Intent to Award a Contract for Lactation Pods

Washington County, Oregon is pursuing a cooperative procurement agreement through OMNIA Partners for the acquisition of Mamava lactation pods. The procurement is structured as a cooperative contract originally initiated by Region 14 ESC in Texas, with contract number #07-105. The solicitation specifically targets the purchase of lactation pods, which are specialized private spaces designed to support breastfeeding and breast milk expression in public settings. The intent to award notice was posted on November 14, 2023, with a comment deadline of November 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The procurement seeks to provide lactation infrastructure that enables nursing mothers to have clean, private, and comfortable spaces for breastfeeding or pumping milk in workplace or public environments.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The estimated total spend for Washington County under this contract is $15,000, though the exact quantity of lactation pods is not specified. The cooperative procurement approach suggests multiple jurisdictions may potentially utilize this contract, allowing for potential economies of scale. While the document does not detail incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements, the contract appears focused on acquiring standardized Mamava lactation pod units. The cooperative nature of the procurement through OMNIA Partners indicates a streamlined acquisition process that may provide participating agencies with pre-negotiated pricing and terms for these specialized amenities.