Reminder_PPConference_03122025.pdf

This document is a Solicitation Event Reminder issued by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) State Procurement Services for RFP Solicitation No. S-DASOBO-00011985 covering Upfitting Supply and Services. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 10:30 AM, and potential proposers must request an invitation by emailing John Starrs at John.Starrs@Das.Oregon.Gov. All interested parties are required to include all email addresses for which they want to receive the conference invite.

The solicitation seeks vendors to modify three Ford Transit cargo vans into Mobile American Job Centers (MAJC) for the Oregon Employment Department, with comprehensive technical requirements including laptop workstations, mounted screens, charging areas, and ADA-accessible design. The procurement emphasizes vendor expertise in vehicle upfitting, technology integration, and accessibility design, with a scoring system that prioritizes pricing, delivery schedule, federal guideline compliance, and technical specifications. The state strongly encourages participation from Certified Disadvantaged Businesses, including those certified by Oregon's Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity, and offers preferences for Oregon goods and services. Proposers must demonstrate organizational responsibility, technical support capabilities, warranty offerings, and a training plan for the modified vehicles.