NOTICE ONLY - Waiver of ORS 279C.303 Buy America Requirements - Drains

This notice pertains to solicitation S-10700-00017797 and contract PO-10700-00060764 for the Executive Building Parking Garage Security Updates in Salem, Oregon. The primary purpose of this document is to provide public notice of proposed findings for a waiver of ORS 279C.303 Buy America requirements specifically regarding the procurement and installation of floor drains. The waiver is requested due to public interest, the unavailability of domestic materials in sufficient quantities, and the need to avoid schedule delays that would risk damaging newly resurfaced parking deck surfaces. Public comments on the findings and order must be submitted to the Department of Administrative Services via email within a seven-day window ending August 27, 2026. The project scope involves the installation of roof and floor drains with a substantial completion deadline of August 31, 2026, and final completion by September 30, 2026. While the project is governed by Oregon state procurement regulations requiring U.S.-produced iron and steel, the requested waiver allows for non-compliant materials to ensure the project remains on schedule and avoids additional costs. The procurement was conducted as a Competitive Sealed Bid under NAICS code 237310. Administrative oversight is managed by the State Chief Procurement Officer within the DAS State Procurement Services, with all performance and delivery occurring at the project site in Salem, Oregon.