Project #: RFP 4413 (RFP)
Issued by: Oregon Metro
Publish Date: Jan 9, 2025 2:00PM
Proposals Due Date: Feb 4, 2025 2:00PM (Pacific Standard Time) add to calendar
Status: Open

Description

Metro seeks to establish a list of on-call contractors with a qualified communications firms to provide crisis communication services. The selected firms will be available to assist Metro in effectively managing and responding to crises, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of information to the public and stakeholders.

Objectives

The primary objectives of this contract are to:

·         Provide immediate, expert crisis communication support in times of incidents, emergencies or significant events.

·         Develop and implement strategic communication plans tailored to specific crises or departments.

·         Ensure consistent, transparent, and accurate messaging across all channels.

·         Maintain public trust and protect the reputation of Metro.



Special Instructions

Proposal Writing Coaching

For this RFP, Metro offers free coaching for interested COBID firms. The coaching will be done by a contractor of Metro’s choice.  The coaching will be a 30 – 60 minute session about writing a proposal in general. Any interested firms must communicate that interest by 2:00 pm on January 29, 2025 to bidsandproposals@oregonmetro.gov. Metro staff will be in touch to connect you with the contractor for scheduling.

Attachments

This project has the following solicitation documents.

Bid Document File Size Notes
670,410

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Pre-Proposal Conference Information

Pre-Proposal Conference 
A voluntary pre-proposal conference will be held on Zoom  on January 16th 2025 at 11:30 am to 1:00 p.m. (Pacific standard time). Interested proposers and subcontractors are encouraged to attend the conference in order to gain information about the RFP requirements  
Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82046039196 
Meeting ID: 820 4603 9196 

Conference Date

Jan 16, 2025 11:30AM (Pacific Standard Time) add to calendar

Before you can register your attendance, you will need to register your vendor profile with Oregon Metro using the "Register" button below.

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Vendor Questions and Answers

For Questions or Additional Information, Contact:

Name: Bids and Proposals
Email: bidsandproposals@oregonmetro.gov

Interested Parties and Planholders

Interested Parties

These are the vendors who have expressed interest in this solicitation:

Business Contact Phone When
After Bruce (WBE, MBE, ESB) 5037405378 Jan 13, 2025
(sole)
C3 Collective (ESB , WBE) 5038808881 Jan 11, 2025
Chloeta 8772456382 Jan 13, 2025
(sole)
Coates Kokes, Inc. 5032411124 Jan 9, 2025
Colehour + Cohen Inc.
All About the Good
(206) 262-0363 Jan 10, 2025
Espousal Strategies, LLC (DBE, ESB, MBE ) 971-410-9407 Jan 13, 2025
(prime)
Fertile Ground Communications (DBE, ESB, WBE)
Award-winning writer, podcaster, communicator, and leader | Helping companies boost employee engagement, productivity, and thought leadership
5038606351 Jan 10, 2025
(prime)
Gard Communications 503-221-0100 Jan 9, 2025
(sole)
GovGuide 3013378519 Jan 13, 2025
(other)
Hagerty Consulting, Inc. 8474928454x119 Jan 20, 2025
Kearns & West (503) 221-1650 Jan 13, 2025
Lara Media Services LLC 503-210-5427 Jan 15, 2025
(prime)
Le Chevallier Strategies, LLC (ESB/WBE)
Mission-Driven Communications and PR
9712011214 Jan 16, 2025
(prime)
Pac/West Resources 503-685-9400 Jan 15, 2025
(sole)
PointNorth Consulting Inc. 3605836700 Jan 17, 2025
PRR 206.623.0735 Jan 16, 2025
(sole)
Quinn Thomas
Better ideas for bigger goals
5036390389 Jan 9, 2025
(sole)
Raftelis Financial Consultants. Inc. 7043731199 Jan 16, 2025
(prime)
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce 2066228272 Jan 13, 2025
(plan center)
SevenOutsource 3153087852 Jan 10, 2025
(other)
Swift Public Affairs 5419903446 Jan 16, 2025
(sole)
THWilson Bonds 5598762610 Jan 19, 2025
(prime)
TransPerfect Translations International 2023472300 Jan 10, 2025
(sole)

Planholders

These are the vendors who have downloaded the solicitation documents:

Business Contact Phone When
After Bruce (WBE, MBE, ESB) 5037405378 Jan 13, 2025
C3 Collective (ESB , WBE) 5038808881 Jan 11, 2025
Chloeta 8772456382 Jan 13, 2025
Coates Kokes, Inc. 5032411124 Jan 9, 2025
Colehour + Cohen Inc.
All About the Good
(206) 262-0363 Jan 10, 2025
Espousal Strategies, LLC (DBE, ESB, MBE ) 971-410-9407 Jan 13, 2025
Fertile Ground Communications (DBE, ESB, WBE)
Award-winning writer, podcaster, communicator, and leader | Helping companies boost employee engagement, productivity, and thought leadership
5038606351 Jan 10, 2025
Gard Communications (WBE) 503-221-0100 Jan 9, 2025
GovGuide 3013378519 Jan 13, 2025
Hagerty Consulting, Inc. 8474928454x119 Jan 20, 2025
Kearns & West (503) 221-1650 Jan 13, 2025
Lara Media Services LLC (ESB, MBE/WBE/DBE) 503-210-5427 Jan 15, 2025
Le Chevallier Strategies, LLC (ESB/WBE)
Mission-Driven Communications and PR
9712011214 Jan 16, 2025
Pac/West Resources 503-685-9400 Jan 15, 2025
PointNorth Consulting Inc. (DBE, MWBE) 3605836700 Jan 17, 2025
PRR (DBE, DBE, WBE, WBE) 206.623.0735 Jan 16, 2025
Quinn Thomas
Better ideas for bigger goals
5036390389 Jan 9, 2025
Raftelis Financial Consultants. Inc. 7043731199 Jan 16, 2025
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce 2066228272 Jan 13, 2025
SevenOutsource 3153087852 Jan 10, 2025
sparks+sullivan (ESB, WBE) 5039274251 Jan 10, 2025
Swift Public Affairs 5419903446 Jan 16, 2025
THWilson Bonds 5598762610 Jan 19, 2025
TransPerfect Translations International 2023472300 Jan 10, 2025

Commodity Codes

Commodity Codes (NIGP):

915-22
Communications Marketing Services
918-24
Communications Consulting
918-81
Natural Disasters, Fire, Flood, Wind, Quakes, Consulting
990-00
SECURITY, FIRE, SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, INCLUDING DISASTER DOCUMENT RECOVERY
990-29
Disaster Preparedness And Emergency Planning Services

Solicitation Keyword Tags

Communications service, crisis communication, disaster preparation

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