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OregonBuys is here! On July 1, the Oregon Procurement Information Network (ORPIN) was successfully replaced with OregonBuys. This marked the completion of the first phase of this two-phased project. We’re happy to share that so far 186 bids have been posted, and 1,038 staff with user accounts have logged in to the system.
Our team has now shifted focus to Phase 2, which releases added OregonBuys procure-to-pay functionality to groups of agencies in a series of three waves. We’ve also refreshed our eNewsletter with a new header to reflect the transition.
Phase 2 preparations are already underway, and planning is in progress. We held a forum on July 28 to give agencies an overview of what to expect in Phase 2 and will hold enterprise process inventory and process design in September. Subject matter experts from eleven agencies will participate in the process sessions that will cover state processes for requisitions, purchase orders, receiving, and invoices.
As we embark on the second phase of this project, we want to thank you for your continued partnership and collaboration. If you haven’t had a chance to check out OregonBuys, read the “Get to Know OregonBuys” section below and be sure to stop by and explore!
OregonBuys: One unified system — modernizing state procurement
Engagement begins in October for those agencies enrolled in Wave 1. Our agency liaison, Adam Helvey, will reach out in the coming weeks to begin scheduling kickoff meetings.
During their respective wave, agencies can expect to participate in the following:
- Planning
- Process design
- Process validation
- Training
Click the button below to find the wave your agency is enrolled in:
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You don’t need an account to see the open bids and contracts posted in OregonBuys.
Simply click on the button below to go to the OregonBuys website, then scroll down to the Supplier Activities section:
- Click on “Open Bids” to view open opportunities, or
- Click “Active Blankets” to view active contracts
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If you need a refresher on how to use OregonBuys, help is just a click away. Visit our training and resources webpage for links to self-paced training modules, instruction guides, and a terminology crosswalk:
Agency and local government system support is available from the OregonBuys help desk, provided by the state’s partner PHI, at 1-888-472-9102 or epro-support@periscopeholdings.com.
Suppliers can also find instructional guides on our website, and get support at 1-855-800-5046 or support.oregonbuys@oregon.gov.
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State buyers:
If you have a contract up for renewal and the supplier doesn’t have an OregonBuys account, take action now and help get your supplier registered.
Contact the supplier and ask them to go to OregonBuys (https://oregonbuys.gov) and click on the blue “Register” button in the top right to get started.
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