NOTICE ONLY- Oregon Intent to Particiapte NASPO MRO Solicitation

The State of Oregon, specifically through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Procurement Services, is participating in an interstate cooperative procurement for Facilities Maintenance, Repair, Operations, and Industrial Supply (MRO) led by the State of Kentucky on behalf of NASPO ValuePoint. This solicitation aims to establish Master Agreements with qualified vendors to provide comprehensive MRO services and products across multiple categories. The procurement will allow state agencies, institutions of higher education, cities, counties, districts, political subdivisions, and nonprofit organizations within Oregon to purchase products and services through the resulting agreements. The Notice of Intent to Participate was posted on March 19, 2024, with a deadline for protests and questions set for March 26, 2024, at 4:00 pm Pacific Time. Interested vendors will be expected to provide MRO products and services that meet specific state and federal requirements, including compliance with information technology standards and federal funding regulations.

The procurement appears open to a wide range of vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the provided documents. All purchasing entities will be required to pay a two percent (2%) administrative fee on purchases made through the Master Agreements. The solicitation enables broad participation from various organizational types, including state agencies, higher education institutions, cities, counties, districts, and nonprofit organizations within Oregon. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the cooperative nature of the procurement suggests potential significant purchasing volume across multiple jurisdictions. The Participating Addendum will be effective upon the last signature and will terminate concurrent with the Master Agreement's termination. Vendors will need to demonstrate capability to provide comprehensive MRO products and services, meet state-specific insurance requirements, and comply with federal funding standards.