Input on Oregon's Cooperative Procurement Statute

Sourcewell is seeking input from Oregon cities and counties on potential updates to the state's cooperative procurement statute.

These updates aim to simplify and clarify the process so that local governments can more easily access and use cooperative procurement contracts.

The survey takes about 2-3 minutes to complete. We're only collecting your city or county name to understand regional perspectives. No personal information will be collected or shared.

Thank you for your participation! Your input will help ensure future updates reflect local government procurement needs.

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* 1. Please provide the name of the city or county you work for.

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* 2. How often does your city or county currently use cooperative procurement contracts?

Frequently - for many purchases

Occasionally - for specific types of purchases

Rarely - only in limited cases

Never - we have not used cooperative procurement contracts

If you selected "Occasionally," please specify the type of purchases your city or county typically makes using cooperative procurement contracts.

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* 3. Has your city or county experienced challenges accessing or using cooperative procurement contracts under the current statute?

Yes - significant challenges

Yes - minor challenges

No challenges

Not applicable/have not used cooperative procurement contracts

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which types of purchases would benefit most from clearer cooperative procurement authority?

Public works projects

Maintenance or repair services

Professional or specialized services

Goods or materials

Equipment or vehicle purchases

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Which factors most influence your city or county's decision to use a cooperative procurement contract?

Cost savings

Time savings

Streamlined/simplified procurement process

Vendor quality or reputation

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which of the following would make cooperative procurement contracts easier for your city or county to access?

Clear statutory language or definitions

Simplified administrative process

Expanded eligibility for certain purchases

Education/training for staff

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How interested is your city or county in participating in a legislative effort to clarify Oregon's cooperative procurement statute?

Very interested - would consider submitting testimony or attending hearings

Somewhat interested - would like to stay informed

Not interested at this time

Unsure

Input on Oregon's Cooperative Procurement Statute

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* 1. Please provide the name of the city or county you work for.

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* 2. How often does your city or county currently use cooperative procurement contracts?

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* 3. Has your city or county experienced challenges accessing or using cooperative procurement contracts under the current statute?

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* 4. Which types of purchases would benefit most from clearer cooperative procurement authority?

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* 5. Which factors most influence your city or county's decision to use a cooperative procurement contract?

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* 6. Which of the following would make cooperative procurement contracts easier for your city or county to access?

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* 7. How interested is your city or county in participating in a legislative effort to clarify Oregon's cooperative procurement statute?

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* 8. Please share any additional comments or suggestion you may have related to cooperative procurement in Oregon.