Sole Source PA with Vaisala

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) intends to enter into a sole source contract with Vaisala Inc. for the procurement of specialized pavement sensor equipment, specifically 54 DSC-111 sensors for monitoring pavement condition and 88 DST-111 sensors for monitoring pavement temperature. These sensors are critical components of ODOT's Active Traffic Management (ATM) software, which operates weather warning and variable speed limit systems. The procurement is being conducted as a public notice and sole source determination, with a due date for potential protests set for August 15, 2025. The sensors are uniquely designed to integrate with ODOT's custom-developed road weather information systems and have been extensively evaluated through national research and performance testing. Potential protesters must submit written objections via email to Dave Dethloff, providing detailed legal and factual grounds, describing potential harm, and specifying requested relief. The sensors are non-invasive, easily maintainable, and can provide accurate road condition information without requiring lane closures for installation or calibration.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational responses mentioned in the documentation. Vaisala Corporation is the sole manufacturer and distributor of these specific sensor models, which justifies the sole source procurement approach. The existing infrastructure includes ODOT's custom-developed ATM software and road weather information systems, which these sensors are specifically designed to integrate with. The estimated contract value is approximately $1.5 million, based on ODOT's historical acquisition rate over the previous decade. The contract is anticipated to have an effective date in fall 2025 with a maximum contract term of 10 years. The procurement is being conducted under document DP-OPO-043, version 2, dated 05/01/18, and the sole source determination was prepared by Blaine Vandyke and approved by Benjamin McCartney on 08/05/2025. These specialized sensors will be purchased on an as-needed basis to support ODOT's traffic management and road condition monitoring capabilities.