Sole Source - Three (3) AUMA Electric Valve Operators

The City of Salem, Oregon has issued a Sole Source Public Notice for the procurement of three (3) AUMA Electric Valve Operators from Unit Process Company, located in Everett, Washington. This sole source procurement specifically targets specialized valve operators that the city has determined are only available from this particular vendor. The procurement is being conducted through Marion County, with a total contract value of $14,556.15. The initial notice was posted on October 13, 2021, with a proposal due date of October 19, 2021, and an anticipated award date of October 20, 2021. Interested parties or potential protesters must submit a written protest along with a $500 certified check within seven days of the initial notice, adhering to specific protest submission requirements that include providing grounds for protest, supporting evidence, description of potential harm, and requested relief.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise designations, with the contract being a direct sole source award to Unit Process Company. The procurement is limited to the three specific AUMA Electric Valve Operators, suggesting a targeted infrastructure enhancement or replacement project. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requiring integration. The relatively modest contract value of $14,556.15 indicates a specific, focused procurement likely related to municipal infrastructure maintenance or upgrade. The sole source designation implies unique technical specifications or compatibility requirements that limit competitive bidding for these particular valve operators.