Notice of Intent to Award a Cooperative Contract

Washington County and Barlow City, Oregon seek to award a cooperative contract for roof materials necessary for the roof replacement project at Cedar Park Middle School through a permissive cooperative purchasing agreement authorized under ORS 279A.215(2)(a). The procurement encompasses weatherproofing technologies and related materials required to complete the roof replacement initiative, with the cooperative purchasing method selected to expedite procurement while maintaining competitive pricing standards. This approach leverages pre-negotiated rates and terms established through the cooperative agreement framework, thereby reducing administrative costs and procurement timelines compared to traditional competitive bidding processes. The notice of intent was posted on March 6, 2026, with a response deadline of March 13, 2026. Specific details regarding project scope, deliverables, work specifications, quantities, implementation timeline, and evaluation criteria are referenced in the attached Notice of Intent to Use Cooperative document and the underlying cooperative agreement documentation. The contracting entities anticipate executing the final contract following approval of this notice of intent, with contract terms and renewal options to be determined based on the cooperative agreement's standard provisions.

The approximate contract value is $1,971,319.48, representing the estimated budget allocation for roof materials and weatherproofing technologies. Funding for these services is subject to municipal appropriations and budget availability as determined by the contracting jurisdictions. The notice does not explicitly identify specific set-asides, disadvantaged enterprise designations, or restrictions on eligible respondent types, though such provisions may be detailed within the cooperative agreement framework or associated solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. Similarly, information regarding any existing infrastructure, technology integration requirements, or specific qualifications mandated for participating vendors is not detailed in the summary materials provided, though such requirements would typically be established within the cooperative agreement or the detailed invitation for bid documentation referenced as IFB 025-D.