Notice of Intent Playground Equip & Surface Santa Clara CP.pdf

This document is a Notice of Intent issued by the City of Eugene on November 29, 2023, announcing its participation in a cooperative procurement contract administered by National Purchasing Partners Government Division (NPPGov) for the purchase of playground equipment and playground surfacing for Santa Clara Community Park. The procurement will be conducted through Ross Recreation Equipment, Inc. under NPPGov Contract PS21070. The estimated procurement amount is $699,835. Vendor comments must be submitted by 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, via email to Eugene.Purchasing@ci.eugene.or.us. The purchase is authorized under City of Eugene Administrative Rule 44-23-01-F, Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 279A.220, and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 137-046-0430, utilizing a competitive request for proposals process previously conducted by the League of Oregon Cities.

The procurement follows an interstate cooperative purchasing model, allowing the City of Eugene to leverage a competitively bid statewide or regional contract rather than conducting an independent solicitation. The notice does not specify renewal options, contract term details, or set-aside designations. As a Notice of Intent document, this filing represents the City's formal announcement of its intent to utilize the established NPPGov contract rather than a standalone solicitation requiring competitive bidding from multiple vendors.