Oregon Participation in NASPO Masters for Small Package Delivery

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Background The State of Oregon, through its Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is issuing a Notice of Intent to participate in the NASPO ValuePoint Purchasing Program for Small Package Delivery Services. This initiative aims to establish Master Agreements with qualified contractors to meet the delivery needs of all Participating States. The solicitation is an interstate cooperative procurement led by the State of North Carolina. Work Details The contract involves providing Small Package Delivery Services, which includes shipping individual, smaller parcels that are not palletized and are handled individually by contractors. The services encompass retrieving small package orders from designated pick-up or drop-off locations, sorting, preparing for transit, and delivering these packages. Less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) services are explicitly excluded from this RFP and resulting Master Agreement(s). The awarded contractors will be responsible for ensuring timely and efficient delivery services across participating states. Period of Performance The contract period will be coterminous with the Master Agreement(s) established under solicitation number DPC-1472182913-MT, which is expected to last until January 20, 2026. Place of Performance The services will be performed across various locations within the State of Oregon and potentially other participating states as part of the NASPO ValuePoint program. Bidder Requirements Contractors must comply with specific insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability insurance. Additionally, contractors must adhere to federal provisions related to equal employment opportunity and Davis-Bacon Act compliance for prevailing wages. Contractors must also ensure that they are not on the BOLI current List of Contractors Ineligible to Receive Public Works Contracts.