Notice of Intent to Award a Contract - Public Safety Communications Equipment

The City of Bend, Oregon intends to establish a contract for Public Safety Communications Equipment through an interstate cooperative procurement facilitated by the State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services. The procurement will specifically focus on acquiring Motorola radios and microphones under the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative contract (No. 00318) and Oregon Participating Addendum No. PO-10700-00004735. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes 279A.220 and Oregon Administrative Rules 137-046-0410, which authorize the use of interstate cooperative agreements. Vendors interested in commenting on the City's procurement intent must submit their feedback by October 31, 2025, directly to Justin Sweet, Procurement & Public Contracts Manager, via email at jsweet@bendoregon.gov or by mail at 710 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon 97703. The City will provide written determinations to any vendor submitting timely comments. Language assistance and accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available by contacting Justin Sweet at 541-385-6677 or via relay services by dialing 7-1-1.

The procurement notice does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational participation. No incumbent vendor details or specific information about existing infrastructure requirements were provided in the documentation. The estimated procurement amount is $300,000 for the public safety communications equipment. Potential respondents should note that the contract will be established through an interstate cooperative procurement mechanism, which may impact standard bidding processes. While precise pricing terms were not disclosed, the procurement is structured through a cooperative contract that suggests pre-negotiated pricing and terms. Vendors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative contract and the Oregon Participating Addendum for additional details about qualifications, specifications, and potential contractual requirements.