Common use of Promotion of the NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Clause in Contracts

Promotion of the NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement. The NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Terms and Conditions include program provisions governing participation in the cooperative, reporting and payment of administrative fees, and marketing/education relating to the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Procurement Program. Technical and management evaluation factors may include evaluation of: the likely effectiveness of the Offeror’s promotion of the Master Agreement; the Offeror’s understanding of and approach to administration of and reporting under the Master Agreement; the risk that Offeror’s contractual obligations to other procurement cooperatives’ may impede achievement of the objectives of the ValuePoint cooperative procurement program, in which case awards could be Lead-State-Only awards. In this regard, a. Briefly describe how you intend to promote the use of the Master Agreement. b. Knowing that state procurement officials (CPO) must permit use of the Master Agreement in their state, how will you integrate the CPO’s permission into your plan for promoting the agreement? c. Public entities are sensitive to “scope” issues, that is, whether performance is within the intended scope of the solicitation as awarded. In the context of your method of promoting agreements of this nature, how would you clarify any questions regarding the scope the agreement with respect to any potential order? d. Through its Cooperative Development Coordinators, Supplier Development Director and Education & Outreach team, NASPO ValuePoint assists Lead States by engaging contractor’s in strategies aimed at promoting master agreements. What opportunities and/or challenges do you see in working with NASPO ValuePoint staff in this way? e. Does your company participate in any other public procurement cooperatives? If yes, explain any restrictions or requirements that other cooperatives place on your company for participating with NASPO ValuePoint.

Promotion of the NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement. The NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Terms and Conditions include program provisions governing participation in the cooperative, reporting and payment of administrative fees, and marketing/education relating to the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Procurement Program. Technical and management evaluation factors may include evaluation of: the likely effectiveness of the Offeror’s promotion of the Master Agreement; the Offeror’s understanding of and approach to administration of and reporting under the Master Agreement; the risk that Offeror’s contractual obligations to other procurement cooperatives’ may impede achievement of the objectives of the ValuePoint cooperative procurement program, in which case awards could be Lead-State-Only awards. In this regard, a. Briefly describe how you intend to promote the use of the Master Agreement. b. Knowing that state procurement officials (CPO) must permit use of the Master Agreement in their state, how will you integrate the CPO’s permission into your plan for promoting the agreement? c. Public entities are sensitive to “scope” issues, that is, whether performance is within the intended scope of the solicitation as awarded. In the context of your method of promoting agreements of this nature, how would you clarify any questions regarding the scope the agreement with respect to any potential order? d. Through its Cooperative Development Coordinators, Supplier Development Director Coordinators and Education & Outreach team, NASPO ValuePoint assists Lead States by engaging contractor’s in strategies aimed at promoting master agreements. What opportunities and/or challenges do you see in working with NASPO ValuePoint staff in this way? e. Does your company participate in any other public procurement cooperatives? If yes, explain any restrictions or requirements that other cooperatives place on your company for participating with NASPO ValuePoint.

Promotion of the NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement. The NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Terms and Conditions include program provisions governing participation in the cooperative, reporting and payment of administrative fees, and marketing/education relating to the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Procurement ProgramValuePoint. Technical and management evaluation factors may include evaluation of: the likely effectiveness of the Offeror’s promotion of the Master Agreement; the Offeror’s understanding of and approach to administration of and reporting under the Master Agreement; the risk that Offeror’s contractual obligations to other procurement cooperatives’ may impede achievement of the objectives of the ValuePoint cooperative procurement programNASPO ValuePoint, in which case awards could be Lead-State-Only awards. In this regard, a. Briefly describe how you intend to promote the use of the Master Agreement. b. Knowing that state procurement officials (CPO) must permit use of the Master Agreement in their state, how will you integrate the CPO’s permission into your plan for promoting the agreement? c. Public entities are sensitive to “scope” issues, that is, whether performance is within the intended scope of the solicitation as awarded. In the context of your method of promoting agreements of this nature, how would you clarify any questions regarding the scope the agreement with respect to any potential order? d. Through its Cooperative Development Coordinators, Supplier Development Director and Education & Outreach team, NASPO ValuePoint assists Lead States by engaging contractor’s in strategies aimed at promoting master agreements. What opportunities and/or challenges do you see in working with NASPO ValuePoint staff in this way? e. Does your company participate in any other public procurement cooperatives? If yes, explain any restrictions or requirements that other cooperatives place on your company for participating with NASPO ValuePoint.

Promotion of the NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement. The NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Terms and Conditions include program provisions governing participation in the cooperative, reporting and payment of administrative fees, and marketing/education relating to the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Procurement Program. Technical and management evaluation factors may include evaluation of: the likely effectiveness of the Offeror’s promotion of the Master Agreement; the Offeror’s understanding of and approach to administration of and reporting under the Master Agreement; the risk that Offeror’s contractual obligations to other procurement cooperatives’ may impede achievement of the objectives of the ValuePoint cooperative procurement program, in which case awards could be Lead-State-Only awards. In this regard,; a. Briefly describe how you intend to promote the use of the Master Agreement. b. Knowing that state procurement officials (CPO) must permit use of the Master Agreement in their state, how will you integrate the CPO’s permission into your plan for promoting the agreement? c. Public entities are sensitive to “scope” issues, that is, whether performance is within the intended scope of the solicitation as awarded. In the context of your method of promoting agreements of this nature, how would you clarify any questions regarding the scope the agreement with respect to any potential order? Xxxx and Xxxxxx will educate both the Account Executives and District Service Mangers to ensure they understand the sensitive nature of complying with MPAs/PAs as awarded. If additional clarification is required, BH has resources available to assist AEs and DSMs with scope issues to ensure that all potential orders are in compliance. d. How will your company manage due dates for administrative fee payments and usage reports? d. e. Through its Cooperative Development Coordinators, Supplier Development Director Coordinators and Education & Outreach team, NASPO ValuePoint assists Lead States by engaging contractor’s vendors in strategies aimed at promoting master agreements. What opportunities and/or challenges do you see in working with NASPO ValuePoint staff in this way? e. Does your company participate in any other public procurement cooperatives? If yes, explain any restrictions or requirements that other cooperatives place on your company for participating with NASPO ValuePoint.

Promotion of the NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement. The NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Terms and Conditions include program provisions governing participation in the cooperative, reporting and payment of administrative fees, and marketing/education relating to the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Procurement Program. Technical and management evaluation factors may include evaluation of: the likely effectiveness of the Offeror’s promotion of the Master Agreement; the Offeror’s understanding of and approach to administration of and reporting under the Master Agreement; the risk that Offeror’s contractual obligations to other procurement cooperatives’ may impede achievement of the objectives of the ValuePoint cooperative procurement program, in which case awards could be Lead-State-Only awards. In this regard, a. , Briefly describe how you intend to promote the use of the Master Agreement. b. . Knowing that state procurement officials (CPO) must permit use of the Master Agreement in their state, how will you integrate the CPO’s permission into your plan for promoting the agreement? c. ? Public entities are sensitive to “scope” issues, that is, whether performance is within the intended scope of the solicitation as awarded. In the context of your method of promoting agreements of this nature, how would you clarify any questions regarding the scope the agreement with respect to any potential order? d. ? Through its Cooperative Development Coordinators, Supplier Development Director and Education & Outreach team, NASPO ValuePoint assists Lead States by engaging contractor’s in strategies aimed at promoting master agreements. What opportunities and/or challenges do you see in working with NASPO ValuePoint staff in this way? e. ? Does your company participate in any other public procurement cooperatives? If yes, explain any restrictions or requirements that other cooperatives place on your company for participating with NASPO ValuePoint.