NOTICE OF INTENT TO MODIFY A CONTRACT THROUGH A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT WITH VERTEX INC

The Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) intends to modify an existing contract with Vertex Inc. for Vertex Payroll Tax Software Annual Update Services. The modification will add funds totaling $40,261.00, an increase of $20,717.00 from the original amount of $19,544.00. The contract is for annual update services, suggesting a duration of 1 year. • The contract is for software update services, specifically for payroll tax software. • The contract is a sole source procurement, meaning that only one vendor (Vertex Inc.) is being considered. • Comments to the notice must be submitted to Ian Bethards-Nelson via email at [email protected] by February 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. local time.