Notice of Sole Source - Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum

Clackamas County, Oregon, is issuing a sole source contract notice for visitor information services with the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum. The procurement is being conducted under LCRB C-047-0275, which allows for direct contracting when a vendor possesses unique qualifications. The contract will cover visitor information services, with the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum deemed the most suitable provider due to their special location, site amenities, and staffing capabilities. The anticipated contract term spans from March 8, 2022, through December 31, 2023, with a clear objective of providing comprehensive visitor information services for the region. Interested parties have until March 15, 2022, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time to submit any protests or inquiries regarding the sole source determination. The procurement process does not require competitive bidding, as the selected vendor is considered to have exceptional and irreplaceable capabilities for delivering the required services. Potential respondents can contact Ryan Rice, the Procurement Contract Analyst, for additional information or to request clarification about the contract.

The sole source notice does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or alternative contractors are referenced in the documentation beyond the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum. The total contract value is precisely $63,056.00, covering the entire contract period through December 31, 2023. The contract appears to be specifically tailored to the unique service capabilities of the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum, suggesting limited opportunities for alternative vendors. No specific infrastructure integration requirements or technology constraints are outlined in the available documentation. The procurement is focused solely on visitor information services, with the selected vendor chosen based on their specialized qualifications and site-specific advantages. The contract represents a targeted approach to securing visitor information services for Clackamas County, with a clear emphasis on the unique capabilities of the selected provider.