What is the deadline to comment on the cooperative procurement?

Comments must be submitted by May 18, 2026.

Who is the intended contractor for the fire alarm work?

GB Manchester, the contractor awarded the Forest Grove School District contract.

Bid Notice — 2755 SW Borland Road, Tualatin, OR

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West Linn‑Wilsonville School District plans to use a permissive cooperative procurement to hire GB Manchester for fire alarm design and installation at Rosemont Ridge Middle School, piggybacking on Forest Grove School District's contract. Public comments are due May 18, 2026.

Key Takeaways

District will piggyback FGSD contract for fire alarm work
Estimated procurement amount: $450,000
Public comment deadline: May 18, 2026
Submit comments to Catherine J. Firth at District Operation Center

Published: May 11, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Bid Notice
City: Tualatin
Address: 2755 SW Borland Road, Tualatin, OR

What to do next

1
Submit public comments
Deliver written comments by May 18, 2026 to Catherine J. Firth at 2755 SW Borland Road, Tualatin, OR or email firthk@wlwv.k12.or.us.
2
Review contract details
Request or review FGSD contract award information for GB Manchester to understand scope and pricing before commenting.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to comment on the cooperative procurement?: Comments must be submitted by May 18, 2026.
Who is the intended contractor for the fire alarm work?: GB Manchester, the contractor awarded the Forest Grove School District contract.
Where can I send comments about this procurement?: Send comments to Catherine J. Firth at the District Operation Center, 2755 SW Borland Road, Tualatin, OR, or email firthk@wlwv.k12.or.us.

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Legal terms in this notice

permissive cooperative procurement: A legal allowance for one public agency to use another agency's contract instead of running its own bidding process.
piggybacking: Using an existing contract awarded to another agency to obtain the same goods or services under the same terms.

Full Notice Text

WEST LINN -
WILSONVILLE
SCHOOL DISTRICTPUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT
TO ESTABLISH A
CONTRACT THROUGH A
PERMISSIVE COOPERATIVE
PROCUREMENTNotice is hereby given that West Linn - Wilsonville School District (the "District") intends to establish a contract through a permissive cooperative procurement under ORS 279A.215. The District intends to procure fire alarm design and installation services at Rosemont Ridge Middle School by piggybacking on a current fire alarm contract of the Forest Grove School District (FGSD). GB Manchester was awarded the FGSD contract and the District is permitted to piggyback on the contract and pricing. The total estimated amount of the procurement is $450,000.00. The deadline for submission of comments regarding this intent to establish a cooperative procurement is May 18, 2026. Comments must be submitted to Catherine J. Firth, Project Manager, at the District Operation Center, 2755 SW Borland Road, Tualatin, OR 97062. firthk@wlwv.k12.or.us. Published May 11, 2026.Published May 11, 2026. 4161407