting when a vendor possesses unique qualifications. The program will serve Clackamas County and Oregon City, focusing on parent engagement and support services. The procurement process includes a specific timeline, with protests to the sole source determination accepted until December 8, 2022, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Latino Network was selected based on their specialized capabilities and demonstrated expertise in delivering targeted parent support services. The procurement is a one-year pilot program designed to provide comprehensive engagement and advocacy services for the local community. The county has determined that Latino Network possesses special qualifications that make them the most suitable provider for these specific services.

The sole source contract appears to be specifically targeted to Latino Network without additional set-aside designations or competitive bidding processes. The estimated contract value is $123,256 for the one-year pilot program. No explicit restrictions were noted regarding organizational type or disadvantaged enterprise participation. The procurement documents do not specify integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology, nor do they provide details about potential incumbent vendors. The sole focus is on Latino Network's unique capacity to deliver parent engagement and support services in Clackamas County and Oregon City. The county's selection of Latino Network suggests the organization has demonstrated specialized expertise, community connections, or programmatic approaches that distinguish them from other potential service providers in the region.