BUYER’S GUIDE - For Master Price and Services Agreement - Information Technology Professional Business Services - Version 3.0 - Selection and Contracting Rules

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Buyer’s Guide for the Master Price and Services Agreements covering Information Technology Professional Business Services, version 3.0 (dated 10/27/2020). Describes the scope of included IT master agreements, the consultant pool and service matrix, and how Authorized Purchasers select and contract consultants using best value analysis or direct award for lower contract values. Outlines RFQ requirements, evaluation factors, WOC posting on ORPIN, legal review steps, and primary contacts for contract administration and vendor management.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatDOCX

Pages4

Reading Time2 min

AccessFree to download

Purpose and Included Agreements

Services scope and IT services matrix

Selection of Consultant; Contract

Direct award and best value analysis process

Request for quotes (RFQ) requirements

Evaluation and contract award

DOJ and DAS PS Review

Public contract legal sufficiency review

Entering WOC on ORPIN

Primary Contacts

BUYER’S GUIDE For Master Price and Services Agreement Information Technology Professional Business Services Version 3.0 dated 10/27/2020 (previously 2.9 dated 10/21/2020) This Buyer’s Guide focuses only on the IT Professional Business Services Master Price and Service Agreements. Please refer the to separate Buyer’s Guide for the Independent Quality Management Services(iQMS) Master Price and Service agreements, Version 1.1, dated 01/07/19. WHAT SERVICES ARE INCLUDED IN THESE IT MASTER PRICE AND SERVICES AGREEMENTS? 1.0 Purpose. As part of a broader effort to provide Authorized Purchasers with access to information technology services, including quality management, business and other professional services, the Basecamp Program within Department of Administrative Services, Procurement Services (DAS PS) and the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OSCIO) have established TWENTY-TWO (22) Master Price and Services Agreements (MPSA) to provide Authorized Purchasers with Information Technology Consulting Services. The 22 Consultants each have a MPSA covering one or more of the 43 services listed on the IT Professional Business Services Matrix. The link below will take you to the Matrix which includes the Consultant name, the services awarded, and MPSA number: HYPERLINK "https://www.oregon.gov/das/procurement/documents/ITProfBusSrvsMatrix.xlsx" https://www.oregon.gov/das/procurement/documents/ITProfBusSrvsMatrix.xlsx From time to time, DAS PS may award additional MPSAs or add services. SELECTION OF CONSULTANT; CONTRACT 2.0 Selection of Consultant. Unless Authorized Purchaser can justify some other sourcing method under ORS 279B.050, Authorized Purchaser shall select a particular Consultant for a single project, phased project or portfolio of projects through a best value analysis process (“BVA”) within the pool of Consultants holding a MPSA for the Service(s) desired. Authorized Purchasers are responsible for selecting and contracting with a Consultant in accordance with the process described in the MPSA. ORCPP Participants are responsible for selecting and contracting with Consultant(s) in accordance with the participant’s own statutes, rules and policies. 2.1 Direct Award. If the estimated value of the Contract is $10,000 or less, Authorized Purchaser may issue a Contract to the Consultant of its choice without a Best Value Analysis Process. 2.2 Best Value Analysis Process. If the estimated value of the Contract is over $10,000, Authorized Purchase must select a Consultant using the Best Value Analysis Process. Authorized Purchaser will develop and document the screening and selection criteria that detail the standard of best value for the Request for Quotes (“BVA Process”). Authorized Purchaser may consider many best value factors including without limitation: operating environment and technical requirements implicated in the underlying project; approach and related cost proposed for the Services; Consultant’s past performance and history; Consultant’s demonstrated skill and experience; Consultant’s expertise or certification in a given specialty area; Total price, delivery, service levels; References; or Consultant’s availability and resource capacity. 2.2.1 Request for Quotes. Authorized Purchasers shall use an electronic Request for Quote process. Authorized Purchasers will send the Request for Quote to all of the MPSA holders within the desired service category that are eligible to respond. The pool of eligible offerors must be based upon their designation of Service type(s) as identified in the service matrix. The Request for Quote will include at a minimum: designation of MPSA holders within the desired service(s) category Authorized Purchaser contact information description of the project; description of the required Services; project time frames; any other requirements (i.e. project plan and schedule, Key Person resumes, references, samples, costs) submittal time, date and place. RFQ Template: HYPERL

FAQs

What IT Professional Business Services are covered by these master agreements?

These Buyer’s Guides cover only IT Professional Business Services under the Master Price and Service Agreements and refer readers to a separate iQMS Buyer’s Guide for independent quality management services.

How does an Authorized Purchaser select a consultant under the best value process?

For contracts over $10,000, selection uses a Best Value Analysis Process where the purchaser develops screening and selection criteria and may consider technical requirements, cost approach, past performance, experience, delivery and service levels, references, and consultant availability.

When must a WOC be posted on ORPIN, and who are the primary contacts?

For DAS authority state agencies, any WOC over $10,000 must be posted on ORPIN under the consultant’s MPSA. Primary contacts are Debbie Davis (Contract Administrator) and Tara Maffeo (Vendor Manager).

Sep 2, 2026

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