10305: oregon statewide african american multiple property document form editing

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is conducting an Intermediate Procurement for professional consulting services to edit and finalize the in-draft Oregon Statewide African American Multiple Property Document Form. The project, located in Marion County, aims to revise an existing National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Multiple Property Document Form by editing existing content, adding missing context with secondary sources, and updating registration requirements. Key deliverables include a comprehensive document that provides accurate historical context for African American properties in Oregon, to be completed by March 1, 2024. The procurement requires contractors with expertise in historical research, document editing, and collaboration with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Evaluation criteria will include business background, service delivery, customer care, ability to collaborate, and research and consultation approach. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was posted on September 14, 2023, with proposals due by October 2, 2023, and an anticipated award date of October 10, 2023.

The procurement encourages participation from certified small businesses, specifically targeting disadvantaged, minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Successful offerors may be required to submit a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan prior to contract execution. Continuum Preservation Consulting from Portland, Oregon, has been identified as the successful proposer for this contract. The total contract value is $21,000, with an approximate contract term of six months. The procurement documents indicate that if subcontracting opportunities exist, the prime contractor must demonstrate commitment to engaging certified disadvantaged business enterprises. No specific incumbent vendors were mentioned beyond the identified awardee, and no details were provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The contract will cover professional services specifically related to finalizing the African American Multiple Property Document Form for the state of Oregon.