RFP #2023-01 chief negotiator services for POA and FOPPO

Clackamas County, located in Oregon, issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #2023-01 seeking chief negotiator services for the Clackamas County Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) and the Federation of Parole and Probation Officers (FOPPO). The procurement requires a qualified firm to serve as the chief spokesperson/negotiator for collective bargaining agreement negotiations, grievance processing, and policy review over two to three bargaining cycles. Key deliverables include representing the County in labor negotiations, investigating grievances, and reviewing new or revised county policies. The RFP evaluation criteria included general background and qualifications (0-30 points), scope of work (0-45 points), and fees (0-20 points), with proposals due on January 25, 2023, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The initial contract term will span from the effective date through February 2026, with options for two additional two-year renewals. Proposers were required to submit detailed estimated expenses, hourly rates, and reimbursable costs on a time and material basis with a not-to-exceed structure.

Based on the Notice of Intent to Award, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Steward, P.C. was identified as the apparent successful proposer, receiving the highest total score of 83.33 out of 100 points. The RFP did not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The County has historically contracted external negotiation services for CCPOA, with the upcoming negotiations focusing on the contract expiring on June 30, 2023. The FOPPO negotiations were previously handled by County staff, and the current collective bargaining agreements are available on the County's website. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the documents, the procurement indicates a preference for a comprehensive, experienced negotiation firm capable of handling complex labor relations across multiple bargaining units. The County will review any protests within 7 calendar days before finalizing the contract award.