eProcurement Solutions & Services
Buying from a NASPO ValuePoint Contract? Learn How
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How to Buy from a NASPO ValuePoint Contract
If you’ve identified a portfolio or supplier on the NASPO ValuePoint website and are ready to make a purchase:
The first step is to check whether your state has a Participating Addendum (PA) for that contract. Each PA outlines which entities within the state (such as agencies, counties, cities, public universities, or school districts) are authorized to purchase from the agreement.
If your organization is covered by a PA:
The next step is to follow your state’s or your organization’s established procurement procedures to complete the purchase. NASPO ValuePoint does not issue purchase orders or manage individual transactions, as each state or local entity retains its own procurement authority. These processes can vary widely, some state agencies may be required to use a central procurement platform (for example, an ERP (SAP, Workday, JD Edwards, etc.) or eProcurement System (Ivalua, SOVRA, CGI Advantage, etc.)), while local entities such as public universities or municipalities may have their own systems and approval thresholds.
Because these rules differ from state to state and even between organizations within the same state, NASPO ValuePoint cannot prescribe a single buying process, but encourages purchasers to work within their local procurement guidelines when utilizing NASPO ValuePoint contracts.
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Solicitation Documents
About the Portfolio
The State of Maine, in furtherance of the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Program, has established Master Agreements for eProcurement solutions and services for all Participating States.
The Master Agreements may be used by state governments (including departments, agencies, institutions), institutions of higher education, political subdivisions (i.e., colleges, school districts, counties, cities, etc.), the District of Columbia, territories of the United States, and other eligible entities subject to approval of the individual state procurement director and compliance with local statutory and regulatory provisions.
Products & Services
- Category 1: Full eProcurement Solution. Implementation of a comprehensive eProcurement Solution including licensing and maintenance, implementation and deployment, and on-going operations and support.
- Category 2: Individual Workstream Implementation. Implementation of eProcurement functionality for some but not all Workstreams as identified in this RFP, including licensing & maintenance, implementation & deployment, and on-going operations and support
- Category 3: eSoftware Only. Software only of a comprehensive eProcurement Solution as identified this RFP. The Services Requirements section is excluded. This category is included to allow for the purchase of software, without any services.
- Category 4: Services Only. Some or all of the services identified in the Services Requirements section of this RFP. This category is included to allow for the provision of services, without the purchase of software.
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- Category III â eSoftware Only
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NASPO ValuePoint makes every effort to maintain the accuracy and completeness of the documents on this website. However, all official records are maintained by the Lead State (or Participating Entity, in the case of participating addenda). In the event of any conflict between the documents on this site and an entity’s official records, the official records govern.
Questions, concerns, and feedback on this website’s content may be sent to [email protected].
What is a Participating Addendum?
A Participating Addendum (PA) is generally used by a state Chief Procurement Official (CPO) to establish a state contract tied to a specific NASPO ValuePoint master agreement. The PA identifies unique terms and conditions specific to a state and identifies state agencies and other eligible entities in the state that are authorized to participate in the agreement. A state CPO may issue PAs that allow participation as follows:
- Statewide provides for participation by all state and local government agencies and other eligible entities within the state
- State only provides for participation only by state agencies.
- Non State entities only provides for participation by local government agencies and other eligible entities, but prohibits participation by state agencies.
Review your state’s Participating Addendum (PA) to determine eligibility. If a PA is not currently in place, contact the state CPO to discuss whether participation may be considered.
For questions related to participation in NASPO ValuePoint master agreements, please contact the Cooperative Contract Coordination team at [email protected].