RQ16372 Legal Intent to Purchase Sole Source.pdf

This is a Public Notice of Intent to Purchase Sole Source issued by Cuyahoga County, Ohio, announcing its plan to procure free tax preparation services and access to financially based services from Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. The county is soliciting competitive quotes from alternative vendors who can provide equivalent terms, conditions, and specifications. The deadline for quote submission is May 11, 2026, at 4:30 P.M., with submissions to be made via email or delivery to the Department of Purchasing, Attention: Ebony Beachum, at the Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters located at 2079 East 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. The notice encourages vendors to register in the Cuyahoga County Supplier Portal to receive notifications of future bid opportunities and is published on the county's purchasing website.

The solicitation is identified as RQ16372/Event 6974 and is designated as a sole source procurement, meaning the county has determined there is only one source capable of providing the required services. Vendors submitting alternative quotes must demonstrate they can meet the same service requirements. The supporting documentation includes sole source documentation, a sole source affidavit, and insurance requirements. Interested vendors should contact the Department of Purchasing at (216) 443-7241 or visit https://cuyahogacounty.us/purchasing for additional information and to register in the electronic bid submission system.