Sole Source Procurement amendment notice for PDX Diaper Bank

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is conducting a sole-source procurement for diaper services through PDX Diaper Bank, focusing on supporting low-income families in Washington County as part of a Family Preservation initiative. The procurement involves purchasing approximately 86,400 diapers over a minimum two-year period, with 3,600 diapers to be delivered monthly to help keep children in their homes and prevent foster care placement. PDX Diaper Bank is the exclusive provider, being the only National Diaper Bank Network member in Oregon offering individualized service agreements with discounted diapering supplies. The contract allows each ODHS district to evaluate and place orders as needed, with diapers priced at $0.25 per unit, which includes monthly size-specific ordering, warehousing, packaging, and direct delivery. The procurement follows specific Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) guidelines for sole-source acquisitions, with the contract amendment (S-10000-00013369) posted on August 1, 2025, and protests to the determination required to be submitted by August 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM through OregonBuys.

This sole-source procurement is specifically targeted at PDX Diaper Bank and does not appear to have specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. The contract is not competitively bid and is awarded directly to PDX Diaper Bank based on their unique capabilities as the only local diaper bank network member in Oregon. The total estimated contract value is $50,000 per year, with the agency reserving the right to purchase additional goods and services for up to 10 years. The procurement is structured to provide a consistent and reliable diaper supply to support low-income families, with the agency maintaining flexibility in ordering and potential future service expansion. While no specific integration requirements are mentioned, the contract allows for individualized service agreements and monthly size-specific ordering, suggesting a tailored approach to meeting the diverse needs of families across Oregon's ODHS districts.