Sole Source - Northwest Safety Clean

The state and local contract opportunity issued by the State of Oregon and involving Clackamas County and Mission CDP is a sole source procurement focused on turnout gear inspection and repair services. The contract, identified by the ID 660e88e4de6848fe3500b848, is specifically with Northwest Safety Clean, a company located in Milwaukie, Oregon. The public notice indicates the City of Salem intends to award a 5-year renewable contract with an annual value of $30,000. The procurement process includes a specific protest mechanism that requires potential challengers to submit a $500 certified or cashier's check to cover processing costs. Interested parties must adhere to strict protest submission guidelines, including specific content requirements and a submission deadline of March 18, 2024.

While the documentation does not explicitly detail set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, the sole source nature of the procurement suggests Northwest Safety Clean has been uniquely identified as the sole provider of these specialized turnout gear inspection and repair services. The contract appears to be limited to municipal fire service equipment maintenance, with a focused geographic scope within Oregon. The total potential contract value over the 5-year period could reach $150,000, assuming consistent annual renewal. The procurement documents do not indicate specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology, nor do they outline comprehensive vendor qualifications beyond the sole source designation. The contract's narrow focus and specific vendor selection suggest a highly specialized service requirement that has been determined to be available from only one provider.