SOLE SOURCE NOTICE - ODOT Certified Precast Stormwater Infrastructure Supplies

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued a Sole Source Public Notice for the procurement of Certified Precast Stormwater Infrastructure Supplies from Oldcastle Precast, Inc. This procurement is specifically targeted at acquiring stormwater infrastructure products that have been pre-approved and certified by ODOT for use in state transportation projects. The sole source contract is structured for a 5-year term with an annual contract value of $50,000, indicating a focused and specialized procurement approach. Potential vendors or interested parties have until October 3, 2024, to review and potentially protest the sole source designation. The procurement process includes a specific protest mechanism that requires a $500 certified or cashier's check to cover administrative processing costs, with precise criteria governing the validity of any submitted protest. The goods being procured are specialized precast stormwater infrastructure supplies, which suggests these are critical components for drainage and water management in transportation infrastructure projects.

The sole source notice does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Oldcastle Precast, Inc. is positioned as the sole vendor for these certified infrastructure supplies, which implies they have unique qualifications or proprietary capabilities that meet ODOT's specific technical requirements. The contract's total potential value over the 5-year term is $250,000, representing a moderate-scale procurement focused on specialized infrastructure components. No information is provided about disadvantaged enterprise participation or alternative vendor qualifications. The sole source nature of the contract suggests Oldcastle Precast, Inc. has demonstrated specific technical competencies or manufacturing capabilities that uniquely position them to provide these stormwater infrastructure supplies to ODOT. Potential vendors or contractors interested in understanding the specific technical specifications or certification requirements would need to directly contact ODOT for additional details about the procurement.