Consulting Services

The State of Oregon's Department of Administrative Services, Procurement Services (DAS PS) is seeking a consultant to support the development of a Scope of Work for a subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) for a statewide Disparity Study of the State's procurement processes. The selected consultant will be responsible for reviewing a draft Scope of Work, providing detailed comments and feedback, and potentially assisting with establishing requirements and evaluation criteria for the Disparity Study RFP. Key deliverables include a comprehensive review of the draft Scope of Work and potential recommendations for improvement. Offerors must demonstrate significant experience with disparity study econometrics, outreach strategies, supplier diversity programs, and diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The RFP requires detailed submissions including a Reference Form, Disclosure Exemption Affidavit, Offeror Information and Certification Sheet, and a comprehensive Cost Sheet. The initial contract term is one year, with an option to renew for an additional year, and proposals were due by January 10, 2022. Notably, the successful consultant will be ineligible to submit a proposal for the subsequent Disparity Study RFP.

The State of Oregon strongly encourages participation from certified small businesses, with specific emphasis on disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Offerors are required to complete a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan, which includes identifying any Oregon certified firms they have previously contracted with and outlining steps to solicit certified firms for subcontracting opportunities. The Responsibility Inquiry form requires detailed documentation about the proposer's financial capabilities, including financial statements, asset-liability ratios, and bonding capacity. Proposers must also disclose any criminal or civil charges, contract terminations, lawsuits, outstanding judgments, and provide information about their licensing and authorizations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the RFP indicates that pricing will be evaluated as a component of the overall proposal, with hourly rates to be all-inclusive of expenses and overhead. The procurement allows for comprehensive evaluation of proposers' qualifications, with a focus on ensuring diverse and capable contractors can participate in the state's procurement processes.