SOLE SOURCE NOTICE* Miscellaneous Parts & Service for City Owned International Equipment

The City of Salem, Oregon has issued a Sole Source Public Notice for the procurement of Miscellaneous Parts and Services for City Owned International Equipment, specifically with Peterson Trucks Inc. as the sole source provider. The contract is a five-year term with an anticipated award date of March 17, 2023, focused on providing parts and service for city-owned International truck equipment. The procurement process requires any potential protesters to submit a written protest within 7 days of the public notice, accompanied by a $500 certified or cashier's check. The protest must comprehensively outline legal and factual grounds, provide supporting evidence, describe potential harm, and specify the requested relief. The contract has an annual value of $15,000, indicating a targeted and specific service requirement for the City of Salem's fleet maintenance needs.

The sole source designation suggests that Peterson Trucks Inc. is uniquely qualified to provide these specialized services and parts for International equipment, potentially due to proprietary knowledge, exclusive dealership status, or specialized technical expertise. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were mentioned in the documentation. The contract appears to be limited to Peterson Trucks Inc. as the sole provider, with no indication of competitive bidding or alternative vendor considerations. The procurement is specifically bounded to Marion County and focuses on maintenance and parts support for city-owned vehicle infrastructure. The $15,000 annual contract value suggests a moderate-scale, specialized service agreement targeted at maintaining the city's International truck fleet with precise, vendor-specific support.