Northbound Abilities Inc Floor Care Services Suitability Determination Final Order .pdf

NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC.

Floor Care Services Suitability Determination S-10700-00017182

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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF FLOOR CARE SERVICES SUITABILITY

FOR AN OREGON FORWARD CONTRACTOR

Department of Administrative Services, of the State of Oregon

In the Matter of Oregon Forward Contractor, ) DETERMINATION OF

NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC. ) SUITABILITY & ORDER,

Request for Suitability for providing Floor Care Services

ORS 279.845(2) requires the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to establish and publish a list of sources or potential sources of products and services produced by qualified non-profit agencies for individuals with disabilities, which DAS determines are suitable for procurement by public agencies pursuant to ORS 279A.025(4), 279C.335(1)(a) and ORS 279.835 to 279.850.

Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 125-055-0020 outlines the process used by DAS to make such a suitability determination.

FINDINGS OF FACT

A. Request:

(1) In accordance with OAR 125-055-0020(2), NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC. has submitted a request and supplied information to DAS to be included on the Procurement List for providing Floor Care Services, defined as professional cleaning, maintenance and restoration treatments to preserve the appearance, durability and safety of various flooring materials. The following information satisfies the criteria required under OAR 125-055- 0020(3).

(a) Oregon Forward Contractor Status: NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC. is compliant as an Oregon Forward Contractor in accordance with ORS 279.835(5)(a)(b)(c) and OAR 125- 055-0005 through 125-055-0040.

(b) Ownership: All equipment utilized in providing Floor Care Services is the sole property of or leased by NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC..

(c) Tied Products: In accordance with OAR 125-055-0020(2)(c), NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC. shall not obligate a public agency to buy a product tied to the Floor Care Services provided, unless the product provided is incidental to, or consumed in the performance of the Floor Care Services.

(d) Pricing: DAS will determine pricing per contract specifications. Pricing will meet the requirements of OAR 125-055-0030(2), Determination of Price.

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(e) Purpose, Value, Capability:

i. Labor Operations: NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC. plans to employ approximately 12 individuals with qualifying disabilities, as defined in ORS 279.835(3), who will complete the tasks.

ii. Appreciable Value: Individuals with qualifying disabilities will perform the activities required to Floor Care Services. Performing these tasks satisfies the requirement of adding measurable value in the rendition of the Floor Care Services.

iii. Salaries: NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC. employees that perform the activities involved Floor Care Services activities will receive wages commensurate with experience and role. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan options. Compensation for NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC.

employees performing these activities meets all legal requirements.

(f) Subcontractor Disclosure: NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC. does not plan on using subcontractors to fulfil Floor Care Services without consent from DAS.

(g) Quality Standards and Delivery Schedules: NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC. will make routine contact with their customers and guarantee their work.

B. Need for Product or Services

Public Agencies in Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill, Columbia, Marion, Polk, Linn, Clackamas, Hood River, and Wasco subject to ORS 279.850(1), require Floor Care Services.

CONCLUSIONS

Based on the Suitability Determination request and DAS’s fact-finding, Floor Care Services has satisfied the criteria required by OAR 125-055-0020 and will be included in the Oregon Forward Program Procurement List for Floor Care Services as suitable for procurement by public agencies.

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ORDER

DAS has determined Floor Care Services, as will be provided by NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC., meets all the criteria for Floor Care Services suitability in accordance with OAR 125-055- 0020 and shall be listed on the Oregon Forward Program Procurement List as suitable for procurement by public agencies pursuant to ORS 279A.025(4), 279C.335(a) and ORS 279.835 to 279.850 subject to the following conditions:

a. NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC. is approved to provide Floor Care Services to public agencies subject to ORS 279.850(1) in Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill, Columbia, Marion, Polk, Linn, Clackamas, Hood River, and Wasco provided they can meet the specifications and timelines of the contracting agency. Prior to offering these Floor Care Services in any other county, DAS must approve a request from NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC. to amend this suitability determination.

The Notice for Determination of Suitability to provide Floor Care Services to public agencies subject to ORS 279.850(1) in Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill, Columbia, Marion, Polk, Linn, Clackamas, Hood River, and Wasco provided by NORTHBOUND ABILITIES INC., on the Oregon Forward Program Procurement List shall constitute a final order under ORS 184.484.

Date of Posting Oregon Forward Program Manager

Department of Administrative Services

Effective Date of Listing

6/9/2026

7/9/2026

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C. Protest of Suitability Determination:

A person or entity may protest this suitability determination in writing by 5:00 p.m. on the 30th calendar day following the Date of Posting. The protest must be received through OregonBuys.

The written protest must demonstrate:

a. How the listing will adversely affect the person’s or entity’s ability to compete for public contracts for the product or services proposed to be listed, and,

b. How the product or services to be listed fails to satisfy the criteria stated in OAR 125-

055-0020(2).

If a timely, written protest is received, DAS will consider the protest and issue a written response to the protest in accordance with OAR 125-055-0020(6). In considering a timely protest, DAS may request further information and comment from the complaining party and the Oregon Forward Contractor that submitted the request for Suitability Determination.

DAS will not consider a protest unless it is in writing and received by 5:00 p.m. on the 30th day following the Date of Posting.