Notice of Intent to Establish a Contract for Vehicle Upfit Services

Marion County, Oregon is seeking to establish a contract for vehicle upfit services through a Notice of Intent, with responses due on January 24, 2024, at 2 PM via the Marion County Procurement Collaboration Portal. The procurement aims to issue a purchase order to Lehr utilizing Placer County's Cooperative Contract #SCN106312 for vehicle modification services. This procurement is specifically for the Marion County Sheriff's Office and represents a collaborative contracting approach leveraging an existing cooperative agreement. The notice is not a formal solicitation but a request for comments from potential bidders or proposers, with the county committed to providing a written response to each comment received. Respondents should be prepared to provide detailed information about their vehicle upfitting capabilities, with the understanding that any submitted information labeled as a trade secret or confidential will be protected, though the county reserves the right to disclose such information if legally compelled.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, suggesting open competition among qualified vendors specializing in vehicle upfitting services. The anticipated contract value is approximately $100,000, indicating a moderate-scale procurement for vehicle modification services. Lehr is identified as the anticipated vendor through the cooperative contract, which suggests they have pre-negotiated pricing and terms that Marion County intends to leverage. The procurement process emphasizes transparency, with the county providing an opportunity for potential bidders to submit comments and feedback before finalizing the contract. Vendors interested in this opportunity should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in vehicle modification, familiarity with law enforcement vehicle requirements, and the ability to meet the specific upfitting needs of the Marion County Sheriff's Office.