Sole Source - Kar-Gor

The City of Salem and Marion County, Oregon are pursuing a sole source procurement for FLIR video detection equipment and repair services from KAR-GOR, INC. This procurement represents a 5-year renewable agreement with an annual contract value of $70,000, totaling $350,000 over the contract term. The goods and services include specialized video detection equipment and associated repair services, with the city intending to award the contract directly to KAR-GOR based on their unique capabilities. Potential respondents or affected parties have a 7-day window from the initial public notice date of June 30, 2023, to submit written protests regarding the sole source designation. The anticipated contract award date is July 7, 2023, with the procurement focused on obtaining specific technology and maintenance services for municipal infrastructure.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents were identified in the provided documentation. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests that KAR-GOR, INC. is the only vendor capable of providing the required FLIR video detection equipment and repair services to meet the city's technical specifications. The contract value indicates a significant investment in technology and maintenance, with $70,000 allocated annually for the services. While detailed qualifications were not explicitly outlined, the sole source designation implies that KAR-GOR possesses unique technical expertise or proprietary capabilities that distinguish them from other potential vendors. The procurement appears to be a direct award without a competitive bidding process, highlighting the specialized nature of the equipment and services being procured.