Public Notice

Washington County, Oregon is pursuing an interstate cooperative procurement through HGACBuy (Houston-Galveston Area Council) for the acquisition of a Lenco BearCat G3 fully armored tactical vehicle. The specific vehicle will be a F-550 chassis model with a 131-inch wheel base, configured as an off-road edition. This procurement is being conducted pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute 279A.220, which allows for interstate cooperative agreements. The county is currently evaluating the potential purchase and is soliciting public comments regarding the proposed procurement. Interested parties or potential vendors must submit any comments by August 8, 2022, which is the formal comment period deadline. The procurement process involves a sole source consideration, as the county already maintains a BearCat in its existing fleet and has staff trained in the vehicle's repair and maintenance protocols. The county will review submitted comments and prepare a written determination about whether the cooperative procurement represents the most beneficial approach.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The estimated procurement value is up to $433,000, with the contract administered through HGACBuy contract number EN06-10, which is effective through September 30, 2022. Lenco Industries, Inc. is the identified vendor for this tactical vehicle procurement. The county's existing infrastructure includes a current BearCat vehicle, suggesting this procurement is intended to supplement or replace existing fleet assets. No specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement seems focused on acquiring a specialized tactical vehicle for law enforcement or emergency response purposes, with the county leveraging an existing cooperative purchasing contract to streamline the acquisition process. The sole source consideration indicates the county views this procurement as strategically aligned with current operational needs and existing equipment capabilities.