Public Notice of Direct Appointment

The Northern Wasco County People's Utility District (NWCPUD) has issued a public notice of direct appointment for a sole-source procurement with ITRON Inc. for Smart Meter Implementation Services in Wasco County, Oregon. This procurement is specifically targeting the implementation of smart meter technology, with ITRON Inc. being directly selected as the sole vendor for the project. The contract is structured as a direct appointment, meaning ITRON Inc. will not acquire any legal or equitable rights until a written contract is formally executed. The public notice was posted on November 13, 2023, with a response deadline of November 20, 2023. While specific detailed technical requirements are not extensively outlined in the available documentation, the procurement appears focused on upgrading metering infrastructure with advanced smart meter technology.

The procurement does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. The contract value is explicitly defined as not-to-exceed $199,430, providing a clear budget ceiling for the smart meter implementation project. NWCPUD reserves the right to cancel the notice of direct appointment at any time prior to contract execution, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technology infrastructure that might require integration. The notice also specifies that any public records requests related to this procurement must be submitted to the District following their established Public Records Request Policy, with associated fees and forms available on the District's website. The direct appointment approach suggests that ITRON Inc. was selected based on specific expertise or capabilities unique to their organization for this smart meter implementation initiative.