House Bill 2017 ("HB 2017") Section 75 Study

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive study mandated by House Bill 2017 Section 75, focused on determining the proportionate share of transportation costs for alternative powered vehicles in relation to fuel tax and emissions. The study will specifically cover Marion County and the City of Salem, with a final report due by September 15, 2023. The project requires a detailed four-task scope of work: developing a methodology to calculate proportionate vehicle cost shares, collecting and modeling necessary data, producing a draft report, and submitting a final report. Proposers will be evaluated based on their experience, study approach, and pricing, with ODOT anticipating awarding a single contract with an initial 9-month term and potential renewals up to 5 years total. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted on April 4, 2023, with proposals due by May 2, 2023, and the evaluation process will consider the proposer's qualifications, technical approach, and ability to comprehensively analyze alternative vehicle transportation cost contributions.

The contract opportunity includes a 12% certified small business aspirational target and requires proposers to demonstrate a commitment to disadvantaged business participation. The Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan mandates that proposers indicate their own certification status, list previously contracted disadvantaged businesses, and describe strategies for soliciting certified firms as subcontractors. Proposers must report subcontractor details to the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) if awarded the contract. The procurement allows for minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses to participate. While specific contract value details are not explicitly stated, the contractor will be required to provide hourly rates and estimated hours for each project task. Prospective contractors must also demonstrate financial stability, appropriate resources, required licenses, and insurance, and will undergo a comprehensive responsibility inquiry to verify their capacity to fulfill the contract requirements.