Public Notice of Sole-Source

The Northwest Columbia Public Utility District (NWCPUD) issued a sole-source solicitation for the transportation of eleven salvaged transformers weighing between 15,000 and 21,105 pounds each from a secured demolition site at Klindt Drive and Steelhead Way to the NWCPUD warehouse annex in The Dalles, Oregon. The procurement, identified by solicitation number S-R33123-00016790, was posted on April 30, 2026, with a response deadline of May 7, 2026. The work must be completed by May 15, 2026, in an estimated three-day timeframe. Sole-source justification was issued under Oregon Revised Statute 279B.075 due to the exclusive authorization of Ness Campbell as the only contractor permitted to access and operate within the secured demolition site, ensuring operational continuity, safety compliance, and avoidance of unnecessary mobilization costs. The estimated contract value is $73,596.84, sourced directly from Ness Campbell’s detailed quote, with no competitive bidding or evaluation factors applied. No formal contract clauses, packaging specifications, inspection criteria, or detailed pricing schedules were included. Payment methods, invoicing systems, accounting codes, contracting officer details, or contracting officer’s representatives were not provided, nor were any representations, certifications, or entity identifiers from the vendor. The delivery location is clearly defined as the NWCPUD annex in The Dalles, with the origin point at the secured site, but FOB terms, labeling requirements, and quality standards are absent. Legal review by the Chief Legal Officer and potential protest windows of seven days are referenced as procedural requirements, with approvals for contracts over $25,000 requiring Assistant General Manager authority and those over $250,000 needing Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Review Board endorsement. The solicitation does not include any options, alternate work, or extension clauses, and no specific submission format, media type, or electronic portal instructions were specified, leaving administrative details to be handled internally by NWCPUD purchasing staff.