16_Attachment_L_-_Supplier_Bid_Submission_Guide.pdf

This is a Supplier Bid Submission Guide document prepared for the State of Oklahoma in collaboration with NASPO ValuePoint for the SW1045 Emerging Technologies Master Agreement solicitation. The solicitation seeks qualified suppliers to provide emerging technologies consulting and services across two primary categories: Consulting services, which encompass advisory, planning, analysis, and implementation support; and Services, which focus on skilled professional resources for implementing, integrating, developing, and managing emerging technology solutions. The document provides guidance to potential bidders on the submission requirements and procedures for responding to this cooperative master agreement opportunity. Specific details regarding response deadlines, bidder conferences, site visits, award dates, and contract terms are referenced within the submission guide to ensure bidders understand all critical dates and requirements for participation.

The submission guide establishes the framework for bid evaluation, pricing submission, and compliance with state and cooperative procurement standards. This document serves as a critical resource for suppliers seeking to qualify under the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing agreement, which allows multiple state and local entities throughout the United States to utilize the resulting master agreements. The guide outlines the procedures that bidders must follow to ensure their submissions meet all technical and administrative requirements, including any necessary certifications, qualifications documentation, and pricing presentations relevant to the emerging technologies consulting and services categories.