COMMENT AND REVIEW to the REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #080124 Entitled OEM Vehicle Parts and Supplies The following advertisement was placed June 13, 2024, on the Sourcewell website www.sourcewell-mn.gov, Sourcewell Procurement Portal https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov, Biddingo, Merx, PublicPurchase.com, The New York State Contract Reporter www.nyscr.ny.gov, June 13, 2024 and June 20, 2024 in USA Today and The Oklahoman, June 14, 2024 in South Carolina’s The State, Utah’s The Deseret News, and June 16, 2024 in The Salt Lake Tribune: Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, is requesting proposals for OEM Vehicle Parts and Supplies to result in a contracting solution for use by its Participating Entities. Sourcewell Participating Entities include thousands of governmental, higher education, K-12 education, nonprofit, tribal government, and other public agencies located in the United States and Canada. A full copy of the Request for Proposals can be found on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal [https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov]. Only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered. Proposals are due no later than August 1, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time, and late proposals will not be considered. The solicitation process was conducted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. The following parties expressed interest in the solicitation by registering for this opportunity within the portal: Allegiance Trucks, LLC Lotak, LLCAmerican AI Logistics Lowe AutomotiveArgo USA Lubecore International AutoNation Ford Memphis Mac ToolsB & I TRUCK PARTS INC MAXIM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. BBB Industries, LLC Mega Technical Holdings, Ltd.Brigade Electronics, Inc. Mission Ford of Dearborn Sales, Inc. Broadway Ford Truck Sales, Inc. Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc. Bruckner's Truck and Equipment Myers Automotive Group Campbell Freightliner, LLC Navistar, Inc. dba Fleet ChargeCleanSpray USA, LLC Neopart Transit, LLC Sourcewell Page 2of 5
D & R Electronics, Ltd. One Nation Distribution, LLCD&W Diesel, Inc. Overland Custom Coach (2007), Inc.Diamond International Trucks, Ltd. Paccar Parts (PACCAR, Inc.)Digital Video Group Packer Norris PartsDobbs Ford, Inc. PAI Holdco, Inc. dba Parts Authority, LLCDobson Turf Management DBA DTM Powersports Patriot IndustrialEdmonton Motors, Ltd. o/a as Wolfe Cadillac PNW Diverse Solutions, LLCElliott Auto Supply Co., Inc. dba Factory Motor Parts Puente Hills FordEnders and Associates, Inc. PWXPressFire & Safety Services, Ltd. Quantum International Services, Ltd.Ford Customer Service Division Quantum Lift Corp. Ford Motor Company Ray O'Herron Company, Inc. FRED BEANS PARTS, INC. REJ California Group, Inc. dba Brock's TrailersFS.com, Inc. Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. Gator Pump, Inc, SARAT FORD SALESGeneral Motors ACDelco Simex Defence, Inc.Genuine Parts Company dba NAPA Auto Parts South Bay Ford Lincoln, Inc. Glover International Southern Equipment Sales & Service, Inc.Golden Supply, Inc. SRM - Kodiak America Goodwill Integrated Solutions STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE Harty Enterprises, Inc. TerriCorp, Inc. dba Kingsburg Truck CenterHighway Maintenance Solutions, LLC Vander Haags, Inc.Ice Glen Holdings, Inc. Waev, Inc. IVS, Inc. WECSYS, LLC Jasper Engine Exchange Wills Chevrolet Buick GMC, Ltd.Johns Storage Wire WorksKalmar USA Xos Fleet, Inc. Kenworth Truck Company, Division of PACCAR, Inc. All Proposals remained sealed within the Sourcewell Procurement Portal until the scheduled due date and time. Proposals were electronically opened, and the list of all Proposers was made publicly available on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal, on August 1, 2024, at 4:30 pm CT. Proposals were received from the following: Bruckner's Truck and Equipment Campbell Freightliner, LLC CleanSpray USA, LLC Edmonton Motors, Ltd. o/a as Wolfe Cadillac Elliott Auto Supply Co., Inc. dba Factory Motor Parts Ford Motor Company General Motors ACDelco Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc. Navistar, Inc. dba Fleet Charge Neopart Transit, LLC Sourcewell Page 3of 5
