Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Contract

The City of Eugene, located in Lane County, Oregon, is pursuing a sole-source procurement for Power-PRO XT Cots and MTS Power Load Cot Fasteners with ProCare maintenance from Stryker. This procurement is being conducted under the exemption provided by City of Eugene Administrative Order 44-23-01F and Public Contracting Rules 2022, 137-047-0275. The city is seeking to contract with Stryker as the exclusive provider for these medical equipment items through June 30, 2028. Potential alternative suppliers have until 5:00 PM on June 12, 2023, to submit notifications demonstrating their ability to provide equivalent products. The procurement specifically targets medical equipment used in emergency medical services, with a focus on specialized cots and fastening systems. Evaluation of potential alternative suppliers will be based on their capability to meet the precise specifications and performance requirements of the specified Stryker equipment.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The sole-source nature of the contract suggests that Stryker is the only qualified vendor for these specific medical equipment items. The total estimated contract value is $769,271.76 over the five-year period, with the first year estimated at $489,271.76 and an additional $70,000.00 allocated for future fiscal years. The contract will cover jurisdictions in Lane County and the City of Eugene, Oregon. No incumbent vendors are mentioned beyond Stryker, and the procurement appears to be a direct replacement or continuation of existing medical equipment provisions. The contract includes ProCare maintenance, indicating a comprehensive service approach that goes beyond simple equipment procurement. The sole-source designation suggests unique technological or performance characteristics that make Stryker the preferred and potentially only suitable vendor for these specific medical cots and fastening systems.