Sole Source Notice - Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) has issued a Sole Source Notice for a direct award contract to Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. for webinar coordination and scheduling services within the Early Care and Education Workforce program. The procurement is specifically for professional learning and training services targeting child care providers across Oregon, with a focus on supporting Oregon Registry Step advancement for early care and education professionals. The services will include facilitating virtual training opportunities, providing technical assistance, and generating comprehensive reporting, particularly emphasizing support for rural areas. This sole-source procurement was selected through a Request for Application (RFA) process, with the primary objective of increasing knowledge, skills, and continuous quality improvement for early care and education workforce professionals. The contract opportunity is posted in Marion County with a seven-day protest period, with protests required to be delivered to the Procurement Director by mail or email, clearly labeled with the Sole Source Notice number. The due date for protests is June 23, 2025, and all communications should be directed to the Department of Early Learning and Care at 700 Summer Street, Suite 300, Salem, OR 97430.

The contract appears to be specifically targeted to Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, Inc., which was chosen by other Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies in the state to provide these unique services. The sole-source justification is predicated on the contractor's existing partnerships, established relationships, and demonstrated ability to coordinate webinars seamlessly. The contract value is set at $300,000, representing a direct award based on the agency's proven track record and existing network developed prior to the pandemic. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears focused on an agency with specialized capabilities in early care and education workforce development. The contract leverages the agency's existing infrastructure and relationships with CCR&R agencies, suggesting a continuation of ongoing collaborative work in professional development for child care providers. No additional vendor alternatives or competitive bidding process is indicated in this sole-source procurement.