Public notice of intent to use cooperative contract in excess of $250, 000

Washington County, Oregon is pursuing a cooperative procurement agreement through the Oregon Cooperative Procurement Program (ORCPP) with CDW Government LLC for IT hardware and a planned Dell server hardware refresh. The procurement is being conducted under Oregon Revised Statute 279A.205 through 279A.255, which allows for cooperative purchasing arrangements. Prospective bidders and suppliers are invited to submit comments regarding the procurement, with a strict deadline of 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, December 8th, 2025. Comments must be submitted to wcpurchasing@washingtoncountyor.gov and addressed to the Procurement Manager. The notice was originally posted on OregonBuys on December 1st, 2025, with the Member Contract number 5603 originating from the State of Oregon. Washington County will conduct a written determination to assess whether the cooperative procurement with CDW Government LLC serves the best interests of the county following the comment period.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The anticipated spend for this procurement exceeds $250,000, targeting IT hardware and server infrastructure refresh. CDW Government LLC is identified as the primary vendor for this cooperative contract, with Washington County seeking to leverage existing pricing agreements. Commenters are advised that they are responsible for confirming receipt of their submissions, and any comments received after the seven-day deadline will not be considered. Questions regarding the procurement can be directed to Carolyn Kraaz, Procurement Analyst I, at the provided email address. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement's value is noted to be in excess of $250,000, indicating a significant technology investment for Washington County's IT infrastructure modernization efforts.