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City of Salem

Sole Source - Sea Western Fire Apparatus & Equipment

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: state_or_oregonbuys__S-KS0043-00003047
DepartmentCity of SalemStateORPostedDueMay 11, 2022, 05:00 PM UTCExpired

Federal opportunity from City of Salem. Place of performance: OR. Response deadline: May 11, 2022.

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Market snapshot

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12-month awarded value
$2,706,841,172
Sector total $2,706,841,172 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$318,072
P10–P90
$42,300$2,065,904
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($2,706,841,172)
Deal sizing
$318,072 median
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Place of Performance
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Applicable Wage Determinations

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
OR20260071 (Rev 1)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Klamath
Rate
MILLWRIGHT
Base $59.35Fringe $22.38
Rate
CARPENTER (Excluding Form Work)
Base $53.94Fringe $16.81
+30 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 30 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
OR20260071 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Klamath
Rate
MILLWRIGHT
Base $59.35Fringe $22.38
Rate
CARPENTER (Excluding Form Work)
Base $53.94Fringe $16.81
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $47.04Fringe $21.84
+29 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
OR20260011 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Lake, Malheur, Morrow +6
Rate
Carpenters: Form Work Only-Multi Unit
Base $36.27Fringe $14.03
Rate
Form Work Only-Single Unit
Base $33.48Fringe $14.03
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $41.67Fringe $19.08
+20 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
OR20260007 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Klamath
Rate
Carpenters: Including Form Work-Multi Unit
Base $36.27Fringe $14.03
Rate
Including Form Work-Single Unit
Base $33.48Fringe $14.03
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $33.41Fringe $18.20
+16 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
OR20260005 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Douglas
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $33.41Fringe $18.20
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $39.34Fringe $22.45
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2
Base $54.75Fringe $16.90
+16 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

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Agency & Office

Department
City of Salem
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Lindsey Bergerson
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

Sole Source - Sea Western Fire Apparatus & Equipment

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 22, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
low confidencegpt 5.2

The City of Salem posted a notice titled “Sole Source - Sea Western Fire Apparatus & Equipment,” with a response deadline of 2022-05-11 17:00 UTC. The description contains only the title text, indicating this is likely a sole-source justification or sole-source purchase action rather than a competitive solicitation. With no attachments, scope details, or solicitation number provided, bidders should treat this as a low-information notice and focus on confirming whether responses are actually accepted and from whom (e.g., the named supplier). If your firm is not Sea Western (or the authorized distributor/manufacturer for the referenced equipment), the practical path is to engage as an alternate source inquiry rather than preparing a full bid.

City of SalemOregonBuysSole SourceSea WesternFire ApparatusFire Equipment
What the buyer is trying to do

Execute a sole-source procurement for Sea Western fire apparatus and/or fire equipment for the City of Salem by the stated deadline, likely to secure a specific make/model/compatibility requirement tied to existing fleet/equipment.

Who should pursue this
  • Sea Western (if this notice is intended for that supplier).
  • An authorized dealer/distributor/manufacturer representative of Sea Western fire apparatus & equipment able to document authorization and supply the specified items.
Work breakdown
  • Confirm whether the City of Salem is accepting responses/quotes for this notice or only posting a sole-source intent/justification.
  • If you are Sea Western or an authorized source: validate the exact fire apparatus/equipment items, quantities, and required delivery/installation/services (not provided in the notice).
  • Collect proof of authorized distributorship/manufacturer status for Sea Western fire apparatus & equipment (if applicable).
  • Clarify warranty, maintenance/support, training, spare parts, and lead times for the specific equipment (scope not provided).
  • Prepare a compliant quote/response package aligned to the City of Salem’s submission method (not provided).
Response package checklist
  • Cover letter referencing the notice title “Sole Source - Sea Western Fire Apparatus & Equipment” and notice_id state_or_oregonbuys__S-KS0043-00003047.
  • Confirmation of your relationship to Sea Western (manufacturer/authorized distributor/dealer) if the buyer requires brand authorization.
  • Itemized quote for the Sea Western fire apparatus/equipment requested (exact items not provided—must be confirmed).
  • Delivery schedule/lead time and delivery terms for City of Salem (place of performance not provided—must be confirmed).
  • Warranty/support details for the quoted fire apparatus/equipment.
  • Point of contact for order fulfillment and post-delivery support.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Response deadline provided: 2022-05-11T17:00:00+00:00—confirm local time expectations and submission channel (not included).
  • Notice indicates “Sole Source,” so the buyer may not be seeking competitive offers; confirm whether submissions are limited to the named source.
Pricing strategy
  • Because this is labeled sole-source, price reasonableness may still be scrutinized—be prepared to justify pricing with catalog pricing, recent sales references, or manufacturer price lists (if available).
  • If scope is only equipment supply (unknown), separate line items for equipment, freight, installation, training, and optional spares to make evaluation/approval easier.
Teaming and subs
  • If delivery/installation/service is required (not stated), consider a local service partner for installation, inspections, or training to support the City of Salem.
  • If you are not the primary source, pursue a reseller/authorized dealer teaming arrangement with Sea Western to respond as an authorized channel.
Risks and watchouts
  • Scope ambiguity: the notice provides no quantities, specifications, delivery requirements, or attachments—high risk of mis-quoting without clarification.
  • Sole-source constraint: non-authorized/alternate suppliers are unlikely to be considered unless the City is conducting a sources-sought-style validation (not indicated).
  • Process risk: missing solicitation number, submission method, and buyer website—risk of failing to submit correctly by the deadline.
Smart questions to ask
  • Is this notice a sole-source intent/justification posting, or is the City of Salem requesting a quote/response?
  • What specific Sea Western fire apparatus and/or equipment is being procured (model numbers, quantities, required options/accessories)?
  • What is the required delivery location and timeline for the City of Salem?
  • Are installation, testing/inspection, training, or ongoing maintenance/support included or required?
  • What submission method and required forms/templates apply for responses by 2022-05-11 17:00 UTC?
  • Will the City consider equivalent alternatives, or is the requirement brand-restricted to Sea Western?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Whether the City is accepting responses or only posting a sole-source notice
  • Solicitation number and submission instructions/channel
  • Detailed scope: specific items/models/quantities/options for Sea Western equipment
  • Place of performance/delivery location and required schedule
  • Any attachments/specifications/terms and conditions (none provided)
  • Contract period of performance (start/end not provided)
  • NAICS/PSC codes and any applicable set-aside (not provided)
  • Point of contact at the City of Salem for questions

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