PO2753- Intent to Participate.pdf

NASPO ValuePoint

INTENT TO PARTICPATE

Cooperative Contracts for eProcurement Solutions

I. PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Agreement is to provide interested NASPO states with the opportunity to participate in multi-state cooperative contract(s) for eProcurement Solutions.

II. SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT(S)

The State of Maine is authorized by agreement of the participants to act as the procurement officer in developing multi-state cooperative contract(s) for eProcurement Solutions.

The resulting contracts will be non-mandatory.

Administrative Fee

There will be a 0.25% NASPO ValuePoint administrative fee associated with these contracts. It is anticipated that the individual states will be able to add an administrative fee when the state executes its Participating Addendum.

III. TERM OF THE CONTRACT

The initial term of the contract(s) will be established for five (5) years from the date of award with options to renew the contract(s) an additional ten (10) years.

IV. SOLICITATION AND CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The solicitation and contract development shall be accomplished in compliance with the NASPO

ValuePoint Process Guide and the NASPO Memorandum of Agreement for the NASPO cooperative purchasing program, incorporated herein by reference.

Solicitation Publication Period

Bidders/Offerors will be given at least 40 days after publication to submit proposals.

Solicitation Type and Evaluation Criteria

This RFP will be issued and evaluated in concert with the procurement laws and rules of the State of

Maine by a sourcing team comprised of members from several states.

Award(s): The solicitation will permit multiple awards.

Additional Requested Information

State-specific Terms and Conditions: If the participating state wishes to include any state-specific terms and conditions with the release of this RFP, please attach those with this Intent to Participate. Please only include specific terms and conditions needed by your state that are NOT already included in the

RFP and Master Agreement Terms and Conditions. Any state-specific terms and conditions will be negotiated by the participating state in the Participating Addendum. The Lead State will not negotiate or address any vendor questions on other states’ terms.

Annual Estimated Volume: Please indicate your anticipated annual volume of spend on products and services within the scope of this RFP, including any potential political subdivision usage if available.

(This may be based on prior years’ spend.)

Anticipated Annual State Spend Not Available

Anticipated Annual Political Subdivision Spend Not Available

Total Anticipated Annual Spend Not Available

State of Illinois

Ellen H. Daley, Chief Procurement Officer for General Services

Director Name

217-558-2231 Ellen.H.Daley@illinois.gov

Director Phone Director Email

Director has approved ITP to be submitted? Yes ☒ No ☐

(Click appropriate box)

State-specific T&Cs to be included in RFP? Yes ☒ No ☐

(Click appropriate box and attach)

Alexandria Wilson, State Purchasing Officer

State Point of Contact Name and Title

217-685-0568 Alexandria.Wilson@illinois.gov

Phone Email

Please email this completed “Intent to Participate” document by March 25, 2021, to:

Fay Tan

Cooperative Contract Coordinator

NASPO ValuePoint ftan@naspovaluepoint.org mailto:Ellen.H.Daley@illinois.gov mailto:Alexandria.Wilson@illinois.gov