The City of Pendleton intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to:
Vendor: Bertelsmann Publishing Group, Inc.
Address: P. O. Box 735920 Chicago, IL 60673
Procurement Description
The Pendleton Public Library has an established Playaway audiobook device collection, and Playaway Products LLC is owned solely by Bertelsmann Publishing Group.
Sole Source Determination
The City has determined that the above-described goods and/or services are available from only one source and that no reasonably available alternative exists that will meet the City's operational requirements.
The proposed contractor has unique qualifications because:
- Manufacturer is the exclusive provider.
- Only authorized dealer/service provider.
- Proprietary technology.
- Compatibility with existing equipment.
- Specialized expertise.
- Other justification.
Based upon these findings, the City has determined that competitive solicitation is not practicable and intends to award the contract as a sole source procurement.
Authority
This procurement is conducted in accordance with:
- ORS 279B.075 – Sole Source Procurements
- City of Pendleton Public Contracting Rules
Comment / Protest Period
Any person or firm wishing to comment on or protest this proposed sole source procurement must submit a written protest to the City. Written protests must be received no later than seven (7) calendar days from the date of this notice.
A protest must include:
- The protester's name, address, telephone number, and email;
- The grounds for the protest;
- Evidence demonstrating that another vendor is capable of providing the required goods or services;
- The relief requested.
Submit Comments or Protests To
Contact Person: Jennifer Johnson
City of Pendleton
500 SW Dorion Avenue
Pendleton, OR 97801
Email: Jennifer.johnson [at] pendletonor.gov (Jennifer[dot]johnson[at]pendletonor[dot]gov)
Phone: 541-966-0380
If no timely protest is received, or if any protest is denied, the City intends to proceed with the award of the contract to the identified sole source vendor.