Palmer johnson sole source

The City is pursuing a sole source procurement for DEUTZ engine repairs from Palmer Johnson Power Systems, located in Vancouver, Washington. This procurement is being conducted under the city's Public Contracting Rules, specifically Section IV Alternative Source Selection Methods. The total contract value is $9,261.42, with a first public notice date of July 24, 2025, and an anticipated award date of July 31, 2025. The procurement involves specialized engine repair services, with a focus on DEUTZ engine systems. Potential vendors should be aware of strict protest procedures, which require any challenges to be submitted in writing to the City Manager's office within seven days of the first public notice. Protesters must include a detailed statement of legal and factual grounds, supporting evidence, a description of potential harm, and specific relief requested. A $500 certified or cashier's check must accompany any protest submission to cover processing costs.

The sole source procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor type, with no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is specifically targeted at Palmer Johnson Power Systems, indicating this is a direct, non-competitive acquisition for specialized engine repair services. No incumbent vendors other than Palmer Johnson are referenced in the documentation. The procurement does not outline specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The contract value of $9,261.42 represents the total budget for the engine repair services. Any protests submitted after the established seven-day timeline will be considered untimely and will not be reviewed, emphasizing the narrow window for potential challenges to the sole source determination.