Notice of Intent to Utilize a Cooperative Contract

The City of Eugene, located in Lane County, Oregon, intends to procure a Single-Engine Regenerative Air Sweeper from Elgin through a national cooperative procurement process. 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, utilizing the Sourcewell Contract# 093021-ELG. The procurement will be managed by the City of Eugene's Central Services Finance department, with Michelle Hahn serving as the Purchasing Analyst. Vendor comments are due by 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, and must be submitted via email to Eugene.Purchasing@ci.eugene.or.us. The procurement specifically targets street sweepers and specialty sweepers, along with related equipment, accessories, and supplies, with a clear focus on acquiring a specific type of regenerative air sweeper for municipal fleet operations.

There are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the procurement documents. The estimated procurement amount is $428,717.56 for the street sweepers and associated equipment. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the use of a national cooperative procurement through Sourcewell suggests a streamlined acquisition process that may facilitate broader vendor participation. The contract appears to be open to vendors capable of providing the specified single-engine regenerative air sweeper and related municipal fleet equipment. The procurement timeline indicates a relatively quick turnaround, with the notice posted on December 3, 2024, and vendor comments due by December 10, 2024, suggesting the City of Eugene is looking to expedite the acquisition of this municipal fleet equipment.