Sole Source** Relay Communication Technology Devices, Accessories, Translation Svcs, 1 year plan

The City of Salem, Oregon, has issued a Sole Source Public Notice for the procurement of Relay Communication Technology devices, accessories, translation services, and a one-year service plan from Relay, Inc., located in Raleigh, NC. The procurement is specifically for Marion County and involves the acquisition of communication technology and related services. The total anticipated contract value is $16,040, with an intended award date of August 29, 2024. Potential vendors or interested parties should note the strict protest guidelines, which require any challenges to the sole source determination to be submitted in writing within 7 days of the first public notice (by August 29, 2024). A valid protest must include a detailed statement of legal and factual grounds, supporting evidence, a description of potential harm, and specific relief requested. Protesters must also submit a $500 certified or cashier's check to cover processing costs.

The procurement appears to be a direct sole source acquisition with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The notice does not indicate specific requirements for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned business participation. Since this is a sole source procurement, competitive bidding is not applicable, and the contract is being awarded directly to Relay, Inc. The procurement is limited to a one-year service plan, suggesting potential future renewal or re-evaluation of the technology and service needs. The $16,040 contract value represents the total anticipated expenditure for the communication technology devices, accessories, translation services, and associated one-year service plan. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements, though the procurement suggests an intent to acquire new communication technology solutions for Marion County.