Public Notice Participate Omnia

The Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) has issued a public notice to participate in two existing OMNIA Partners contracts with Carahsoft, specifically targeting a transit-specific Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) software solution. The procurement is designed to address an emergency need for advanced transit technology, with SAMTD determining that conducting an independent Request for Proposal (RFP) would cost approximately $250,000 and exceed their internal resource capabilities. The contracts in question are Contract #23-6692-01 for Technology Products, Solutions and Related Services (valid from May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2028) and Contract #R240303 for Software Solution Services (valid from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027), with potential renewal options extending through December 31, 2029. SAMTD will post this public notice on the Oregon e-procurement system OregonBuys for a 14-day period, requiring all potential vendors to register on the platform. Protests must be submitted via mail or hand delivery to the SAMTD Procurement office, with specific documentation requirements including the protester's contact information and a detailed statement of protest.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations based on the provided documentation. Carahsoft is the primary vendor for these contracts, with the APC software solution being the core technological deliverable. The procurement methodology utilizes an existing cooperative purchasing contract, which allows SAMTD to leverage pre-negotiated terms and pricing without conducting a full competitive solicitation. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the agency's assessment that an independent RFP would cost over $250,000 suggests a significant potential contract value for the APC software implementation. The contract terms indicate flexibility for potential renewals, with options to extend through December 31, 2029, which provides long-term technological stability for the transit district. The primary objective appears to be acquiring a cost-effective and efficiently implemented passenger counting technology solution that can be rapidly deployed to meet the district's operational needs.