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

The Oregon Finance Department - Purchasing Division has issued a public notice of intent to utilize an interstate cooperative contract for a procurement exceeding $250,000, identified by solicitation number S-C03342-00017714. This action is part of a formal process to ensure transparency and compliance with procurement requirements for state and local government entities under the SLED classification. The notice was posted on August 7, 2026, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, allowing interested parties sufficient time to review and respond. The procurement will be conducted under an established interstate cooperative agreement, which permits leveraging pre-negotiated terms and pricing from other jurisdictions to achieve efficiency and cost savings. The agency responsible is based in Oregon, with no specific city or postal code provided for the office address, though the place of performance is confirmed to be within the state of Oregon. Primary point of contact for this solicitation is Carolyn Kraaz, identified as the Purchaser, who can be reached for inquiries related to the procurement. The opportunity is open for participation through the publicly accessible online portal at oregonbuys.gov, and no set-aside classification or NAICS code has been specified, indicating the contract is open to all qualified vendors eligible under the cooperative agreement. This notice serves to inform potential suppliers of the state’s intent to commit to a cooperative procurement vehicle without initiating a separate competitive bidding process.