Notice of Intent to Use Cooperative

The Beaverton School District has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Cooperative Contract for two Transit Style Electric School Buses, with the procurement conducted under ORS 279A.215(2)(a). The contract, valued at approximately $844,126.00, will be awarded to Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc. for the purchase of two electric school buses. The procurement opportunity is located within Washington County and involves Barlow City jurisdictions in Oregon, with a posted date of May 7, 2025, and a response deadline of May 13, 2025. Interested parties are permitted to submit comments or protests regarding the contract within seven calendar days of the notice date, with communications directed to contacts@beaverton.k12.or.us. Thomas Lunsford, the Contract Specialist, serves as the primary point of contact for this procurement opportunity.

The school district has emphasized a commitment to non-discrimination and equity, recognizing the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of providing the specified electric school buses. The contract represents a significant investment in sustainable transportation infrastructure for the school district, with the electric buses likely representing a strategic move toward reducing carbon emissions and modernizing the district's vehicle fleet. The approximate award value of $844,126.00 suggests a substantial procurement that could be of interest to vendors specializing in electric school bus manufacturing and transportation solutions. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation.