Notice of Proposed Sole Source Award - Master Contract for Equipment and Services

Clean Water Services (District), a public water utility located in Hillsboro, Oregon in Washington County, is issuing a Notice of Proposed Sole Source Award for a Master Contract for Equipment and Services. The procurement involves the authorization to purchase equipment, parts, and associated services specifically designed for water resource recovery facilities. The District has determined that the requested goods are available from only one source, identifying Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. as the sole source vendor. The solicitation was posted on March 4, 2026, with a deadline for written protests by 4:00 p.m. on March 12, 2026. Affected bidders or proposers may submit protests to the District's Procurement Specialist, Dawn York, at 2550 SW Hillsboro Highway, Hillsboro, OR 97123 or yorkda@cleanwaterservices.org. Detailed proposed findings regarding the sole source determination are available at the District's Administration Building or by contacting Ms. York upon request. The notice does not specify pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, or specific evaluation criteria beyond the sole source justification.

This procurement does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or particular organizational qualifications beyond the capability to supply the specialized equipment and services for water resource recovery facilities. Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. is identified as the incumbent vendor and proposed awardee for this Master Contract. The notice does not provide information regarding possible award values, budget ranges, contract duration, renewal options, or funding sources. Interested parties should note that the District maintains specific rules governing protest procedures and required information for filing protests, which are available from Ms. York upon request. Prospective vendors seeking detailed information about the procurement should contact the Procurement Specialist directly for comprehensive specifications and protest filing requirements.