Notice of Intent to Utilize a Cooperative Contract

The City of Eugene, located in Lane County, Oregon, intends to procure Emergency Medical Services (EMS) equipment through a national cooperative procurement utilizing Sourcewell Contract #041823-STY with Stryker Sales, LLC. The procurement is being conducted under City of Eugene Administrative Rule 44-23-01-F, Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 279A.220, and OAR 137-046-0430, which allows for cooperative contract utilization. The specific procurement involves EMS equipment, though precise details about the exact items are not comprehensively outlined in the available documentation. Vendor comments and responses are due by 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and must be submitted via email to the City's Purchasing Analyst. The procurement process follows established municipal procurement guidelines, emphasizing transparency and competitive acquisition of necessary medical equipment. The opportunity was originally posted on October 29, 2024, with a response deadline of November 5, 2024.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears to be open through a national cooperative contract mechanism. The total estimated procurement amount is $361,032.87, representing a significant investment in EMS equipment for the City of Eugene. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. The contract will be administered through Sourcewell, a national cooperative procurement platform, which suggests potential accessibility for various vendors meeting the specified qualifications. The procurement appears designed to provide flexibility in acquiring necessary EMS equipment while maintaining competitive pricing and adherence to state and local procurement regulations.