Notice of Intent to Purchase - 6 Ford E450 Shuttle Buses

Clackamas County's Health, Housing & Human Services - Social Services Division is seeking to procure six Ford E450 Endera Category D 24' Shuttle Buses through the State of Oregon's Solicitation no. DASPS-2234-19 and existing price agreement #9475 with NW Bus Sales. The procurement is being conducted in accordance with Local Contract Review Board Rules C-046-0440, with a total estimated purchase value of $752,772.00. The buses are intended for use by the Social Services Division, suggesting transportation-related services for county residents. The notice was initially posted on October 18, 2022, with a response deadline of October 25, 2022 - providing vendors seven calendar days to submit any comments regarding the procurement. Vendors are instructed to direct any comments to Juliana Snegireff, the Procurement Analyst, via email.

The procurement appears to be conducted through an existing state contract, which may limit competitive bidding and suggest sole-source procurement with NW Bus Sales. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement method utilizes an existing state price agreement, which typically implies pre-negotiated pricing and terms that have already been competitively established. The substantial investment of $752,772.00 indicates a significant fleet expansion or replacement for the county's social services transportation needs. While specific integration requirements are not detailed, the procurement suggests a standardized approach to vehicle acquisition using state-level contracting mechanisms. The procurement appears focused on obtaining standardized shuttle buses with specific category and size specifications (Category D, 24-foot vehicles) to support county social services transportation infrastructure.