Notice of Intent to Utilize a Cooperative Contract

The City of Eugene intends to procure a CAT 938 loader through a national cooperative procurement process, utilizing administrative provisions under City of Eugene Administrative Rule 44-25-01-F, Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 279A.220, and OAR 137-046-0430. The specific procurement involves purchasing the equipment directly from Peterson CAT, a designated vendor within a cooperative contract framework. The procurement is jurisdiction-specific to Lane County, Oregon, and represents a targeted municipal fleet equipment acquisition. The CAT 938 loader is a specialized piece of heavy machinery typically used for municipal infrastructure, construction, and maintenance operations. Key dates for this procurement opportunity include a posting date of July 29, 2025, with a response deadline of August 5, 2025. The procurement method leverages cooperative purchasing guidelines to streamline the equipment acquisition process, allowing the City of Eugene to efficiently obtain necessary fleet equipment through pre-negotiated contract terms.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment purchase through an existing cooperative contract with Peterson CAT as the sole identified vendor. While precise budget details were not disclosed, municipal loader equipment typically ranges from $150,000 to $250,000 depending on specific model configurations and included features. The procurement appears to be focused solely on equipment acquisition rather than involving complex service integrations or technology infrastructure requirements. The use of a cooperative procurement approach suggests potential cost efficiencies and streamlined acquisition processes for the City of Eugene's fleet management objectives. The procurement is specifically aligned with Lane County's municipal equipment needs and follows standard Oregon state procurement regulations for cooperative purchasing.