730-34706-21 RFP I-84 Columbia Gorge Corridor Projects - Strategic Community Engagement and Outreach

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking proposals for strategic community engagement and outreach services for the I-84 Columbia Gorge Corridor Projects in Multnomah County and the City of Portland. The RFP [730-34706-21] outlines a scope of services that includes project management, development of a corridor-wide strategic communications plan, individual project public involvement and communications plans, production of communications materials, highway user outreach, and public contact and correspondence. ODOT has allocated approximately $1 million for this corridor-wide effort and is open to negotiating certain contract terms. Proposals are due by July 12, 2021 at 3:00 PM PST, and ODOT will evaluate qualifications-based criteria first before considering pricing. The RFP indicates that ODOT reserves the right to award less than the full scope defined.

The RFP encourages participation from small businesses certified by the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity. While no set-asides or incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract documents indicate that the selected firm must demonstrate its capability to meet all contractual obligations, including required resources and expertise. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified in the provided documents.