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City of Salem

Sole Source - Cobalt Iron Software Annual Renewal and Storage Expansion

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: state_or_oregonbuys__S-KS0043-00013755
Department • City of SalemState • ORPosted • —Due • May 11, 2025, 05:00 PM UTC• Expired

Federal opportunity from City of Salem. Place of performance: OR. Response deadline: May 11, 2025.

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Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

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12-month awarded value
$1,921,315,933
Sector total $1,921,315,933 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$177,914
P10–P90
$30,453–$902,196
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($1,921,315,933)
Deal sizing
$177,914 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
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Place of Performance
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Applicable Wage Determinations

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
OR20260001 (Rev 1)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Baker, Benton, Clackamas +33
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $49.60Fringe $25.15
Rate
MILLWRIGHT
Base $59.35Fringe $22.38
+46 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 46 more rate previews.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
OR20260001 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Baker, Benton, Clackamas +33
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $49.60Fringe $25.15
Rate
MILLWRIGHT
Base $59.35Fringe $22.38
Rate
Piledriver
Base $55.79Fringe $15.81
+45 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
OR20260056 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Jackson
Rate
Carpenters: Including Form Work
Base $53.94Fringe $16.81
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $47.04Fringe $21.84
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1
Base $56.66Fringe $16.90
+32 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
OR20260066 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Douglas
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $47.04Fringe $21.84
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $50.03Fringe $24.00
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1
Base $56.66Fringe $16.90
+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

Point of Contact

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Agency & Office

Department
City of Salem
Agency
Not available
Subagency
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Office
Jennifer Bartels
Contracting Office Address
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Description

Sole Source - Cobalt Iron Software Annual Renewal and Storage Expansion

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BidPulsar Analysis

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

Updated: Feb 26, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The City of Salem has posted a notice titled “Sole Source - Cobalt Iron Software Annual Renewal and Storage Expansion,” indicating an intent to buy from a specific vendor rather than run a broad competition. The requirement appears limited to an annual software renewal plus additional storage capacity for Cobalt Iron Software. A response deadline is provided as 2025-05-11 17:00 UTC, but the notice does not include a solicitation number, statement of work, or technical/quantity details. Unless you are the Cobalt Iron publisher/reseller (or an explicitly authorized channel partner), this is likely not a winnable opportunity to prime.

Cobalt IronCobalt Iron Softwareannual renewalmaintenance renewalsubscription renewalstorage expansionsole sourceCity of Salem
What the buyer is trying to do

Renew existing Cobalt Iron Software licensing/maintenance for another year and expand storage capacity under the same product ecosystem for the City of Salem, using a sole-source justification path.

Who should pursue this
  • Cobalt Iron Software (OEM) or an explicitly authorized Cobalt Iron reseller/partner able to provide the annual renewal and storage expansion to the City of Salem under a sole-source action.
  • An incumbent vendor currently holding the City of Salem’s Cobalt Iron agreement (if you are the incumbent and can meet the renewal/expansion terms).
Work breakdown
  • Confirm current Cobalt Iron Software entitlement(s) and renewal term (annual renewal implied).
  • Define storage expansion requirement (capacity, type, licensing metric, and where it applies within the Cobalt Iron environment).
  • Provide the renewal quote (software/subscription/maintenance) and storage expansion quote aligned to City of Salem procurement requirements.
  • Coordinate delivery/activation of renewed support and expanded storage, including any license keys/entitlements and documentation.
  • If required by the City, provide sole-source supporting documentation (OEM letter, reseller authorization, product uniqueness/compatibility rationale).
Response package checklist
  • Signed quote for “Cobalt Iron Software Annual Renewal and Storage Expansion” addressed to City of Salem.
  • Line-item pricing separating annual renewal vs. storage expansion (and any applicable taxes/fees if required by the buyer).
  • Proof of OEM/reseller authorization to provide Cobalt Iron renewals and capacity expansions (if you are not the OEM).
  • Product/licensing description tying the storage expansion to the City’s existing Cobalt Iron environment (what is being expanded and how it is metered).
  • Delivery/activation timeline for renewal and storage expansion (aligned to the City’s needed start date, if provided later).
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • This is labeled “Sole Source,” so the City may require documentation supporting sole-source (e.g., OEM letter, compatibility/standardization rationale).
  • Response deadline shown is 2025-05-11T17:00:00+00:00; ensure your internal schedule accounts for time zone conversion and City submission method (not provided).
Pricing strategy
  • Keep pricing structured and auditable: separate annual renewal from storage expansion to support the City’s justification and internal approvals.
  • If the City’s current entitlement baseline is unknown, propose pricing contingent on verification of existing license/support IDs and the specific storage metric being expanded.
Teaming and subs
  • If you are a reseller, consider teaming with Cobalt Iron (OEM) for an authorization letter and to validate the exact SKU/entitlement mapping for the City of Salem’s current deployment.
  • If local delivery/support is expected, use a local IT services partner only for implementation assistance—ensure the prime can still supply the Cobalt Iron renewal/expansion directly.
Risks and watchouts
  • Very limited notice detail (no SOW, quantities, or submission instructions) increases the risk of misquoting the renewal term or the storage expansion metric.
  • As a sole-source action, the buyer may only accept quotes from the OEM or a specifically authorized channel partner; non-authorized bids may be rejected or ignored.
  • If the City needs the renewal to align with an existing contract anniversary, missing start/end dates could create coverage gaps or proration disputes.
Smart questions to ask
  • What is the City of Salem’s current Cobalt Iron contract/license ID(s) and renewal anniversary date (to confirm term, coverage, and co-terming needs)?
  • What exactly is meant by “Storage Expansion” in this environment (additional capacity amount, unit of measure, and where it is applied)?
  • Is the City purchasing software subscription, maintenance/support, or both under the “annual renewal”?
  • Is the City expecting an OEM-direct quote or will an authorized reseller quote be accepted for this sole-source procurement?
  • What is the required submission method and point of contact for this notice (email/portal), and are there any required forms/terms to include?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Submission instructions and point of contact (how/where to submit by 2025-05-11)
  • Solicitation number/contract vehicle (if any)
  • Current Cobalt Iron product(s)/edition and existing entitlement details
  • Storage expansion quantity and licensing metric (TB/capacity/SKU)
  • Period of performance start/end or co-terming requirements
  • Required sole-source justification artifacts (OEM letter, reseller authorization, etc.)
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