SOLE SOURCE - Kruger Actiflo High Rate Clarification OEM Specified Silica MicroSand

The City of Salem, Oregon is pursuing a sole source procurement for Kruger Actiflo High Rate Clarification OEM Specified Silica MicroSand from Manley Bros of Indiana, located in Troy Grove, Illinois. This specialized procurement is being conducted under the city's Public Contracting Rules, which permit sole source acquisitions for unique products unavailable from multiple vendors. The specific goods being procured are specialized silica microsand essential for high-rate clarification processes, with a precise specification requiring an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) designated product. The procurement notice was first published on January 15, 2026, with an anticipated contract award date of January 22, 2026. Interested parties have seven calendar days from the initial publication date to file a written protest, which must be submitted to the City Manager's office at 555 Liberty St SE, Room 220, Salem, OR 97301, and must be accompanied by a $500 certified or cashier's check to cover protest processing costs.

The sole source procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract value is $11,627.54, and Manley Bros of Indiana is identified as the sole prospective contractor for this specialized microsand product. No information is provided regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation or alternative vendor qualifications. The procurement seems focused on acquiring a very specific technical component for municipal water treatment or clarification infrastructure, with the sole source determination indicating that Manley Bros represents the only supplier capable of meeting the exact OEM specifications for the Kruger Actiflo system. Any protests submitted after the seven-day deadline will be considered untimely and will not be reviewed, emphasizing the narrow window for potential challenges to the sole source determination.