Sole-Source Notice 2025-2027 SOLVE Annual Signature Cleanup Events

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking a sole-source contract with SOLVE, a nonprofit organization, to coordinate and implement statewide environmental cleanup events from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with a potential extension through June 30, 2029. The contract encompasses three signature events: Beach and Riverside Cleanup (September 20-28, 2025 and September 19-27, 2026), Oregon Spring Cleanup (April 18-26, 2026 and April 17-25, 2027), and July 5th Beach Cleanup (July 5-6, 2025 and July 5, 2026). SOLVE will be responsible for managing volunteers, conducting community outreach, hosting the Oregon Adopt-A-Beach program, and serving as a central hub for coastal events. The organization will provide safety orientations, necessary equipment like gloves and trash bags, and create approximately 40,000 volunteer opportunities annually across Oregon. The protest period for this sole-source procurement runs from May 28, 2025, to June 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST, with protests to be submitted via email to Winona Butler using a specific subject line.

The procurement is specifically targeted to SOLVE as a sole-source vendor due to its unique capabilities in volunteer management and environmental restoration. There are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the documentation. The contract has a total estimated value of $200,000, with $100,000 allocated for each two-year contract period. SOLVE's selection is justified by its ability to provide substantial cost savings, create extensive volunteer opportunities, and support OPRD's environmental goals through its established network and cost-effective approach. The contract includes the use of OPRD's logo on KOIN-produced TV event promotions and encompasses comprehensive volunteer management across multiple statewide cleanup events. The organization will leverage its existing infrastructure and community connections to maximize volunteer participation and environmental impact across Oregon's coastal and riverside areas.