Award
Oregon Buys #S-DASOBO-00015911
CONSULTANT SERVICES- UTILITY WILDFIRE LIABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY EXPERT STUDY
Recipient
Not Specified
Awarded
March 27, 2026
Identifier
S-DASOBO-00015911
A government contract was awarded by DAS On-Behalf Of in Oregon for consultant services to develop and deliver an expert study on public policy options addressing utility wildfire liability. The study aims to promote utility accountability while balancing impacts on customer rates, insurance costs, wildfire victim recovery, and economic development. The procurement involved a competitive sealed proposal process, with a classification code of 91897 (NIGP). The contract includes approximately 0.01 unit of consultant services. The award was posted on February 6, 2026, with a response deadline of March 27, 2026. Key contacts include Rich Palmer (Rich.Palmer@puc.oregon.gov) and the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC.Invoice@puc.oregon.gov). Locations involved are Salem, Marion County, Oregon, with addresses at 201 High St SE, Suite 100, Salem, OR 97301, and PO Box 1088, Salem, OR 97308-1088. Potential competitors for similar awards include companies specializing in public policy consulting, utility regulation, and wildfire risk assessment.
Description
A contract awarded for consultant services to develop and deliver an expert study on public policy options addressing utility wildfire liability, encouraging utility accountability while balancing impacts on customer rates, insurance costs, wildfire victim recovery, and economic development goals.