Oregon Buys #S-91400-00014334

Oregon Housing and Community Services Department is seeking to directly procure Rem Rate Lite software for its Operations Division: - Government Buyer: - Oregon Housing and Community Services Department, Operations Division - OEM and Vendor: - REM Rate LLC (sole source, manufacturer and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Rem Rate Lite software (1 license) - Purpose: Replacement for REM Design as the department's energy audit tool - Recognized on the US Department of Energy's expedited energy audit list for Weatherization Assistance Program projects - NIGP code: 208-82 (Scientific, Statistical, Engineering, Mathematical, and Mapping Software) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source, open market purchase via special procurement - No electronic quotes accepted; direct award only - REM Rate Lite is specifically required due to DOE recognition and compatibility with program needs

This solicitation is a special procurement for a direct award contract to REM Rate LLC for the software Rem Rate Lite, which replaces the current energy audit tool used by the Housing and Community Services Department. Rem Rate Lite is recognized on the US Department of Energy's expedited energy audit list for Weatherization Assistance Program projects. The procurement involves acquiring this specific software to support energy audit activities. The bid is open with a response deadline of March 24, 2026.