Procurement Information~24.docx

This is a Notice of Intent to Participate document from the State of Oregon regarding a NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing agreement for Products and Supplies for Correctional Facilities and Incarcerated Individuals, with South Carolina serving as the lead procurement state. The procurement will establish Master Agreements with qualified vendors to supply a comprehensive range of products and supplies for correctional institutions across Oregon. Eligible purchasers include all Oregon state agencies, higher education institutions, cities, counties, districts, political subdivisions, and nonprofit organizations. The initial master agreement term is two years with potential renewals extending the total contract period to five years. The Notice of Intent to Participate deadline is October 22, 2024, and interested parties may submit questions or comments to the state's designated point of contact prior to this date. Specific site visits or bidders' conferences are not mentioned in the available documentation.

The State of Oregon estimates its annual spend under the resulting Participating Addendum will exceed $6 million, though this represents a non-binding estimate rather than a guaranteed commitment. Respondents must be prepared to submit volume sales reports and pay a 2.0% administrative fee on gross total sales. No explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are specified in the procurement. The contract allows for multiple contractor awards, and purchasing entities maintain flexibility in vendor selection through methods including best value analysis, cost comparison, or brand name justification. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements and comply with federal funding guidelines. The procurement does not detail incumbent vendors, and the administrative structure permits the State of Oregon to enter into Participating Addenda with one or more awarded contractors.