Notification of Intent to Award Sole Source - Pilot Renewal Non-Invasive Leak Detection

The State of Oregon, specifically SWA (Statewide Authority), is pursuing a sole source procurement for non-invasive leak detection and condition assessment services through a pilot project renewal. The contract, effective from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027, will exclusively utilize proprietary equipment and services from Echologics, LLC. The procurement is designed to continue asset management work initiated under an original pilot project, with a focused objective of implementing advanced leak detection technologies. The primary deliverables will include comprehensive non-invasive leak detection assessments and condition evaluation of infrastructure assets. The solicitation was posted on June 22, 2022, with a response deadline of July 1, 2022, indicating a relatively short procurement timeline. The procurement seeks to leverage specialized technological solutions for infrastructure maintenance and assessment.

This procurement is structured as a sole source exemption, which significantly limits competitive bidding and restricts potential vendors to Echologics, LLC. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The total contract value is capped at $100,000 for the five-year agreement period, representing a moderate-scale infrastructure assessment initiative. The sole source nature suggests that Echologics, LLC possesses unique technological capabilities or proprietary methodologies that are not readily available from alternative vendors. The contract appears to be directly awarded without a traditional competitive procurement process, which is permissible under specific procurement regulations for specialized or unique service requirements. The procurement focuses on continuing an existing pilot project, indicating prior successful engagement with the vendor and proven performance in leak detection and infrastructure condition assessment services.