Oregon City Pairs Airfares

The State of Oregon, specifically the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Procurement Services, is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP S-10700-00009172) to establish Master Services Agreements (MSAs) for City Pair Airfare Fixed Rates. The procurement is designed to secure Y-Class and Capacity Controlled coach airline fares for state agencies and Oregon Cooperative Purchasing Program (ORCPP) members, including Marion County. Proposers must submit technical proposals addressing flight schedules, non-stop flights, and cost proposals using provided forms, with pricing reflecting one-way fares for each direction in both Y Class and Capacity Controlled categories. All proposed rates must be fully refundable and exclude airline taxes and fees. Key dates for this procurement include a pre-proposal conference on January 18, 2024, with questions and clarification requests due by January 22, 2024, and final proposals due by February 5, 2024. The initial contract term is anticipated to be two years with potential renewal options. Evaluation will focus on proposers' ability to meet flight schedule requirements, offer competitive pricing, and demonstrate the capability to serve multiple city pairs originating from Portland, Oregon.

The RFP includes a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan, encouraging participation from certified minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Proposers must describe their approach to soliciting certified firms for potential subcontracting opportunities and report subcontractor identities and contract values to the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID). A Responsibility Inquiry process will be used to assess proposers' financial stability, resources, expertise, and performance history, requiring disclosure of any criminal or civil charges, contract terminations, outstanding judgments, or bankruptcy filings within the last three years. The State of Oregon has already indicated an intent to award a Master Services Agreement to Alaska Airlines, with a 7-calendar day protest period for affected proposers. While specific contract values are not explicitly stated, the RFP provides historical data on one-way trips for various city pairs from 2018-2022 to help proposers develop their submissions. The contract will be accessible to state agencies and ORCPP members, potentially covering multiple jurisdictions and providing a standardized approach to procuring city pair airfares.