Technical Assistance & Analysis for OR Natural /Working Lands Net BIO Carbon Sequestration Inv

The State of Oregon, through the Department of Administrative Services, State Procurement Services (DAS SPS) and the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE), is seeking technical assistance and analysis for developing a comprehensive Net Biological Carbon Sequestration and Storage Inventory, as mandated by House Bill 3409 (2023) and Senate Bill 1525 (2024). The project requires a contractor to create a detailed inventory of carbon stocks and fluxes across Oregon's natural and working lands, using best available field-based and remote sensing data, and adhering to EPA and IPCC guidelines. Proposers must demonstrate at least three years of experience in carbon stock inventories, particularly for municipal, state, or federal entities, and provide a comprehensive project implementation plan with specific qualifications in geospatial databases and carbon inventory development. The evaluation criteria include administrative proposal (50 points), key persons and resumes (20 points), demonstrated experience (20 points), and price (10 points). Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on April 4, 2025, with proposal submissions due by April 23, 2025, and the contract expected to run until December 31, 2025.

The procurement encourages participation from certified small businesses, including minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses through a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan. Proposers must disclose their certification status and outline potential subcontracting opportunities with certified firms. For contracts over $150,000, proposers must have a written policy addressing sexual harassment and discrimination prevention. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Professional Liability coverage. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract will have a maximum compensation cap, with payments made only for completed and accepted deliverables. The state reserves the right to reject proposals from firms that do not demonstrate sufficient responsibility or fail to provide requested information, and the procurement emphasizes equal opportunity for certified firms to compete for and participate in state procurement contracts.