2024 oregon heritage vitality study by state historic preservation office

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is issuing an Intermediate Procurement for Professional Consulting Services to complete the 2024 Oregon Heritage Vitality Study, targeting Marion County and the broader state of Oregon. The primary objective is to update the 2011 Heritage Vitality Report by collecting comprehensive data on heritage resources and organizations, evaluating their current conditions, and developing strategic recommendations for improvement. Key deliverables include a project kick-off meeting, monthly status updates, a distributed survey, interview data compilation, a final research report, an executive summary, and communication materials for heritage organizations. The contractor will be responsible for developing a research methodology, executing research, analyzing data, and producing actionable insights. Evaluation criteria will include the offeror's business background, service delivery, customer care, collaboration ability, and research and consultation approach. The procurement timeline includes a pre-offer conference on September 11, 2023, with the initial offer due date extended to October 18, 2023, following two addenda that adjusted the original schedule. Questions and clarification requests are due by October 11, 2023, with a notice of award expected around October 20, 2023.

The procurement encourages participation from Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, requiring offerors to submit a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan detailing steps to solicit certified firms for potential subcontracting opportunities. Offerors must complete a Responsibility Inquiry form covering financial resources, material and equipment capabilities, and past contract performance. The contract has a total budget of $50,000, with an anticipated contract term of approximately 9 months, ending on June 1, 2024. Proposals must remain firm for 180 days, with pricing held stable for 45 days. The study will require comprehensive research capabilities, with offerors expected to demonstrate expertise in surveying, interviewing, and analyzing heritage organization landscapes. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement suggests a competitive selection process focused on finding a consultant with strong research methodologies and the ability to provide strategic recommendations for Oregon's heritage sector.