Proctor Sales Sole Source

The City of Salem, Oregon, located in Marion County, is pursuing a sole source procurement for AERCO Boiler Repair Parts for the Salem Police Station. The contract opportunity, identified by State Local Contract Opportunity ID 662b89b16b307eb8b6022934, is specifically targeting Proctor Sales Inc. of Wilsonville, Oregon as the exclusive vendor. The anticipated total procurement value is $7,911.35, with a planned award date of May 2, 2024. The procurement is being conducted under the city's Public Contracting Rules, which allow for sole source acquisitions under specific circumstances. The procurement timeline is relatively compressed, with the initial public notice issued on April 25, 2024, and a protest deadline of May 1, 2024, during which potential objectors must submit a written protest accompanied by a $500 certified or cashier's check.

The procurement appears to be exclusively available to Proctor Sales Inc., with no apparent set-aside designations or opportunities for other vendors to compete. The sole source determination suggests that Proctor Sales Inc. is the only qualified vendor capable of providing the specific AERCO Boiler Repair Parts required for the Salem Police Station. No additional information is provided regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation, incumbent vendor details, or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The contract value of $7,911.35 represents the total anticipated expenditure for the boiler repair parts. Interested parties seeking to challenge the sole source determination must follow the specific protest procedures outlined in the public notice, which include a strict 7-day window for submitting formal objections with the required monetary deposit.