Reducing Local and Zoning Planning Obstacles - PDG - RFQ

This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is issued by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) in partnership with the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) to procure consulting services for the "Reducing Local and Zoning Planning Obstacles" project (PDG Activity 2.1.2.5). The procurement seeks a single vendor to develop comprehensive guidance materials and model codes to assist local jurisdictions in streamlining the permitting and regulatory processes for child care facilities. The scope of work encompasses five primary tasks: project kickoff and management; code audits and amendments for four local jurisdictions (two cities and two counties); development of five detailed guidance memos addressing land use review, building permit review, public works review, sanitation and septic review, and fire code review with accompanying case studies; creation of non-regulatory incentives and best practices guidance; and production of outreach materials including a professional video, slide deck, and summary documents. Key qualifications required include a minimum of six years of experience in local land use planning and implementation work, with key personnel holding a bachelor's degree or higher in public policy, public administration, or related fields, demonstrating strong project management experience and comprehensive knowledge of local zoning codes, and preferably possessing familiarity with Oregon child care licensing rules and the public sector environment. The RFQ was posted on April 10, 2026, with questions due by April 15, 2026, clarification answers provided approximately April 17, 2026, and quotes due by April 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST, followed by an Intent to Award on April 30, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Analysis methodology with scoring distributed across Scope of Work and Proposed Approach (150 points), Price Offer (50 points), and Experience (50 points), totaling 250 points.

The RFQ does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to particular organization types, nor does it identify any designated disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement documents. The RFQ requires offerors to provide three governmental entity references, describe organizational structure and cybersecurity practices, and detail any subcontractors or underlying agreements. There is no specific award value or budget range disclosed in the available documentation. Interested parties have seven calendar days from the Intent to Award notice to file a written protest if they believe the evaluation was conducted improperly or if higher-ranked offers are non-responsive.