Bid Solicitation: S-KS2410-00018391

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Bid Number:

S-KS2410-00018391

Description:

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract

Bid Opening Date:

11/16/2026 04:00:00 PM

Purchaser:

Oscar Amador

Organization:

Salem Area Mass Transit District-Cherriots

Department:

KS241001 - Procurement

Location:

KS241 - Procurement

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Yes

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Available Date :

11/09/2026 02:46:50 PM

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Bid Type:

OPEN

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Purchase Method:

Open Market

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Ship-to Address:

Oscar Amador
555 Court NE Ste 5230
Salem, OR 97301
US
Email: oscar.amador@cherriots.org
Phone: (503) 361-7523

Bill-to Address:

Oscar Amador
555 Court NE Ste 5230
Salem, OR 97301
US
Email: oscar.amador@cherriots.org
Phone: (503) 361-7523

Print Format:

Bid Print New

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Discipline Type:

Trade Services

Procurement Method:

Notice

Notice Type:

Sole Source

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Item # 1: ( 550 - 42 )

The Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) intends to award a sole-source contract to Simme LLC for the purchase and delivery of fifty-five (55) Simme Seats. The units consist of black powder-coated, post-mounted two-passenger transit seating with center bus stop sign poles or dividers. These seating amenities will be installed at Cherriots Local bus stops within the City of Salem and Keizer to improve rider comfort, accessibility, and transit equity. Written Findings & Justification (ORS 279B.075(2)) Pursuant to ORS 279B.075(2) and OAR 137-047-0275, SAMTD has determined that the goods are available from only one source based on the following written findings: Municipal Right-of-Way Restrictions: Under City of Salem municipal standards, Simme Seats are the only approved freestanding bench permitted for installation at bus stops within the City public right-of-way outside of passenger shelters. Standard commercial park or transit benches are prohibited on space-limited sidewalks. Compatibility with Existing Infrastructure: SAMTD standardized on Simme Seats following installations in 2012 (Fairgrounds Rd NE) and an expansion of 25 seats in 2025. Procuring the identical model ensures maintenance uniformity, aesthetic consistency, and compatibility with District inventory. Proprietary Post-Mounted Design: Simme LLC is the sole designer and manufacturer of this space-efficient cantilever seating design. Avoidance of Duplication of Costs: Alternative seating would require constructing full passenger waiting shelters at costs exceeding $20,000 per location, resulting in substantial duplication of public expense. 4. Cost/Price Reasonableness Summary The contract price of $62,675.00 ($60,775.00 for 55 units @ $1,105.00 each, plus $1,900.00 freight) was evaluated against SAMTD's Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) of $62,678.00. The pricing matches the District's historical contract pricing from February 2026 without the 10% inflation contingency, and is determined to be fair and reasonable. 5. Public Protest / Comment Instructions (ORS 279B.405) Notice Period: 7 calendar days Any prospective supplier who believes it can provide an equivalent product that meets all municipal right-of-way standards and District technical requirements must submit written statements of protest or capability within seven (7) calendar days of the initial posting date of this notice. Protests must be submitted via email directly to procurement@cherriots.org referencing Contract #27-018.

NIGP Code:

550-42
Safety Barriers, Traffic, Mobile: Energy Absorption Systems, Impact Attenuators, Crash Barriers, etc.

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1.0

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