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THE WAVE NEWSLETTER

June-July 2021

A few words from

Nancy McIntyre

As we kick off the Summer of 2021, I know we are enjoying the opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the OSP team remained engaged and focused on its mission. I am happy to share that the entire Division of Purchases, including the OSP team, are back in the office, where we remain focused on supporting the OSP effort and our Agency colleagues’ needs.

Also, please join me in welcoming our new Deputy Purchasing Agent, Amanda Rivers, as we send best wishes to our recently retired Michael Mitchell, Esq.

With Fiscal Year 2021 closing out, and Fiscal Year 2022 starting, there are lots of new opportunities for all State Agencies. I hope you find the Wave updates about our staff, MPAs and the OSP implementation informative.

Stay healthy and well,

Nancy

Staff Update

Our new Deputy Purchasing Agent Amanda Rivers most recently served as Acting Administrator of Financial Management at the Department of Health, Division of Customer Services, having served in various capacities during her career with Health. She graduated from Rhode Island College with a dual Bachelor's degree in Justice Studies and Sociology, and a Juris Doctor from New England Law. Amanda currently maintains a membership with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar Association.

Agency OSP Order Management Update

During the past several months, Agency OSP Liaisons have engaged with the OSP Change Management Team to discuss transition planning and timelines. Most recently, our Agency Liaison partners commenced a sequence of OSP task assignments that will prepare their agency, vendors and contracts for OSP implementation. Thank you to our pilot agencies and agency liaisons for your highly valued and greatly appreciated ongoing support.

RI Department of Transportation (RIDOT) OSP Transition Update

RIDOT has piloted the OSP system for certain solicitations during the past year. RIDOT staff will begin the transition to pilot OSP Order Management in late summer.

New Master Price Agreements (MPAs)

There are several MPAs that are new to our portfolio. Each MPA listed below is a clickable link to the respective MPA Award Information posted on the OSP Contract Board:

OSP - Ongoing, Live Vendor / Bid Submission Support Sessions

This weekly series of live support sessions provides a virtual forum for vendors to ask questions and receive real-time, live buyer support for OSP bid submissions. The sessions are hosted by the OSP Support team. Vendor Registration Link is HERE.

A Determination Graphic with FAQs was emailed to agencies to help determine where New Vendors register: OSP or RIFANS.

Click HERE to get the Guide and FAQs

Click HERE to visit our website