Notice of Brand Standardization - ABB

The Water Environment Services division of Clackamas County is issuing a brand‑standardization notice that future solicitations for Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) used in sanitary sewer pump stations must specify the brand ABB. This is a pre‑emptive procurement policy rather than a specific solicitation, intended to create uniformity, reduce maintenance complexity, and achieve cost savings over a ten‑year period. Vendors must be able to supply ABB‑branded VFDs and may protest the brand requirement by the stated deadline. • Applies to all future VFD purchases for sanitary sewer pump stations in the county. • Requires compliance with the brand‑name specification (ABB) – no alternative brands permitted. • Provides a ten‑year standardization window, with the exemption period ending December 31 2030. • Protest deadline is October 8 2026, 5:00 PM; any objections must be submitted in writing to the Procurement Director.