Public Opinion Research

The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) is seeking a contractor to conduct comprehensive public opinion research on forestry-related issues across Oregon, with a specific focus on measuring core values, beliefs, and awareness levels regarding environmental, economic, and social aspects of forest management. The procurement involves developing, implementing, and evaluating statewide public opinion surveys, focus groups, and educational messaging research, with an initial four-year contract term and potential for two additional four-year extensions. Deliverables include representative statewide online surveys, focus group facilitation, videography, data analysis, and public presentations of research results. Evaluation criteria will encompass research design quality, focus group experience, understanding of forestry issues, agency mission comprehension, and presentation capabilities. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted on September 14, 2023, with proposals due by October 11, 2023, under OregonBuys Bid S-62800-00008012, covering jurisdictions including Washington County and the City of Portland.

The procurement encourages participation from certified small businesses, specifically targeting disadvantaged, minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Offerors must complete a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan, detailing their commitment to engaging certified firms and potential subcontracting opportunities. Proposers must demonstrate substantial qualifications, including completing similar contracts within the past five years, providing a clean legal and financial history, and possessing required licenses and certifications. The agency will conduct a comprehensive responsibility inquiry, examining the proposer's financial resources, expertise, equipment, and personnel capabilities. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract will involve hourly and per-project rates for various research services, with potential for significant long-term engagement given the 12-year maximum contract duration. Proposers must also submit a price proposal separately and are required to provide references and complete various certification and disclosure forms as part of the procurement process.