Notice of Proposed Sole Source for Purchase of Two Refurbished JMS316 Engines

Clean Water Services, a public utility district in Hillsboro, Oregon, located within Washington County, is seeking to procure two refurbished Jenbacher JMS316 engine generators through a sole source procurement process. The district currently operates two of these engines at their Durham Water Resource Recovery Facility and requires replacements after the existing units have reached the end of their 60,000-hour operating life. The procurement involves purchasing two refurbished engines from Western Energy Systems, with the intent to replace the existing units and extend operational capabilities. The sole source justification is based on the specific manufacturer requirements and limited availability of compatible engines. The public notice was posted on September 15, 2022, with a deadline for potential protests set for 4:00 p.m. on September 22, 2022. Interested parties were instructed to contact Michelle Mann, the designated district representative, for additional information about the procurement.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Western Energy Systems has been identified as the sole source vendor for these specialized engine generators. The total project budget is $850,000, with each refurbished engine priced at $334,565, plus additional charges for generator refurbishment and shipping of the original engines. The proposed purchase represents a 79% cost savings compared to purchasing new engines, and the replacement units are expected to provide an additional 60,000 hours of service before requiring subsequent overhaul or replacement. The procurement will be executed under District Purchasing Rule 15-060, which allows for sole source purchases when only one manufacturer or seller can provide the required quality product. No incumbent vendor information beyond Western Energy Systems is provided in the documentation.