Addenda 2.docx

This is Addendum #2 to an Oregon Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) for Legislative Lobbying Services (RFP No. S-R34142-00015663). The addendum modifies the pre-proposal conference date from January 14, 2026, to January 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT, to be held online only via Microsoft Teams. The proposal submission deadline remains unchanged at March 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM PT through the OregonBuys portal. TVF&R seeks to hire a legislative lobbying consultant to complement its existing partnership with Bravio Communications and strengthen its advocacy capacity within the Oregon state legislature. The selected consultant will monitor relevant legislation, build stakeholder relationships, meet with key legislators and policy officials, and support the district's strategic objectives. Contract interviews are scheduled for April 23, 2026, with a Notice of Intent to Award expected on April 24, 2026. The initial contract term will run for two years from May 1, 2026, through May 1, 2028, with potential annual renewal options.

The annual budget for lobbying services is $60,000, with the consultant required to provide a detailed pricing schedule including hourly rates and personnel time allocations. Evaluation criteria assess proposer experience and qualifications (35 points), approach and understanding of services (35 points), key personnel (10 points), and pricing (20 points). The selected firm 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), Umbrella Liability ($5,000,000 per occurrence), and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim). All insurance must be placed through Oregon-admitted insurers with A.M. Best ratings of A-VII or better. TVF&R serves approximately 548,000 residents across a 390-square-mile service area in the Portland metropolitan region and funds its operations primarily through property tax revenue.