Sole Source Procurement notice for PDX Diaper Bank

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has issued a Sole Source Procurement notice for PDX Diaper Bank, specifically targeting diaper procurement for Family Preservation work in Washington County. The procurement involves purchasing approximately 86,400 diapers over a minimum two-year period, with a monthly delivery of 3,600 diapers to support low-income families and prevent foster care placements. PDX Diaper Bank is identified as the sole source provider, being the only member agency of the National Diaper Bank Network located in Oregon that offers individualized service agreements with discounted diapering supplies to government and nonprofit agencies. The procurement aims to provide essential diapering supplies directly to families, with the broader objective of supporting children and families within their home communities. The solicitation was posted on March 31, 2025, with a response deadline of April 7, 2025, and any protests to the sole-source determination must be submitted by 3:00 PM within seven calendar days after the notice is posted on OregonBuys.

The procurement appears to be exclusively available to PDX Diaper Bank as a sole source provider, with no explicit mentions of set-aside designations or opportunities for other disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is valued at $12,000 per year, with diapers priced at $0.25 each, which includes warehousing, packaging, and delivery costs. The agency reserves the right to purchase additional goods and services for up to 10 years, suggesting potential future expansion of the contract. No specific incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is specifically focused on supporting Family Preservation work in Washington County, with a clear emphasis on providing diapering supplies to low-income families as a preventative measure against potential foster care placements.