Notice of Intent to Participate with NASPO ValuePoint solicitation for Auto Parts

The State of Oregon is participating in a NASPO ValuePoint solicitation for Automotive Parts, with the State of California serving as the lead agency for this procurement. The primary objective is to establish price agreements that will serve the State of Oregon, its agencies, and members of the Oregon Cooperative Procurement Program (ORCPP). The solicitation seeks to obtain automotive parts through a cooperative purchasing arrangement, with the intent of achieving more favorable pricing through collective volume purchasing. The master agreements will have an initial term of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The State of Oregon anticipates an estimated annual spend of $500,000 and reserves the right to select awardee(s) based on the best value of products or services. The due date for the Notice of Intent to Participate is August 27, 2021, with the original posting date of July 21, 2021. Interested vendors should carefully review the solicitation details and contact information provided by the State of California as the lead agency.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. The State of Oregon is not obligated to enter into participating addenda with all awardees and may select contractors based on their ability to provide the most advantageous products and services. The procurement allows for potential selection of awardees by category, providing flexibility in the contracting process. While the specific budget allocation is estimated at $500,000 annually, the actual spend may vary depending on the needs of participating agencies and cooperative program members. The cooperative nature of the procurement suggests that multiple vendors may be awarded contracts, allowing participating entities to choose from a range of automotive parts suppliers. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. Potential respondents should carefully review the full solicitation documents to understand the complete scope of the procurement opportunity and the specific requirements for participation.