Sole source - v-LOC system

The City of Salem, Oregon is conducting a sole source procurement for the V-LOC ANCHOR SYSTEM through Traffic Safety Supply Company, located in Portland, Oregon. This procurement is being processed under the City's Public Contracting Rules, specifically Section IV Alternative Source Selection Methods, which allows for a direct acquisition without standard competitive bidding. The procurement covers an annual contract value of $25,000 with a potential 5-year renewable agreement. The public notice was issued on April 4, 2025, with a protest deadline of April 10, 2025, allowing potential affected parties seven days to challenge the sole source determination. Protesters must submit a detailed written protest to the City Manager's office, including a comprehensive legal and factual statement, supporting evidence, potential harm description, and requested relief. The protest must be accompanied by a $500 certified or cashier's check to cover processing costs, and any submissions after the specified timeline will be considered untimely and will not be reviewed.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of specific set-aside designations or enterprise classifications. No explicit information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. The total contract value is estimated at $25,000 annually, with a potential five-year total of $125,000 if all renewal options are exercised. The procurement is specifically for the V-LOC ANCHOR SYSTEM, suggesting a specialized equipment or infrastructure solution, though precise technical specifications are not detailed in the available documentation. The sole source nature of the procurement indicates that Traffic Safety Supply Company has been determined to be the exclusive or preferred vendor for this specific system. Potential vendors or protesters should carefully review the complete procurement documents and be prepared to submit any challenges within the strict seven-day window outlined in the public notice.