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This Addendum #1 modifies the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) in Oregon for Legislative Lobbying Services under OregonBuys RFP No. S-R34142-00015663. The primary change documented in this addendum is the postponement of the mandatory pre-proposal conference originally scheduled for January 14, 2026, to a later date to be determined. The proposal due date and time remain unchanged at March 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM PT. The selected consultant will be responsible for monitoring relevant legislation, building stakeholder relationships with key legislators and policy officials, and supporting TVF&R's strategic legislative objectives to complement the existing work performed by Bravio Communications. The initial contract term will run for two years from May 1, 2026, through May 1, 2028, with potential annual renewal options thereafter.

The annual budget allocated for lobbying services is $60,000, with the selected firm required to provide a detailed pricing schedule including hourly rates and personnel time allocations. Evaluation criteria will assess proposer experience and qualifications (35 points), approach and understanding of services (35 points), key personnel (10 points), and pricing (20 points). The selected consultant must register with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission and comply with all applicable lobbying laws and reporting requirements. Comprehensive insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), Workers' Compensation, Umbrella Liability ($5,000,000 per occurrence), and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim), with all coverage placed through Oregon-admitted insurers maintaining A.M. Best ratings of A-VII or better. Interviews are planned for April 23, 2026, with a Notice of Intent to Award expected on April 24, 2026.