Clackamas County is soliciting sealed bids for aeration basin improvements at the Tri-City Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). The notice classifies this as a public improvement using a competitive sealed bid process and lists specifications, drawings, and a bid package as attachments. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 21, 2026, at the facility; bids are due November 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Clackamas County seeks competitive market prices for assorted aggregate rock products, loaded FOB to various locations. The County Transportation Maintenance Division and other County departments will use the resulting price agreement for purchases on an as-needed basis. The listed product categories include sand and gravel, top soil and fill dirt, and lightweight aggregate.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Clackamas County, OR:Viable for highly specialized technical services or proprietary software when justified under “special needs or qualifications” or to ensure “continuity of service.” Work with a champion department to draft the sole source justification. For any contract expected to exceed $50,000, a public notice on OregonBuys and a seven-day protest period are required.
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Clackamas County regularly uses cooperative purchasing to fast-track buys and avoid local preference and competitive thresholds. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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C4 Metro Subcommittee Subcommittee Meeting
Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included an overview of the upcoming JPAC agenda, covering items such as the Cascadia high-speed rail development plan, the adoption of a regional van pool action plan, and the community connector transit study. A presentation on the 2040 Growth Concept provided a retrospective analysis of housing and transportation outcomes, including housing density, urban growth boundary expansions, and vehicle miles traveled trends. Participants discussed the challenges of housing production in expansion areas and requested more detailed, data-driven metrics regarding regional housing and transportation growth.
Clackamas County Land Use Hearing
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The hearing addressed a conditional use application for the expansion of the Springwater Cemetery, which is overseen by the Estacada Cemetery Maintenance District. Key topics included site suitability for the expansion onto property zoned timber, compliance with county cemetery requirements, and potential impacts on fire safety and surrounding land uses. Staff recommended approval with conditions, including a requirement to implement the use within four years and ensure appropriate driveway access. The applicant confirmed agreement with the proposed conditions.
Board of County Commissioners Issues And Updates Meeting
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The meeting focused on various administrative issues and project updates. Key discussions included multiple agreements for the Jennings Lodge park project, such as intergovernmental agreements with Metro, grant allocations, and a construction contract for park improvements. Additionally, the board reviewed a contract for upgrading aging security systems, including cameras and intercoms, at the Clackamas County Jail, and considered a lease amendment for commercial space to continue housing the sheriff's marine patrol unit.
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