Sole Source - Front Plaza Blue Metal Panel

The state and local contract opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the City of Salem, Oregon, specifically for Front Plaza Blue Metal Panels to be provided by Artic Sheet Metal, Inc. of Portland. The procurement process is structured as a sole source public notice, with a public notice period beginning July 26, 2021, and an anticipated contract award date of August 2, 2021. The total contract value is $18,975 for the metal panel installation. Potential vendors or interested parties have a 7-day window to submit written protests to the City Manager's office, which must be accompanied by a $500 certified or cashier's check. The procurement is geographically situated within Marion County and involves Multnomah County jurisdictional oversight, with the specific project focused on acquiring and installing blue metal panels for a front plaza location.

While the documentation does not explicitly detail set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, the sole source nature of the procurement suggests a targeted vendor selection process. Artic Sheet Metal, Inc. has been identified as the sole source provider for these specific blue metal panels, indicating they likely possess unique qualifications or technological capabilities for this project. The $18,975 contract value represents a relatively modest procurement, suggesting this is a specialized, targeted installation with specific technical requirements. No additional information is provided about disadvantaged enterprise participation or alternative vendor qualifications. The procurement appears to be a straightforward, limited-scope project with a clearly defined vendor and precise deliverable specifications.