Elliott Carbon Consulting

The State of Oregon, through the Department of Administrative Services Procurement Services (DAS PS) and the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL), is seeking a consultant to manage the carbon market certification and credit sale for the Elliott State Research Forest (ESRF), an 83,000-acre forest. The Request for Proposals (RFP) No. S-DASOBO-00004937 is structured in three distinct phases: Phase One involves producing a Carbon Market Assessment Report, Phase Two focuses on market enrollment and certification, and Phase Three centers on the sale of carbon credits. Proposers must submit a detailed project plan, demonstrate relevant experience, and provide a comprehensive cost proposal. The original RFP had a bid opening date of February 14, 2023, at 2:00 PM (Pacific), with a second pre-proposal conference scheduled for February 7, 2023, at 1:00 PM. However, on March 20, 2023, the State cancelled the RFP and indicated plans to release a revised solicitation in the future. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, project approach, and the proposer's demonstrated capabilities in carbon market strategies and forest carbon credit management.

The State encourages participation from certified disadvantaged businesses, specifically targeting minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Proposers must complete a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan, detailing their strategy for engaging and subcontracting with certified firms. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating coverage types including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Professional Liability, and Pollution Liability, with specific minimum coverage limits. While the exact contract value was not disclosed, the initial contract term is anticipated to be one year with potential renewal options. Proposers must submit various attachments, including a Disclosure Exemption Affidavit, Proposer Information and Certification Sheet, and a Responsibility Inquiry Form to demonstrate their financial stability, past performance, and capability to execute the project successfully. The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will not reimburse proposers for costs associated with proposal preparation.