Vehicle Inspection Program Remote Sensing

The State of Oregon, specifically the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP #S-34000-00000240) for a Remote Sensing Emission Study targeting vehicle exhaust emissions in multiple metropolitan areas, including Multnomah County and the City of Portland. The primary objective is to sample and analyze emissions from gasoline and diesel passenger vehicles to assess the effectiveness of DEQ's vehicle emissions testing program. The contractor will be required to conduct at least 4 weeks of sample collection across 8 sites in Portland, Medford, Salem, and Eugene, utilizing specialized remote sensing equipment to gather comprehensive emissions data. Key deliverables include data analysis and a final report to be completed by September 2022. The evaluation criteria will consider the project plan, proposer's experience, and pricing, with the contract to be awarded to the highest-ranked responsive and responsible proposer. The RFP was originally posted on August 31, 2021, with the proposal due date extended to November 22, 2021, at 5:00 PM. Proposers are limited to a 6-page project plan and a 6-page price proposal, with the option to submit additional project team resumes separately.

The RFP includes a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan that encourages proposers to solicit and engage with certified minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses for potential subcontracting opportunities. While the outreach plan information will not be scored in the evaluation, proposers must detail their strategies for inclusivity and be willing to report subcontractor identities to the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) if awarded the contract. Proposers must also complete a Responsibility Inquiry demonstrating their capability to meet contractual requirements, including financial stability, necessary resources, and appropriate licenses and certifications. Those with 50 or more full-time workers and a contract value exceeding $500,000 must submit a Pay Equity Certificate. The initial contract term is anticipated to be one year, with potential amendments allowing a cumulative maximum contract duration of five years. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the contract will be awarded to a single vendor capable of meeting the comprehensive remote sensing emissions study requirements.