Sole Source - Pioneer Athletics

The City of Salem, Oregon, in conjunction with Marion County, is pursuing a sole source procurement for Game Day Athletic Marking Paint from Pioneer Athletics, a contractor based in Cleveland, Ohio. This sole source contract opportunity is specifically for athletic field marking paint, with a total anticipated contract value of $5,659. The procurement is being conducted through a public notice process that allows for potential protests, requiring interested parties to submit a written protest along with a $500 certified or cashier's check to cover processing costs. The sole source opportunity is scheduled for award on February 27, 2024, with a proposal due date of February 26, 2024. The public notice indicates this is a direct procurement without competitive bidding, suggesting Pioneer Athletics has been determined to be the sole viable vendor for these specific athletic marking paint products.

While no explicit set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are mentioned in the available documentation, the sole source nature of the contract implies that Pioneer Athletics is the only qualified vendor for these specific athletic marking paint products. The procurement appears to be limited to this specific vendor without opportunity for alternative suppliers. The contract value is modest at $5,659, indicating a relatively small-scale procurement focused on specialized athletic field marking materials. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. The sole source designation suggests that Pioneer Athletics has unique capabilities or proprietary technology that makes them the exclusive provider for these specific game day athletic marking paint products for the City of Salem and Marion County.