Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Procurement

Location:	Oregon
Posted:	Jun 29, 2026
Due:	Jul 6, 2026
Agency:	Morrow County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	43 - Pumps and Compressors J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
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Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Procurement – Distributor Truck Replacement Hydraulic Pump 2026-173-PR

Bid/RFP Status:

Open - accepting bids and proposals

Bid/RFP Due Date:

Monday, July 6, 2026 - 2:00pm

Bid/RFP Reference Number:

Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Procurement – Distributor Truck Replacement Hydraulic Pump 2026-173-PR

Morrow County hereby provides notice of its intent to award a Sole Source Procurement pursuant to ORS 279B.075 for the purchase of a replacement hydraulic pump for a Morrow County Public Works distributor truck.

Public Works has determined the replacement pump must be an exact replacement compatible with the existing hydraulic system and equipment configuration. Based on the County's findings, BearCat Pumps has been identified as the only known source capable of providing the required replacement component.

The estimated procurement value is $6,711.00, plus applicable freight charges.

Supporting Documents

SOLE SOURCE DETERMINATION (86 KB)

morrow_county_-_po06252026.1200_-_mc06242601.pdf (452 KB)

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MORROW COUNTY

SOLE SOURCE DETERMINATION

DATE: June 29, 2026

PROJECT/PROCUREMENT NAME: Distributor Truck Replacement Pump

PROCUREMENT NUMBER: 2026-173-PR

ESTIMATED PROCUREMENT VALUE: $6,711.00 (plus freight, if applicable)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Morrow County intends to award a sole source

procurement pursuant to ORS 279B.075 for the purchase of a replacement

hydraulic pump from BearCat Pumps for a Morrow County Public Works

distributor truck. The procurement is for a one-time purchase of the required

replacement component.

SOLE SOURCE BASIS

1. The existing distributor truck is equipped with a BearCat hydraulic pump

requiring an identical replacement for compatibility with the existing hydraulic

system.

2. The specified replacement pump is a direct replacement that matches the

existing equipment configuration and operating specifications.

3. Use of an alternate manufacturer or model could require engineering

modifications, additional labor, downtime, compatibility verification, and

increased cost to the County.

4. Based on information provided by Public Works, BearCat Pumps is the only

known source capable of providing the exact replacement pump meeting the

required specifications.

5. Procurement from BearCat Pumps is determined to be in the County's best

interest because it minimizes downtime, maintains equipment reliability, and

avoids unnecessary modification costs.

Supporting Documentation

• BearCat Pumps Quote MC06242601.

• Purchase Order #1200.

• Public Works justification/email supporting compatibility requirements.

• Any additional manufacturer documentation confirming compatibility.

Any entity wishing to protest this sole source determination must submit a written

protest within seven (7) calendar days of the date of this notice.

CONTACT NAME: Sandra Pointer, Risk & Procurement Manager

MAILING ADDRESS: 215 NE Main Ave., Irrigon, OR 97844

E-MAIL: spointer@morrowcountyor.gov

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Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Procurement – Distributor Truck Replacement Hydraulic Pump 2026-173-PR

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