Notice of Intent to Establish a Contract Through Sole Source Procurement

The Tri‑County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) issued a sole‑source Notice of Intent to award a contract to Tait North America Inc. for the replacement of TAG (radio‑frequency identification) devices used on its bus and rail fleet. The procurement covers communication equipment classified under commodity codes 07045, 07010, and 07020, with an estimated contract value of $73,232.96. Delivery is scheduled to begin around May 22 2026 and conclude by July 13 2026. Stakeholders may submit comments on the notice by May 22 2026. • Scope: Replacement of TAG devices for bus and rail vehicles (communication equipment). • Estimated value: $73,232.96 (firm‑fixed‑price). • Timeline: Performance period May 22 – July 13 2026; comment deadline May 22 2026. • Procurement method: Sole‑source; no competition, vendor pre‑identified (Tait North America Inc.). • Contact: Ian Bethards‑Nelson, Contracts Administrator ([email protected]).