Electrical Supplies and Electronic Components - Requirements Basis

The Multnomah County Department of County Assets, Division of Facilities and Property Management (FPM) is seeking vendors to provide electrical supplies and electronic components on a requirements basis. The contract term is five years, and the vendors will be required to provide convenient counter sales with locations suitable to the County. The contract includes provisions for pricing, delivery, and returns, as well as requirements for sustainability and cooperative purchasing. The contract was awarded to multiple vendors, including Graybar Electric Company, Inc., North Coast Electric Company, PNW Integration LLC, Rexel USA Inc., Shift Supply LLC, and URS Electronics Inc. • The contract requires vendors to provide electrical supplies and electronic components from leading manufacturers, including Siemens, General Electric, Eaton, Westinghouse, ABB, Philips Lighting, Hubbell, Pass & Seymour, Culter Hammer, Cree Lighting, Thomas & Betts, G.E. Lighting, Cementex, Flir, Fluke. • The contract includes provisions for pricing, including market basket items and category percent discounts. • The contract requires vendors to provide convenient counter sales with locations suitable to the County. • The contract includes provisions for delivery, including requirements for transportation and handling charges, and liability for loss or damage. • The contract includes provisions for returns, including requirements for restocking fees and cancellation fees. • The contract requires vendors to provide a customer service call center with a specified contact person who will be responsible for resolving contract performance issues. • The contract includes provisions for sustainability, including requirements for diverse suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors, and for reducing packaging waste and avoiding Styrofoam. • The contract includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, including requirements for other public agencies to establish contracts or price agreements directly with the awarded contractor.