Notice of Sole Source: Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association

The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) is seeking to execute a sole-source contract with the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association (OAPA) for Oregon Planners Network Meetings Facilitation. This procurement is being conducted under ORS 279B.075 and OAR 137-047-0275, covering three consecutive biennial periods from 2025-2027, 2027-2029, and 2029-2031. The contract's primary objectives include providing comprehensive professional training and education for planners, local government planning commissioners, and elected officials throughout Oregon. The services will encompass two core components: advanced professional training in complex planning subjects and foundational planning training for local government officials. Deliverables will include structured network meetings, educational programming, and cross-participation opportunities for planning professionals. The solicitation was posted on August 21, 2025, with a response deadline of August 28, 2025. The Department of Justice completed its review of the sole-source justification on August 11, 2025, with final procurement officer approval on August 12, 2025.

The sole-source procurement is specifically restricted to the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association, which is recognized as the sole professional association for planners in Oregon. No alternative organizations were identified as capable of providing comparable comprehensive training and networking services. The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. The total estimated contract value is $96,000, covering the entire three-biennial period. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, as this appears to be a continuation of existing services with the same organization. The procurement does not indicate any specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The sole-source justification emphasizes OAPA's unique position as the only organization able to deliver cross-sector training and networking opportunities for planning professionals across different government levels in Oregon.