Sole Source - ZIMA Corporation

The City of Salem in Marion County, Oregon, is pursuing a sole source procurement for a Torque Switch Assembly from Zima Corporation, the original equipment manufacturer. This procurement is being conducted under the city's Public Contracting Rules, which allow for sole source acquisitions in specific circumstances. The total procurement value is $6,780, focused on replacing a specific equipment component. The procurement notice was posted on September 30, 2022, with a response deadline of October 6, 2022. Interested parties have the opportunity to file a written protest challenging the sole source determination, subject to specific procedural requirements outlined in the public notice. The procurement process includes a defined timeline for potential protests, requiring detailed documentation and adherence to specified submission criteria.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were identified in the provided documentation. The sole source nature of the procurement effectively limits potential vendors to Zima Corporation as the exclusive supplier of the required Torque Switch Assembly. The procurement appears to be a direct replacement of existing equipment, suggesting potential integration with current infrastructure or technological systems. While the total procurement value is relatively modest at $6,780, the sole source designation indicates a specialized or proprietary component critical to the city's operational needs. No information was provided about incumbent vendors beyond Zima Corporation or additional budget allocations related to this specific procurement. The procurement appears focused on a targeted, specific equipment replacement with no indication of broader competitive bidding or alternative vendor considerations.