Notice of Intent to Utilize Cooperative Contract to Purchase Fire Apparatus

The City of Eugene intends to utilize a cooperative procurement contract (Sourcewell Contract #113021-OKC1) to purchase three specific fire apparatus units from Pierce Manufacturing. The procurement includes one tractor-drawn aerial ladder, one aerial platform, and one velocity pumper, which will be acquired through an interstate cooperative procurement process authorized by City of Eugene Administrative Rule 44-14-08-F, Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 279A.220, and OAR 137-046-0430. This procurement is specifically applicable to Lane County, Oregon, and leverages a competitively awarded cooperative contract that allows eligible governmental entities to streamline their equipment acquisition process. The notice was originally posted on December 27, 2022, with vendor comments and responses due by January 3, 2023. The procurement method allows the City of Eugene to efficiently acquire essential fire department equipment through an existing, pre-negotiated contract that has already undergone competitive bidding.

The cooperative procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises based on the provided documentation. The total estimated procurement value is $4,427,348.00 for the three fire apparatus units. The procurement leverages the Sourcewell contract, which is an intergovernmental purchasing cooperative that has pre-negotiated terms with Pierce Manufacturing, enabling participating government entities to acquire fire apparatus more efficiently. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements are noted in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment purchase using an existing cooperative contract, which provides potential cost savings and administrative efficiency for the City of Eugene and potentially other jurisdictions in Lane County. The procurement method allows for direct acquisition of specialized fire department equipment through a pre-established contract mechanism.