255-2_State+Contract+Summary_Updated.docx

ND STATE CONTRACT INFORMATION

CONTRACT INTRODUCTION

The cooperative solicitation carried out by the State of Oregon and NASPO ValuePoint resulted in multiple awards to vendors. The State of ND executed Participating Addendums (PA’s) with vendors receiving the most category awards and those with the ability to provide adequate sales and service coverage throughout ND. A list of the categories awarded and the vendors the State of ND has executed PA’s with is below:

· Category 1: Janitorial Supplies, Equipment, and Sanitation Cleaning Chemicals -includes but not limited to cleaning chemicals, hand soaps, paper products, trash can liners, adhesives.

· Category 2: Fasteners - includes but is not limited to thread fasteners, anchors, bolts, cables, clips, hose couplings, inserts, lock nuts, pins, plates, rivets, screws, studs, and washers.

· Category 3: Material Handling - includes but is not limited to hand trucks, ladders, welding supplies, shop supplies, containers, cabinets, chains, wire rope, pails/drums. Motor rider forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallets jacks, stackers, and tow tractors.

· Category 4: Plumbing Equipment - includes but is not limited to facets, fittings, pipes, water filters, drains, pumps, and plumbing tools.

· Category 5: Power Sources - includes but is not limited to electric power grid, such as an electrical outlet, energy storage devices such as batteries or fuel cells, generators or alternators, solar power converters, or another power supply, other batteries, electric vehicle charging stations and parts, solar energy, and AC and DC power supply.

· Category 6: Landscaping and Outdoor Supplies and Equipment - includes but is not limited to seasonal lawn and grounds maintenance supplies.

· Category 7: Lamps, Lighting, Ballasts, and Equipment - includes but is not limited to lamps, ballasts, fixtures, bulbs, diodes, and tubes.

· Category 8: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) - includes but is not limited to air filters, blowers, diffusers, fans, coolant, small heaters, air conditioning units (window and portable), foam coil cleaners, filters, and valves.

· Category 9: Hand Tools - includes but is not limited to hammers, pliers, rakes, screw drivers, shoves, hand saws, and measuring tools.

· Category 10: Power Tools - includes drills, saws, table saw, air compressor, band saw, sander.

· Category 11: Electrical Supplies and Equipment - includes but is not limited to circuit breakers, conduits, electrical boxes, fuses, switches, outlets, cords and plugs.

· Category 12: Paint and Related Supplies - includes but is not limited to paint interior and exterior, primers, coatings, brushes, paint pans, fire retardant sealants, and stirrers.

· Category 13: Security - includes but is not limited to cameras, strobes, safes, locks.

· Category 14: Safety - includes personal protective equipment and related building safety equipment, eye protection, protective clothing, barricades, fire escape ladders, master lock, hearing protection and head and face protection, hand sanitizer, gloves, and sorbents.

· Category 15: Other - Contractor is allowed to sell other items related to MRO but not specifically listed above. Products that are not included in the Exclusion Section II, may not be sold.

EXCLUSIONS

The Master Agreements resulting from this solicitation are not intended to replace or materially overlap in scope with other NASPO ValuePoint contract portfolios, including the following:

· Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and Accessories (State Contract #291)

· Ground Maintenance Equipment (State Contract #398)

· Automotive Parts (State Contract #373)

· Office Furniture (State Contract #049-A)

· Computer Equipment, Peripherals & Related Services (State Contract # 022)

· Multi-Function Devices and Related Software, Services, and Cloud Solutions (State Contract # 131)

· Laboratory Equipment and Supplies (State Contract # 171) Offerors may include equipment, accessories, and services available under these portfolios only to the extent that such solutions are complementary to the equipment, products, or services being proposed by Offeror. The Lead State may, at its sole discretion, reject products and services from an Offeror’s proposal, or remove products and services from a Contractor’s Master Agreement, if the Lead State determines that such products and services exceed the intended scope of this solicitation or do not comply with this requirement.

Other Exclusions:

· Electric vehicle charging station and/or installation

· Public safety electronic equipment or any first responder electronic equipment

· Drones, drones’ maintenance, and parts

· Software or SaaS solutions

· Products available on other North Dakota State Contracts

· Ballasts and lamps (State Contract # 006)

· Office supplies (State Contract # 200)

· Disposable gloves (State Contract # 009)

· Vehicle batteries (State Contract # 045)

· Dry cell batteries (State Contract # 011)

· Warning lights (State Contract # 061)

· Warewashing (State Contract # 094)

· Janitorial supplies (State Contact #007)

· Janitorial and food service disposable products (State Contract # 009)

· Trash bags (State Contract # 021)

· Any order over $200,000

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Check the State contract website for the contractor and contract administrator information.

WEBSITE ONLINE ORDERING CAPABILITY

You will need a username and password to log into the websites for each of the contractors to see Contract pricing. You may either contact the representatives or request access from their websites. Each contractor’s process varies slightly, but the contacts will assist you with any questions. Once you have been assigned a username and password, you may access the appropriate Contractor’s website and sign in.

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

This contract is a cooperative purchasing contract established pursuant to N.D.C.C § 54-44.4-13. This contract is made available to state entities, institutions under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Higher Education, other government entities (including counties, cities, townships, public primary and secondary educational entities, governmental boards and commissions), nonprofit entities established on behalf of public entities, tribal agencies, transportation providers under N.D.C.C § 39-04.2, and the International Peace Garden (hereafter known as “Ordering Agencies”). Participation in this open-ended contract is not mandated; therefore, the estimated volume of this contract is not known. CONTRACTOR may contact the Procurement Officer for assistance in determining whether an entity is eligible to purchase under this contract.

PRICING

See individual CONTRACTOR’s websites for pricing.

MINIMUM ORDER

There is no minimum order amount under this Contract; however, some products may be limited by manufacturer packaging, therefore CONTRACTOR(s) may require case quantity be ordered. Check with the CONTRACTOR you are purchasing from with questions on packaging and case quantity.

METHOD OF ORDER PLACEMENT

Purchasing Entities may place orders under this Participating Addendum by referencing the Participating State Contract Number: 255-2 as well as the Lead State Master Agreement No. MA 758 2500000 413 on an Order. Each Order placed under this Participating Addendum is subject to the pricing and terms set forth herein and in the Master Agreement, including applicable discounts, reporting requirements, and payment of administrative fees to NASPO ValuePoint and Participating Entity, if applicable.

PAYMENT TERMS

Payment will normally be made within thirty days after delivery and acceptance of commodities under this contract and receipt of a correct invoice acceptable to the Purchasing Agency or Entity. Invoices are to be submitted per order. All invoices and payment inquiries must be directed to the Ordering Agency.

ORDER LIMITS PER PURCHASE

Ordering from this contract is dependent upon the total amount of the purchase.

· Orders up to $200,000. Purchasing agencies may place orders totaling up to $200,000 under this contract. Ordering agencies may purchase from only the respective awarded contractor’s categories.

· Orders over $200,000. Orders totaling over $200,000 are outside the scope of this contract. Ordering agencies must comply with competitive bidding requirements for purchases totaling over $200,000.

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