CATERPILLAR INC Government Contracts in Oregon

Sourcewell awarded Caterpillar, Inc. a competitively procured contract for electrical power generation and related parts, supplies, and services. TriMet is relying on that cooperative purchasing agreement to obtain emergency generator equipment through authorized dealer Peterson Power Systems, Inc.

The Oregon Treasury currently holds more than $350 million in Caterpillar financial instruments through its Short-Term Fund. Public commenters urged the Oregon Investment Council to investigate or divest the position over alleged human-rights and climate risks.

Emerald PUD’s Short Mountain gas plant continues its long-standing equipment relationship with Caterpillar Inc., where locally documented engine manifold failures informed design improvements now adopted into Caterpillar’s product line. This collaboration enhances reliability of generation assets.

Staff at Emerald's Short Mountain gas plant collaborated with Caterpillar Inc. to improve engine manifolds, resulting in prototype designs that CAT has adopted into its product line. The minutes highlight this as a notable outcome of the utility’s equipment partnership.

Portland Community College highlights its ThinkBIG program, a partnership with Caterpillar Inc. that will be supported by a new 16,500-square-foot Dealer Service Technology Building scheduled for completion in Spring 2021. The facility will expand capacity for dealer-focused technical training, though specific contract terms are not detailed.