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Jackson County approves sole‑source purchase of Earthbind 100 for surface stabilization
Summary
The Board approved Order No. 182‑26 authorizing Purchase Order No. 87347 with Western Emulsions Inc. for Earthbind 100 to support the Roads and Parks Surface Stabilization Program, citing a sole‑source determination under county rules and ORS 279B.075.
Jackson County commissioners voted unanimously on July 1, 2026, to approve Order No. 182‑26, authorizing Purchase Order No. 87347 with Western Emulsions Inc. for Earthbind 100. County Administrator Danny Jordan told the Board that the Roads and Parks Department needs Earthbind 100 for the Surface Stabilization Program and that the product is available locally only through Western Emulsions Inc.
Jordan said the product is "unique and only available locally through Western Emulsions Inc as authorized by Determination of Sole Source under Jackson County Local Contract Review Board Rules, Division 1-60.e.(8)(A)(B), and Oregon Revised Statute 279B.075." Commissioner Colleen Roberts moved to approve the order; Commissioner Randy Sparacino seconded and the motion passed (ayes: Roberts, Sparacino, Dyer).
The minutes do not record price, quantity, or delivery schedule. The action authorizes procurement under the county's sole‑source rules and the cited state procurement statute; procurement staff are expected to execute the purchase order with the vendor.
