GHSA Manual Update

The State of Oregon, Department of Transportation (ODOT) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the update of the Governor's Highway Safety Association (GHSA) manual. The work will be performed for Marion County and the City of Salem. The successful contractor will review and update the content of the current GHSA manual to ensure compliance with all federal and state grants management policies and procedures. The scope of work includes meeting with ODOT staff, reviewing the current manual and documentation, developing a draft manual with specific chapters, and providing the final manual in Microsoft Word format. The initial contract term is anticipated to be less than 1 year, with the work to be completed by Spring 2024. Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria such as RFP compliance, relevant knowledge and skills, and proposed tasks and timelines. ODOT anticipates awarding one contract from this RFP process.

The contract includes federal funds and has a not-to-exceed amount of $30,000. While a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal has not been assigned to this procurement, the contractor must comply with DBE requirements. The contract will include federal terms and conditions related to prompt payment, reporting requirements, and commercially useful function for DBE participation. The procurement does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no indication of existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.