new expanded EVR program contract

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Driver and Motor Vehicles Services Division is seeking Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) Service Providers through a competitive Request for Applications (RFA #S-73000-00009423) to expand their existing third-party electronic vehicle registration program. The procurement aims to contract with multiple providers to process vehicle title and registration transactions for various eligible participants, including Oregon-certified dealers, out-of-state dealers, financial institutions, and high-volume customers. Key deliverables include developing and implementing a comprehensive EVR system with robust security protocols, maintaining 99% system availability, managing transaction processing, and providing marketing and training services. Minimum qualifications require applicants to have experience providing third-party electronic vehicle registration services in at least one other state and demonstrate technical capabilities in secure network management and system interface compatibility. The evaluation will utilize a 1,000-point scoring system across ten criteria, including services provided, applicant experience, staff qualifications, IT standards compliance, project planning, and quality assurance. The contract opportunity is posted on March 11, 2025, with proposals due by April 10, 2025, and an anticipated contract duration of approximately 5 years, potentially extending to May 31, 2039.

No specific set-aside designations or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals are mentioned in the documentation. The contract does not specify direct compensation from ODOT, but allows the EVR Service Provider to charge fees to EVR Account Holders for using the system after completing Phase 1 of the work. Providers will be required to establish a separate bank account for DMV fees and conduct daily electronic funds transfers. The procurement anticipates awarding contracts to the 5 highest-ranked applicants, though ODOT reserves the right to adjust this based on service category coverage and business needs. The project will be implemented in three phases: Planning, Design, Coding, and Testing (Phase 1), EVR Program Implementation (Phase 2), and a 180-day Post-Operational Review warranty period (Phase 3). While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements suggest a significant technology and service implementation effort, with potential for substantial transactional revenue for successful providers.