RFP 20242024 Property Restoration and Securing Services

The City of Eugene, located in Lane County, Oregon, has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 20242024 for Property Restoration and Securing Services, seeking qualified property restoration and construction companies to be added to a rotating, 24/7 on-call service provider list. The primary objective is to provide emergency board-up and site securement services to Eugene and Springfield property owners through Eugene Springfield Fire. Specific services include emergency board-up, temporary structural repairs, security measures, and debris removal. Contractors will be compensated by the City for work on City-owned property, while compensation for private property work will be handled directly between the contractor and property owner. The RFP requires proposers to demonstrate expertise in property restoration and construction, with proposals evaluated based on various factors to determine the most advantageous submission. The solicitation was posted on October 17, 2023, with proposals due on November 14, 2023, at 2:30 PM. The last date to request solicitation clarification was November 6, 2023, at 4:00 PM PST. The contract term is one year, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms, potentially extending the contract to a total of three years.

The City demonstrates interest in promoting diversity and environmental sustainability, with a focus on utilizing minority, women, and emerging small businesses (MWESB) and preferring environmentally-preferable products and services. While no specific set-aside percentages were explicitly stated, the RFP indicates an openness to diverse business participation. Three proposers were identified in the Notice of Intent to Award: True North Restoration, SW Oregon ServiceMaster, and Belfor Property Restoration. Proposers have until December 18, 2023, at 12:00 PM to formally protest the award decision in accordance with the City's public contracting rules. The solicitation was issued pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 279B.060 and City of Eugene Administrative Order 44-23-01-F, ensuring compliance with state and local procurement regulations. While specific contract values were not disclosed, the 24/7 on-call nature of the services and the potential for three-year contract duration suggest a significant ongoing service commitment for emergency property restoration and securing services in Lane County.