Sole Source** Public Opinion Survey

The City of Salem, Oregon is pursuing a sole source public opinion survey contract with DHM Research to track residents' satisfaction with city services and priorities. The procurement is specifically focused on Marion County and will span a five-year period, with an anticipated contract award date of February 23, 2022. The survey research will require comprehensive data collection and analysis regarding community perceptions of municipal services, with an annual contract value of $37,000. DHM Research was selected based on their unique capabilities and experience in conducting municipal satisfaction surveys. The solicitation was publicly noticed on February 16, 2022, with a protest period of seven days from the initial posting date, allowing stakeholders to challenge the sole source determination. The primary deliverable will be an annual public opinion survey that provides insights into resident satisfaction levels and identifies key priority areas for city improvement.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The sole source nature of the contract suggests DHM Research was selected based on specialized expertise, potentially limiting competitive bidding. While the exact budget range was not comprehensively outlined, the annual contract value is $37,000, totaling approximately $185,000 over the five-year contract period. No information was provided regarding incumbent vendors, existing technological infrastructure, or integration requirements. The contract appears focused exclusively on survey research services for the City of Salem and Marion County, with an emphasis on gathering and analyzing public sentiment about municipal services. Interested parties had until February 23, 2022, to submit any protests or concerns regarding the sole source procurement method.