Paccar Parts (PACCAR, Inc.) PAI Holdco, Inc. dba Parts Authority, LLC REJ California Group, Inc. dba Brock's Trailers TerriCorp, Inc. dba Kingsburg Truck Center WECSYS, LLC Proposals were reviewed by the Proposal Evaluation Committee: Carol Jackson, Procurement Analyst Mari Vielma, Procurement Analyst Neva Crawford, Procurement Analyst Scott Dobereiner, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, Procurement Analyst The findings of the Proposal Evaluation Committee are summarized as follows: The Proposal Evaluation Committee applied the Sourcewell RFP evaluation criteria and determined that the products and services offered in the proposal responses from CleanSpray USA, LLC, REJ California Group, Inc., and TerriCorp, Inc., fall outside of the Requested Equipment, Products, or Services of the RFP. All other proposals were found to meet the scope and mandatory submittal requirements and were evaluated. Ford Motor Company, is a manufacturer of passenger cars and trucks, along with parts that has been in business for well over 120 years. They offer over 290,000 SKUs. Participating entities can be served by a dealer network of over 2900 dealerships as well as distributors across the United States. Pricing offered is competitive and includes strong discounts. General Motors AC Delco, Inc. can provide a large inventory of GM and non-GM vehicle maintenance, repair, collision, and powertrain parts to Sourcewell’s participating entities. Their 100-year history along with their 2500 dealers and 2100 distributor locations allow them to serve all areas of the United States. They offer a favorable discount on their list pricing. Navistar Inc., has been building and selling buses and trucks for over 100 years. Navistar operates more than 600 dealer locations along with 7 distribution centers across the United States and Canada. Participating entity will have access to their Fleet Charge portal which gives them access to invoices and custom reporting capabilities. Attractive discounts are available to Sourcewell Participating Entities. Paccar Parts (PACCAR, Inc.), Inc. has a history of over 100 years and can provide sales and service to Sourcewell’s participating agencies. They offer over 1.4 million commercial parts available in all areas through their network of 13 distribution centers, 957 dealer locations across the United States and Canada, and an online parts counter available 24/7/365.They offer an online tool Online Parts Counter allowing entities to utilize the tool from anywhere and anytime. Paccar, Inc. offers a substantial discount on their list pricing. PAI Holdco, Inc., established in 1973, operates 229 locations across 21 states to serve Sourcewell participating entities. Their online portal allows customers to look up parts, order parts, see alternatives along with pricing, download invoices, credits and statements, along with descriptions, measurements and diagrams. They are offering solid discounts are to Sourcewell Participating Entities.
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For these reasons, the Sourcewell Proposal Evaluation Committee recommends award of Sourcewell Contract #080124 to: Ford Motor Company #080124-FMC General Motors ACDelco #080124-GNL Navistar Inc. #080124-NVS Paccar Parts (PACCAR, Inc.) #080124-PCP PAI Holdco, Inc. dba Parts Authority, LLC #080124-PAH The preceding recommendations were approved on November 1, 2024. ______________________________ Carol Jackson, Procurement Analyst _______________________________ Mari Vielma, Procurement Analyst ______________________________ Neva Crawford, Procurement Analyst ______________________________ Scott Dobereiner, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, Procurement Analyst
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STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE As Chief Procurement Officer for Sourcewell, I have reviewed the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee and the accompanying support materials documenting the process followed for RFP #080124 for OEM Vehicle Parts and Supplies. The committee accepted, deemed responsive, evaluated, and recommended proposals for award. Under authority granted to the Chief Procurement Officer in Sourcewell’s bylaws, the recommendations set forth above are approved. I hereby certify: 1. Sourcewell is a government agency, created and authorized by Minnesota law to provide cooperative procurement contracts. 2. The procurement process and resulting contracts have been awarded in compliance with the laws of the State of Minnesota (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 471 and Minnesota Statutes Section 123A.21), and in conformity to Sourcewell’s Procurement Policy. __ Jeremy Schwartz, CSSBB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP Sourcewell Chief Procurement Officer