Urban Search and Rescue Special Mission Tenders (SMT) RFP

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (ODEM) is seeking proposals for three fully loaded and mounted Urban Search and Rescue Special Mission Tenders (SMT) through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued for Marion County. The procurement specifically requires 16ft or 20ft cargo trailers with tandem axles and integrated generators. Proposers must submit comprehensive price proposals using Attachment E, detailing base model specifications, equipment packages, and value-added services. The evaluation criteria will assess multiple factors including cargo trailer length, cost, delivery and training capabilities, and additional value-added products, with a total possible score of 50 points and cost accounting for 10 points. The RFP was posted on July 6, 2023, with proposals due by August 3, 2023, at 9:00 AM PST. ODEM anticipates awarding a single Price Agreement (Purchase Order) to the most advantageous proposer that best serves the agency's interests. The contract will be awarded based on a comprehensive review that considers pricing and other critical considerations beyond just cost.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the available documentation. The RFP does not indicate incumbent vendors or specify explicit integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. While precise budget ranges were not specified, the procurement involves three specialized emergency management trailers, suggesting a potentially significant investment. The proposed Urban Search and Rescue Special Mission Tenders represent critical emergency response equipment for the state of Oregon, indicating potential budget allocation from emergency management or disaster preparedness funds. Vendors responding to the RFP should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their ability to meet the technical specifications for fully equipped and mounted urban search and rescue trailers. Proposers will need to demonstrate technical capabilities, provide detailed pricing structures, and showcase their capacity to deliver specialized emergency response equipment that meets ODEM's precise requirements.