Sole Source Notice to ECONorthwest for professional services to conduct a feasibility study

The Molalla River School District is pursuing a sole source procurement for professional services from ECONorthwest to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on a regional Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The procurement follows Oregon Revised Statute 279B.075 for Sole Source Procurement, with a specific intent to award a contract to ECONorthwest based on their unique qualifications in Oregon school finance and education policy. The primary deliverable will be a detailed feasibility study examining the potential implementation and sustainability of a regional CTE program, targeting strategic educational and workforce development objectives. ECONorthwest was selected due to their specialized expertise, prior experience with rural district planning, and established credibility with state and local policymakers. The solicitation requires interested parties to submit any written protests by September 10, 2025, to Katie Piatkoff at the Molalla River School District, located at 412 S. Sweigle Ave, Molalla, OR 97038, or via email. Potential vendors who believe they can provide equivalent services are invited to challenge the sole source determination during this protest period.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types noted in the documentation. ECONorthwest is the sole identified vendor under consideration for this contract, with no incumbent vendors or alternative contractors referenced. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $250,000, providing a broad financial scope for the feasibility study. No specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology were explicitly detailed in the sole source notice. If no protests are received during the specified period, the Molalla River School District will proceed with awarding the contract directly to ECONorthwest. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement include Clackamas County and the Mission CDP, indicating a localized but potentially regional approach to educational planning and workforce development.