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

Washington County, Oregon, is issuing a public notice of intent to enter into a cooperative procurement (Sourcewell) for the purchase of sewer vacuum, hydro‑excavation, and municipal pumping equipment with related accessories and supplies. The anticipated spend on this contract is $1.5 million, and the primary vendor referenced is Vactor Manufacturing, LLC. The county seeks comments from prospective vendors by the deadline, after which the contract will be awarded through the cooperative process. • Scope: Supply of sewer vacuum, hydro‑excavation and municipal pumping equipment plus accessories. • Anticipated contract value: $1.5 million. • Cooperative procurement via Sourcewell (Minnesota) – vendors must be members or obtain membership. • Comment deadline: October 15, 2026 3:00 PM PT; no formal proposals are required at this stage.