Services Doc2453262192 Notice of Intent to procure VMWare software

The City of Portland, Oregon's Procurement Services has issued a Notice of Intent to use a permissive cooperative procurement for VMware enterprise software licensing, with written comments due November 4, 2026. The procurement runs through Carahsoft Technology Corporation's Cooperative Contract R240303, administered by OMNIA Partners, under solicitation reference SR2453262116. This is a notice of intent, not an open solicitation, so the vehicle, not a competitive bid, determines who can supply the licenses.

The City estimates the procurement at $354,743.48. Any firm wishing to comment on the City's intent must submit written comments to the Chief Procurement Officer within seven days of the October 26, 2026 issuance, and comments must include sufficient identifying information about the notice. The Chief Procurement Officer will not consider comments received after that window. The notice remains posted for a minimum of seven days before contract award. The notice is published under Portland City Code 5.33.160(C) and (F). Questions go to Kristina Kolata at Kristina.kolata@portlandoregon.gov or (503) 865-6252.