SOLE SOURCE - Annual Membership Renewal

The state and local contract opportunity involves a sole source procurement for an annual membership renewal with the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police (OACP) located in Keizer, Oregon. The procurement is specifically targeting jurisdictions in Marion County, with the City of Salem as the primary contracting entity. The contract covers an annual membership renewal valued at $5,275, with a posting date of January 26, 2024, and a due date of February 1, 2024. Potential vendors or respondents must be aware that this is a sole source procurement, which means the City of Salem intends to directly purchase these services from OACP without a competitive bidding process. Any protests to this procurement must be submitted in writing to the City Manager's office within 7 days of the initial public notice and must include a detailed statement of legal and factual grounds, supporting evidence, a description of potential harm, and specific relief requested. Additionally, a $500 certified or cashier's check must accompany any protest to cover processing costs.

The procurement appears to be restricted to a sole source vendor, the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police, with no indication of set-aside designations or opportunities for other enterprises. The contract is scheduled for award on February 2, 2024, with a fixed pricing structure of $5,275 for the annual membership renewal. No specific integration requirements or existing infrastructure constraints are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement is limited to the jurisdictions of Marion County and the City of Salem, Oregon, which suggests a localized and specific contracting opportunity. The sole source nature of the procurement indicates that OACP is likely the incumbent vendor and the only qualified provider for these specific membership services.