Sole Source Procurement

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) has initiated a sole source procurement for Bibliotheca LLC to replace library security gates at two exit points. The specific procurement aims to enhance library collection security through the installation of new gates with tattle tape compatibility. The procurement is located within Multnomah County, Oregon, and focuses on acquiring specialized library security infrastructure. The procurement notice indicates a project estimated at $49,000 and provides a specific timeline for potential protests, with all written objections required to be submitted by 3:00 PM on July 31st, 2025. Protests must be delivered in person to Purchasing Agent Mejdi Mahjoub at the college's Gresham, Oregon location and must include a detailed statement of legal and factual grounds, potential harm description, requested relief, and be signed by an authorized representative. The sole source designation suggests Bibliotheca LLC is the only vendor capable of meeting the institution's specific security gate requirements.

There are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents mentioned in the procurement documents. The opportunity appears to be a direct procurement without competitive bidding due to the sole source nature of the selection. No information is provided about disadvantaged enterprise participation or specific vendor qualifications beyond Bibliotheca LLC's selection. The procurement does not outline alternative vendors or opportunities for competitive bidding. The project's budget is clearly defined at $49,000, which appears to cover the complete replacement of two library security gates with tattle tape compatibility. No additional details are provided about potential integration requirements with existing library infrastructure or technology systems. The procurement seems focused exclusively on the physical replacement of security gates through a direct vendor selection process.