NOTICE ONLY- Oregon Intent to Particiapte NASPO MRO Solicitation

The contract involves a cooperative procurement initiated by the State of Kentucky for Facilities Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) as well as industrial supplies, with the goal of establishing Master Agreements with successful proposers. This procurement is part of an interstate effort led by Kentucky, allowing participating states to streamline their purchasing processes and leverage collective buying power. The solicitation aims to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a broad range of MRO and industrial products across multiple states, ensuring cost-effective and efficient procurement for participating agencies. Additionally, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services has expressed its intent to participate in this NASPO (National Association of State Procurement Officials) MRO solicitation, which is posted under solicitation number S-10700-00009829. The Oregon solicitation was posted on March 19, 2024, with a response deadline of March 26, 2024. Interested vendors can find further details and respond through the Oregon Buys portal. The contract is structured to support statewide procurement needs, with a focus on ensuring reliable supply sources for maintenance, repair, and industrial supplies across Oregon and other participating states, fostering cooperative purchasing efficiencies.