10067 Oregon Women's History Project

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking professional consulting services for the Oregon Women's History Project, a comprehensive historical documentation initiative covering Phases 1 and 2 of a Multiple Property Submission (MPS) to the National Register of Historic Places. The project requires a qualified consultant to develop the project's concept, approach, and historical context, with specific deliverables including establishing the project scope, identifying property types, and presenting findings to Oregon Heritage groups. Key project objectives involve collaborating with the State Historic Preservation Office to create a detailed historical narrative. The solicitation requires offerors to demonstrate significant business experience, professional qualifications, and research capabilities. Evaluation criteria will assess the proposer's business background, service delivery, customer care, collaboration ability, and research and conceptualization approach. Critical procurement dates include a pre-offer conference on July 10, 2023, questions due by July 12, 2023, and proposals due by July 21, 2023, with an anticipated contract award on July 28, 2023. The initial contract term is set for 10 months, ending on June 30, 2024.

The procurement appears to have a focus on encouraging diverse vendor participation, as evidenced by the requirement for a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan. The solicitation includes a COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) Certification component, suggesting potential opportunities for disadvantaged, minority-owned, or small businesses. Northwest Vernacular, Inc. has been identified as the intended awardee, pending reference checks and contract negotiations. The project budget is set at $49,700, with pricing to be held firm for 45 days after submission. Contractors will be required to comply with various state laws and regulations, including Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 279B and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 137-047-0560. While the current solicitation covers Phases 1 and 2, OPRD has indicated potential future funding for Phases 3 and 4, though no specific commitments have been made. The project jurisdictions include Marion County and the City of Salem, with funding sourced from state resources.