Department of Environmental Quality, Vehicle Inspection Program - Vehicle Emissions RSD Study - RFP

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a contractor to conduct a ten-year Remote Sensing Emission Study through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, focusing on vehicle exhaust emissions within Multnomah County and other Oregon metropolitan areas. The study will sample emissions from gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 14,000 pounds, measuring hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) using optical license plate readers. Key deliverables include biennial data collection over five sampling periods, with comprehensive reports due each December analyzing emission rates between regulated and non-regulated vehicles. Proposers must demonstrate experience with at least three remote sensing sampling projects within the past five consecutive years and supply all necessary instruments meeting Colorado COVERS program specifications. The RFP evaluation will use a 100-point scoring system, with 70 points allocated to technical criteria (project plan, team qualifications, timeline, and references) and 30 points for price. Critical dates include a August 20, 2025 deadline for questions, proposal submissions due September 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM PST, and an anticipated Notice of Award around October 15, 2025.

The procurement includes provisions for certified disadvantaged businesses, with proposers required to complete a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan detailing their certification status and potential subcontracting opportunities with minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, or emerging small businesses. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will utilize hourly rates for key personnel and milestone-based deliverables, with travel expenses reimbursed according to Oregon Accounting Manual rates. Proposers must comply with multiple state certification requirements, including tax compliance, non-discrimination policies, and wage equality provisions. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, specifically mandating workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), professional liability ($1,000,000 per claim), and automobile liability ($1,000,000) coverage. Proposers must also maintain all required insurance throughout the contract duration and provide various legal certifications, with potential penalties for false statements under the Oregon False Claims Act.