Notice of Intent to use Interstate Cooperative Contract for purchases in excess of $250, 000

Washington County, Oregon, has issued a Notice of Intent to utilize an Interstate Cooperative Contract through Sourcewell with the State of Minnesota for the procurement of Caterpillar equipment, products, and related services. The contract, identified as #040924, seeks to facilitate equipment rental with an anticipated spend of $350,000. Prospective bidders are invited to submit written comments by September 11th, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, following a seven-day comment period initiated on September 4th, 2025. All comments must be submitted electronically to wcpurchasing@washingtoncountyor.gov and will be reviewed by the county to determine if the cooperative procurement represents the best interest of the jurisdiction. Procurement Analyst I Carolyn Kraaz serves as the primary point of contact for any questions related to this procurement opportunity, which is being publicly posted on OregonBuys.

The procurement notice does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. While the cooperative contract is facilitated through Sourcewell, no details are provided regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation or specific vendor qualifications beyond the cooperative agreement with Caterpillar Inc. The contract appears to be open to suppliers capable of providing equipment rental services, with a potential contract value around $350,000. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and no specific requirements for existing infrastructure or technology integration are detailed in the available documentation. The county will make a written determination about the procurement's suitability after reviewing any submitted comments, with the ultimate goal of securing competitive and advantageous equipment rental services for Washington County.