Sole Source - CB Pacific

The City of Salem, Oregon, located in Marion County, has issued a Sole Source Public Notice for the procurement of a Back Pressure Regulator Replacement Valve from CB Pacific (Cashco), a vendor based in Ellsworth, Kansas. This procurement is a direct, non-competitive acquisition specifically targeting a single vendor for a specialized piece of equipment. The total value of the procurement is $9,462.61, with an anticipated award date of March 28, 2023. The procurement process allows for potential protests from affected parties, with a seven-day window for submission beginning from the first public notice date of March 21, 2023. Interested parties or potential protesters must submit their concerns within this specified timeframe, which concludes on March 27, 2023.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were mentioned in the provided documentation. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests that CB Pacific is the only qualified vendor capable of providing the required Back Pressure Regulator Replacement Valve, which implies unique technical specifications or proprietary technology that limits competitive bidding. The procurement appears to be a targeted purchase for a specific municipal infrastructure or utility need, with no indication of broader competitive solicitation. The total procurement value of $9,462.61 represents a relatively modest investment, typical of specialized equipment replacements for municipal infrastructure. No additional details were provided regarding incumbent vendors, existing technology integration requirements, or broader procurement context beyond the specific valve replacement.