Sole Source SDMX Water Quality Sampling Stations

The City of Salem, Oregon is pursuing a sole source procurement for an SDMX Water Quality Sampling Station from Steel Source Construction, a company located in San Ramon, California. The procurement is being executed under the City's Public Contracting Rules, specifically Section IV Alternative Source Selection Methods, which allows for a direct vendor selection process. The total contract value is $10,000, with a public notice first date of March 21, 2025, and an anticipated contract award date of March 28, 2025. Potential vendors or interested parties have seven days from the first public notice date to file a formal protest with the City Manager's office, which must include a detailed statement of legal and factual grounds, supporting evidence, and a $500 certified or cashier's check to cover processing costs. The procurement appears to be focused on acquiring a specialized water quality sampling station with specific technical requirements, though precise technical specifications are not fully detailed in the provided documentation.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. No information is provided regarding disadvantaged enterprise requirements or preferences. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests that Steel Source Construction has been identified as the exclusive or preferred vendor for this specific water quality sampling station, potentially due to unique technological capabilities or proprietary specifications. The $10,000 contract value indicates a relatively modest procurement, which may be part of a broader municipal infrastructure or environmental monitoring initiative. The City reserves the right to review and consider the merits of any timely filed protests regarding the sole source procurement method, providing a mechanism for potential challenges to the direct vendor selection process.