Notice of Intent to Purchase Interstate Cooperative NCPA - NetApp Renewal final.doc

This is a Notice of Intent to Purchase through Interstate Cooperative Procurement issued by Clean Water Services (District), a member of the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA). The District intends to renew NetApp Storage Area Network (SAN) warranty and support services through NCPA's Sealed Bid Solicitation No. 12-22, which was originally conducted for Systems and Information Management Software. The solicitation was awarded to EC America, and the District will procure the renewal services from Ivoxy Consulting, LLC, an authorized local dealer for EC America. Prospective vendors may submit written comments regarding the District's intent to purchase through this interstate cooperative procurement to Heidi Blasingame, Procurement Coordinator, at 2550 SW Hillsboro Highway, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123, with a comment deadline of April 11, 2023. This notice is issued in accordance with ORS 279A.220.

The renewal contract for NetApp SAN warranty and support services is valued at $49,161.34. The procurement utilizes an interstate cooperative purchasing arrangement, which allows the District to leverage NCPA's competitive bidding process rather than conducting an independent solicitation. This cooperative approach streamlines the procurement process while maintaining competitive oversight through the opportunity for public comment on the District's purchasing intent prior to contract execution.