Preliminary results~5.pdf

This is a preliminary evaluation results document for an intermediate procurement conducted by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) for statistical consulting services related to mule deer habitat analysis at the Starkey Experimental Forest and Range. The solicitation (RFP S63500-00015493) requests proposals for statistical analysis, written documentation of methods, and habitat use assessment for mule deer, with deliverables including resource selection models using GPS collar data spanning two decades, custom computer code, peer-reviewed publications, and comprehensive analysis of winter range habitat selection and climate change impacts. The proposal submission deadline was January 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with an anticipated contract start date of January 19, 2026. The contract includes an initial two-year term with renewal options available up to a maximum of five years, with all work products required to be completed and delivered by December 31, 2027.

The preliminary evaluation results indicate that Eagle Environmental Inc. received a total evaluation score of 278.90 points across three panel members (scoring 96.3, 84.8, and 82.8 respectively), with an average score of 87.97 points and a proposed price point of 15.00. The evaluation was conducted using a 100-point scoring system allocating points for general qualifications (30 points), understanding of services (10 points), statistical director qualifications (30 points), cost (15 points), and references (15 points). Oregon suppliers receive a 10 percent cost preference in evaluation. The contractor must employ a primary statistician with a minimum of 15 years of experience in resource selection functions and wildlife habitat assessment, maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and provide workers' compensation insurance if applicable. The contract includes provisions for monthly meetings with ODFW, with ODFW serving as lead author on publications and the contractor as coauthor. Outreach to certified disadvantaged business enterprises for subcontracting is emphasized, and proposers with 50 or more full-time workers and contract values exceeding $500,000 must provide a Pay Equity Certificate.