NOT A BID/ OREGON FORWARD Suitability Determination Notice Northbound Abilities Inc, Floor Care

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services issued a Notice of Suitability Determination on June 9, 2026, establishing Northbound Abilities Inc. as an approved vendor on the Oregon Forward Program Procurement List to provide Floor Care Services effective July 9, 2026. This is not a competitive bid opportunity; it is a sole-source authorization under Oregon's program for nonprofits employing individuals with disabilities.

Northbound Abilities Inc. is approved to perform professional cleaning, maintenance, and restoration treatments for various flooring materials across nine counties: Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill, Columbia, Marion, Polk, Linn, Clackamas, and Hood River. The organization plans to employ approximately 12 individuals with qualifying disabilities to deliver these services. Northbound Abilities Inc. owns or leases all equipment and will not use subcontractors without prior Department of Administrative Services approval.

The determination does not obligate public agencies to purchase products tied to Floor Care Services unless such products are incidental to or consumed during service performance. Pricing will be determined per individual contract specifications and must comply with Oregon Administrative Rule requirements. Northbound Abilities Inc. employees will receive wages commensurate with experience and role, along with benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan options.

Prior to expanding services to counties outside the approved nine-county area, Northbound Abilities Inc. must request Department of Administrative Services approval to amend this suitability determination. Parties may protest this determination in writing within 30 calendar days following the posting date if they demonstrate how the listing adversely affects their ability to compete and how the services fail to satisfy applicable criteria.