Marine Health Facilitator

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking a Marine Health Facilitator through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a project focused on building the Eastern Pacific Marine One Health Coalition. The contract aims to develop a multi-disciplinary, cross-sectoral network of experts and stakeholders to improve marine mammal ecosystem health monitoring and data integration. Key objectives include identifying shared goals and needs, facilitating knowledge and resource sharing, developing a data-sharing framework, and coordinating with regional and national marine mammal data initiatives. The successful contractor will produce specific deliverables, including a comprehensive report on stakeholder needs and priorities, and a conceptual model for integrating marine health data. Proposals are due by June 15, 2023, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with an anticipated project start date of June 20, 2023, and a completion date of September 30, 2024. ODFW will evaluate proposals based on the offeror's understanding of requested services, general qualifications, and proposed pricing, with the contract to be awarded to the highest-ranking responsible offeror.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or preferences for specific types of organizations. There are no minimum qualifications explicitly stated in the documentation. The contract will be compensated on an hourly rate basis with monthly invoicing, though the exact budget range is not fully disclosed in the provided documents. The total contract value is noted as a not-to-exceed amount, with compensation based on completed and accepted deliverables and services. The contractor will be required to comply with various federal, state, and local laws, including provisions related to equal opportunity, Davis-Bacon Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and debarment and suspension regulations. The project is specifically focused on Marion County, Oregon, and will involve collaboration with various stakeholders from state and federal government agencies, non-profit organizations, and universities working on marine mammal ecosystem health issues.