Notice of Sole Source

Clackamas County, Oregon, is issuing a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for interpreter services to Linguava Interpreters, Inc. The procurement is specifically targeted at securing comprehensive interpreter services through 2030, with a unique focus on contractors approved by CareOregon, Inc. The key deliverables include providing accurate and qualified interpretation services for county-related communication needs. Linguava Interpreters, Inc. has been identified as the sole source contractor based on their special qualifications and approval status with CareOregon. The procurement timeline requires potential protesters to submit any objections no later than January 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with all protests to be submitted via email to Thomas Candelario at tcandelario@clackamas.us. The evaluation criteria appear to center on the contractor's specific approval from CareOregon and their demonstrated ability to provide high-quality interpretation services. Interested parties seeking additional information about the sole source justification are encouraged to contact Thomas Candelario directly.

The sole source procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. The contract appears open to the identified qualified contractor without additional enterprise restrictions. Linguava Interpreters, Inc. is positioned as the incumbent and recommended vendor for this contract. The procurement includes a substantial estimated contract value of $2,500,000.00, which will cover interpreter services through 2030. While no specific technology integration requirements are detailed in the documentation, the contract suggests a need for specialized interpretation services that meet CareOregon's approval standards. The sole source justification emphasizes the contractor's unique qualifications and approval status as the primary rationale for direct award. No additional information is provided about alternative vendors or competitive bidding processes for these interpretation services.