Legal Subscription Services

The Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) in Oregon is seeking an internet-based legal subscription service to support its staff's legal research needs. The procurement aims to provide access to comprehensive legal databases, including case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources, with advanced search capabilities. The contract will be awarded for a three-year term, with proposals due by April 11, 2024. BOLI requires the service to support 13 attorney professional users and 10 non-attorney staff support users, with specific evaluation criteria focusing on the vendor's history, ability to accomplish required functions, experience with government entities, and proposed cost. The agency reserves the right to conduct contractor interviews and virtual demonstrations as part of the best value analysis process. Proposals can be submitted via email or through the OregonBuys procurement system, with an emphasis on providers who can offer comprehensive legal research tools and efficient access to critical legal information.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondents were explicitly outlined in the documents. The incumbent or current provider is not clearly identified, though Thomson Reuters was noted as the highest-scoring proposer in the intent to award notice. The annual contract value is approximately $35,718, with a total three-year contract value estimated at $107,154. No specific infrastructure integration requirements were mentioned, and the agency appears open to alternative comparable legal research tools. The procurement process allows for flexibility in proposal submissions, with BOLI indicating willingness to consider alternative solutions that meet their legal research needs. The contract will be effective upon upload to OregonBuys, with the evaluation committee maintaining discretion in selecting the most appropriate vendor based on their comprehensive assessment of proposed solutions.