Notice of Intent_Sole Source_Ellicott Dredge.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract issued by the City of Eugene, Oregon, for the procurement of a specialized dredging system. The City of Eugene intends to award a sole-source contract to Ellicott Dredge Technologies, LLC for a Mud Cat MC 275C Diesel Powered Dredging System. The notice was issued on February 20, 2024, with a response deadline of 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, for any other suppliers who believe they can provide equivalent equipment. Interested parties must submit written notifications to Eugene.Purchasing@ci.eugene.or.us. The contract award is being executed under the authority of Eugene Code 2.1430 and City of Eugene Administrative Order 44-23-01-F, Public Contracting Rules 2022, 137-047-0275.

The estimated contract value is $612,778. This sole-source procurement authorizes the City to bypass competitive bidding procedures based on the specialized nature of the Mud Cat MC 275C Diesel Powered Dredging System. The notice provides a seven-day window for alternative suppliers to demonstrate their capability to supply equivalent equipment, ensuring compliance with public contracting transparency requirements while allowing the City to proceed with acquisition of this specialized equipment.