Notice of Intent to Award: Permissive Cooperative Procurement

The North Clackamas School District is conducting a permissive cooperative procurement for student Chromebooks through two specific cooperative procurement contracts: OETC-15R-Leasing and OETC-16R-Computers. This procurement opportunity is located in Clackamas County and Mission CDP, Oregon, with a total estimated purchase amount of $1,577,539.15. The procurement follows North Clackamas School District Public Contracting Rules NCSD-46-0440 and is specifically focused on acquiring technology devices for student use. Interested firms have seven calendar days from the notice date (April 4, 2025, with a response deadline of April 11, 2025) to submit written comments or inquiries. Potential vendors can communicate directly with Megan Jelley, the Senior Purchasing Specialist, via email at jelleym@nclack.k12.or.us or by phone at 503.353.6032. While specific Chromebook specifications are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a comprehensive technology acquisition for educational purposes.

The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement seems open to technology vendors capable of supplying student Chromebooks through established cooperative purchasing contracts. The total budget for this procurement is precisely $1,577,539.15, which provides a clear indication of the expected expenditure for the technology acquisition. The procurement appears to be structured as a cooperative purchasing arrangement, which typically allows multiple vendors to potentially participate and provides flexibility in vendor selection. The notice indicates a structured procurement process with a defined timeline for vendor comments and potential challenges, suggesting a transparent and competitive approach to acquiring educational technology equipment.