PORTABLE WATER PIPELINE TRAILER

The City of Portland is issuing a sole source procurement notice for a portable water pipeline trailer. The City intends to purchase the trailer from Munnell & Sherril Inc., as they have previously manufactured trailers for the Regional Water Providers Consortium (RWPC) and possess a thorough understanding of the RWPC requirements. The estimated cost of the trailer is $177,377.50, and the contract term is a one-time purchase. The City is seeking this procurement to facilitate the integral use of repair parts and accessories with existing trailers in the region. • The procurement is for a portable water pipeline trailer. • The estimated cost is $177,377.50. • The contract term is a one-time purchase. • The City intends to purchase from Munnell & Sherril Inc. due to their experience with RWPC requirements. • The procurement is exempt from competitive bidding due to the sole source exception.