Sole Source - Evoqua

The City of Salem, Oregon, is pursuing a sole source procurement for water purification system maintenance services through Evoqua Water Technologies, specifically for the Salem Police Crime Lab. This procurement is a 5-year renewable agreement for monthly preventative maintenance of the water purification system, with Evoqua identified as the exclusive service provider due to their unique capabilities in supplying the required water purification services and equipment. The sole source notice was publicly posted on March 6, 2023, with a proposal response deadline of March 12, 2023, and an anticipated contract award date of March 13, 2023. Potential vendors or interested parties seeking to protest the sole source determination must submit their objections to the City Manager's office within 7 days of the first public notice date, accompanied by a $500 certified or cashier's check to cover protest processing costs. The procurement process requires strict adherence to the specified timelines and submission guidelines outlined in the public notice.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly detailed in the procurement documentation. The contract's annual value is estimated at $8,350, with a total potential value of approximately $41,750 over the 5-year contract period. The sole source justification emphasizes Evoqua Water Technologies' unique position as the only known provider capable of meeting the specialized water purification requirements for the Salem Police Crime Lab. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements were specified beyond the current system maintained by Evoqua. The contract includes provisions for renewal, suggesting potential long-term engagement with the selected vendor. While the document does not outline specific evaluation criteria beyond the sole source determination, the procurement appears focused on maintaining critical water purification infrastructure for a specialized municipal facility.