Intermediate Request for Proposals | Estuary Planning Services

The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) is seeking a qualified proposer to develop model policy and development code language for estuary management planning through an Intermediate Request for Proposals (RFP) numbered S-66000-00015743. The primary objective is to create practical work products that enhance local governments' ability to implement coastal land use Goals 16 and 17, focusing specifically on estuarine resources and coastal shorelands. The project involves six key tasks: project kickoff and background research, drafting model language, integrating new language into existing DLCD guidance, creating explanatory materials including FAQs, finalizing deliverables, and ongoing project management with monthly progress reports. Proposers must demonstrate minimum qualifications, including prior government policy and code writing experience, with key personnel possessing appropriate education such as a law degree or land use planning certification and extensive experience drafting local or state regulations. The RFP evaluation criteria include Executive Summary (15 points), Key Person qualifications (20 points), Work Samples (15 points), Technical Proposal (30 points), and Price Proposal (20 points). The proposal submission deadline is January 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with an anticipated contract term of one year and potential renewals up to three years total, with all initial work required to be completed by May 29, 2026.

The procurement includes a strong focus on business inclusion and diversity, requiring proposers to complete a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan that addresses opportunities for minority-owned businesses (MBE), woman-owned businesses (WBE), service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDV), emerging small businesses (ESB), and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE). While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the RFP encourages participation from certified small businesses and includes provisions for diversity, equity, and inclusion promotion. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation, including an Offeror Information and Certification Sheet, Reference Check Form, Price Proposal, and Responsibility Inquiry form. The contract requires proposers to maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate) and professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 per claim/$2,000,000 aggregate). Although the exact budget is not explicitly stated, the procurement indicates that funding is contingent upon receiving sufficient appropriations within the agency's biennial budget allocation, with the contract to be governed by Oregon law and venue established in Marion County Circuit Court.