Permissive cooperative

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) in Gresham, Oregon, is pursuing a Permissive Cooperative Procurement under ORS 279A.215 to acquire a Learning Management System (LMS) through the Chemeketa Community College Cooperative contract with Infrastructure Holdings Inc. (Canvas). The procurement is specifically targeting a comprehensive digital learning platform to support educational technology infrastructure for the college. The contract is structured for a six-year duration, with a specific procurement timeline requiring interested firms to submit written comments by July 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM to the Purchasing Office. Potential vendors must provide comments that clearly identify the specific Notice of Intent, with communications directed to Mejdi Mahjoub, the Purchasing Agent, at Mt. Hood Community College's purchasing department located at 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030. The procurement process emphasizes transparency, with the notice serving as an informational document rather than a direct solicitation, and mandates a specific protocol for potential vendors to raise comments or challenges to the intended procurement method.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Infrastructure Holdings Inc. (Canvas) is identified as the primary vendor for the Learning Management System, suggesting a potential sole-source or preferred provider arrangement. The total contract value is approximately $350,000 for the six-year term, indicating a significant investment in educational technology infrastructure. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned, the procurement is conducted through a cooperative contract mechanism, which typically allows for broader vendor participation. The LMS procurement appears to be focused on replacing or upgrading existing educational technology systems, with an emphasis on seamless integration and comprehensive digital learning capabilities. Interested parties are advised to carefully review the notice and prepare any potential comments or challenges within the specified seven-day window following the initial notice date.