Addendum 2~2.pdf

This is Addendum 2 to RFP S-10700-00013266 issued by the State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Enterprise Goods and Services, Risk Management division, modifying the opening date for the Claims Services procurement. The addendum extends the proposal opening date from May 19, 2025, to May 27, 2025, at 5:00 pm PT. The RFP solicits comprehensive claims services across four categories: Independent Claims Adjusting, Origin and Cause Investigation, Forensic Engineering, and Forensic Accounting. Proposers may bid on single or multiple categories with statewide or regional service coverage options. The initial contract term is two years with potential renewals extending to a cumulative maximum of 10 years. A pre-proposal conference was scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 1:30 PM, and protests to this addendum must be submitted by 5:00 pm on May 22, 2025, using the protest procedures outlined in RFP section 4.4.

The evaluation will utilize a 1000-point scoring system with 700 points allocated to technical criteria (300 for Company Qualifications and Experience, 400 for Management Plan) and 300 points for pricing. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in their proposed service category and maintain professional liability insurance. The State of Oregon actively encourages participation from small businesses certified by the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), including minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Proposers are required to complete a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan detailing subcontracting strategies and must provide a Responsibility Inquiry form demonstrating financial stability and legal compliance, with potential disqualification for incomplete or unsatisfactory responses.