Sole Source** Local Wellness Stretching Pilot Program for Parking Services

The City of Salem, Oregon, through Marion County, is pursuing a Sole Source Public Notice for a Wellness Stretching Pilot Program specifically targeting Parking Services employees. The procurement intends to award a contract directly to Andi Clancy, LLC of Empower Physical Therapy located in Salem, Oregon, for a wellness stretching intervention. The program's primary objective appears to be implementing a targeted stretching initiative designed to improve employee physical wellness and potentially reduce workplace injuries within the Parking Services department. The total contract value is set at $7,500, with a procurement timeline requiring responses by August 4, 2023. For vendors considering challenging this sole source procurement, a formal protest process is outlined, which requires a $500 certified or cashier's check and a written protest submission within the specified timeframe.

The procurement appears to be a direct sole source award with no explicit set-aside designations or specific restrictions on organizational respondents. No information is provided about disadvantaged enterprise requirements or alternative vendor considerations. The contract is specifically targeting Andi Clancy, LLC as the sole provider for this wellness stretching pilot program, suggesting a specialized service that the city believes can only be effectively delivered by this specific vendor. The document does not elaborate on existing infrastructure, technology integration requirements, or potential renewal options beyond the initial $7,500 contract. The sole source nature of the procurement indicates a unique service offering that the City of Salem has determined meets a specific, targeted need for its Parking Services employees.