Sole Source - Remote Outdoor Locker for Salem Public Library

The City of Salem, Oregon, through Marion County, is pursuing a sole source procurement for Remote Outdoor Lockers for the Salem Public Library. The contract will be awarded directly to Bibliotheca, LLC of Norcross, Georgia, for a total value of $37,997. This procurement is being conducted under the City's Public Contracting Rules, which allow for sole source acquisitions under specific circumstances. The procurement notice was initially posted on July 6, 2022, with a response deadline of July 12, 2022. Potential vendors or interested parties have seven days from the initial notice date to submit any protests regarding the sole source determination. To file a protest, respondents must include a $500 certified or cashier's check to cover processing costs. The specific deliverable is a Remote Outdoor Locker system, though detailed technical specifications are not explicitly outlined in the available documentation.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents were mentioned in the procurement documents. The sole source nature of the procurement indicates that Bibliotheca, LLC is the exclusive or preferred vendor for these library lockers. While the exact technical requirements are not detailed, the procurement suggests an existing technology infrastructure that requires specific integration with the Salem Public Library's current systems. The total contract value of $37,997 represents the budgeted amount for the Remote Outdoor Locker system. Bibliotheca, LLC appears to be the incumbent or recommended vendor, with no indication of competitive bidding or alternative vendor considerations. The procurement is limited to the specific locker system for the Salem Public Library, and no broader procurement opportunities were identified in the available documentation.