Notification of Intent to Award Sole Source - Water Meter Reading Services-Sunrise Water Authority

Sunrise Water Authority (SWA) is seeking a sole source procurement for water meter reading services, with a contract effective from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024. The procurement is specifically located in Clackamas County, Oregon, and focuses on engaging a service provider to conduct comprehensive water meter reading activities. The sole source exemption is being sought due to the unique circumstance of having only one water meter reading service company available in the local area. The procurement documents indicate that the selected vendor, Meter Readers LLC, will be responsible for providing systematic water meter reading services throughout the service area. The intent to award notification was posted on June 1, 2022, with a response deadline of June 9, 2022, suggesting a compressed timeline for potential vendor consideration or objection to the sole source determination.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations, with Meter Readers LLC being the sole identified vendor capable of providing these services. The contract has an established annual limit not to exceed $150,000, providing clear budget parameters for the water meter reading services. The vendor's location is specified as 18167 SW Boones Ferry Rd. in Portland, Oregon, indicating a local service provider. No specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are detailed in the procurement notice. The sole source nature of this procurement suggests that the vendor has unique capabilities or is the only viable provider of water meter reading services in the immediate geographic area. The two-year contract term provides stability for both the water authority and the service provider, ensuring consistent meter reading operations throughout the specified period.