RFQ# 2021-108 Population Growth Study

Clackamas County, through its Water Environment Services (WES) municipal partnership, is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ #2021-108) for a comprehensive population growth study covering areas within WES boundaries through 2040, with specific focus on near-term estimates through 2031. The study requires sophisticated demographic analysis incorporating 2020 census data, land use density, urban growth boundary information, impacts of Oregon House Bill 2001, business growth estimates, educational facility expansion projections, childbirth and net migration estimates, and transportation and utility infrastructure data. Vendors must submit a detailed proposal including proposed fee, staff experience, estimated project timeline, references, and a quote certification form. Evaluation criteria will assess firm experience, staff qualifications, pricing, references, and overall project approach. The project has a strict completion deadline of April 30, 2022, with quotes due by January 18, 2022, and a total project budget of $50,000. Proposals will be comprehensively reviewed based on multiple qualitative and quantitative factors to determine the most qualified vendor.

The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement will utilize a Personal Services Contract with specific provisions addressing travel expenses, confidentiality, criminal background checks, key personnel requirements, and potential cooperative and federal contracting opportunities. The document does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require specific integration. The contract has a defined budget of $50,000, which represents the total available funding for the population growth study. While no specific limitations on respondent types are mentioned, vendors will need to demonstrate significant expertise in demographic analysis, data interpretation, and comprehensive population projection methodologies to be competitive in the selection process.