EWEB RFP 22-169-Q Wildfire Phase II Risk Analysis

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP 22-169-Q) seeking engineering firms to conduct a comprehensive wildfire risk analysis across its electric service territory in Lane County, Oregon. The primary objective is to develop a detailed baseline wildfire risk assessment that characterizes high-risk, elevated, and low-risk fire zones, including rural areas and wildland-urban interface locations. Proposing firms must utilize updated wildfire risk data, LiDAR surveys, and field information to create a dynamic risk assessment model that will inform EWEB's wildfire mitigation planning and investments. The RFP requires firms to demonstrate technical expertise in wildfire mitigation planning, with a specific focus on supporting EWEB's compliance with Oregon Senate Bill 762, which mandates electric utilities to file risk-based wildfire mitigation plans. Proposals are due on October 20, 2022, at 2:00 PM PT, with potential optional interviews and presentations scheduled between October 21 and November 4, 2022. EWEB intends to award the contract on December 9, 2022, and may request pricing from up to three qualified proposers after the initial evaluation.

The RFP documents do not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. While the Tab Sheet indicates that the proposal must include a Resident Bidder form and a Sustainability Questionnaire, no specific details about disadvantaged enterprise requirements are provided. The procurement does not mention incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure. The RFP does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the wildfire risk analysis project. Proposing firms will be expected to submit a comprehensive proposal that includes the ICF Proposal Form, Contractual Acceptance statement, Termination for Default statement, responses to all Evaluation Criteria, Resident Bidder form, and a Sustainability Questionnaire. The contract appears to be focused on securing a consultant with specialized expertise in wildfire risk assessment and mitigation planning for electric utility infrastructure.