Online Marketplace

Rockland County, NY is issuing a Request for Competitive Offers (RFP) for an Online Marketplace on behalf of the GovMVMT Cooperative, which includes multiple states, local governments, school districts, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations across the United States. The procurement seeks qualified suppliers to establish a master agreement for providing a comprehensive online marketplace platform capable of delivering diverse transactional items including office supplies, education accessories, home and kitchen products, IT peripherals, scientific equipment, clothing, and miscellaneous items. The online marketplace must feature an out-of-the-box e-commerce platform with multi-user accounts, customizable workflows, secure login, online catalog, mobile accessibility, and various payment methods. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted using a 1000-point scoring system, with points allocated across cost offer (250 points), detailed response (150 points), product options (150 points), MWBE participation (100 points), and other factors. Key procurement dates include a virtual pre-bid meeting on June 5, 2025, a question submission deadline of June 17, 2025, and proposal submissions due on June 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.

The RFP emphasizes MWBE (Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise) participation, indicating a preference for diverse supplier engagement. The contract will have an initial five-year term with options to renew for two additional three-year periods, with an estimated annual contract volume of $100 million. Suppliers will be required to provide quarterly sales reports and pay a supplier convenience fee not exceeding 2% of total sales. The pricing model is dynamic, requiring suppliers to offer competitive pricing equal to or better than other pricing options available to public agencies. Suppliers will be assessed using a market basket of approximately 50 items to evaluate pricing structure, product options, and overall value. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the RFP suggests the selected supplier(s) will need to integrate with existing governmental procurement systems and provide a seamless, technology-driven purchasing experience for participating public agencies across all 50 states.