Oregon Buys #S-R33123-00017901

Proposed Class Exemption for Alternative Contracting Methods for Utility Projects

Northern Wasco County People's Utility District (PUD) is proposing a class exemption from competitive bidding for certain public improvement contracts. - Government Buyer: - Northern Wasco County PUD (Local Contract Review Board) - Scope of Exemption: - Applies to construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, replacement, expansion, or major renovation of: - Electric generation, transmission, and distribution systems - Substations - Communications systems - Fiber optic infrastructure - Other related utility facilities - Alternative Contracting Methods: - Permits use of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other methods authorized by Oregon law - Products/Services Requested: - Advertising services for notice of bid solicitation and statutory notices (NIGP code 91502) - Unique Requirements: - Exemption allows flexibility in procurement for complex utility projects - Public comment and hearing opportunities prior to board decision - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice

Description

This procurement is a notice of proposed exemption for alternative contracting methods issued by Northern Wasco County PUD. It involves advertising services related to a public improvement project. The exemption would allow the use of alternative contracting methods such as Requests for Proposals for public improvement contracts involving utility infrastructure. The bid deadline is October 5, 2026, and no pre-bid conference is scheduled. The procurement is open and allows electronic quotes.

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