RFP Fuel Plan

The Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop comprehensive disaster fuel plans for four Oregon counties: Hood River, Gilliam, Sherman, and Wasco. The project, supported by the Oregon Department of Energy's County Energy Resilience Grant Program, requires developing individual fuel contingency plans for each county that detail operational concepts, roles, and responsibilities for managing fuel during potential supply disruptions. Each county's fuel plan must include five specific sections: authorities, planning overview, critical infrastructure, fuel allocation, and operational procedures. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. on May 23, 2025, with final deliverables to be completed by August 1, 2025, and a potential project extension available until December 31, 2025. The evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's capability, experience, staff resources, approach to the scope of work, and geographic proximity to the MCEDD region. Proposers must submit a comprehensive proposal that includes qualifications, detailed scope of work, task list, timeline, work samples, fee structure, references, and office locations.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. Proposals should be submitted via email to lindsay@mcedd.org, with MCEDD reserving the right to reject any proposals and select the submission deemed most beneficial to the organization. The total compensation for the project is up to $15,000 per county, resulting in a potential total contract value of $60,000. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The contract appears to be open to a wide range of consulting firms or organizations with expertise in emergency management, fuel planning, and disaster preparedness. Interested parties should carefully review the full RFP document and ensure their proposal addresses all required components to be considered for the contract.