Oregon Buys #S-DASOBO-00015911

Award for Consultant Services: Utility Wildfire Liability and Accountability Expert Study for Oregon DAS

This award notice details the selection of a consultant to conduct an expert study on public policy options for utility wildfire liability in Oregon. - Government Buyer: - Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) On-Behalf Of, in coordination with the Oregon Public Utility Commission - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Consultant services for the development and delivery of an expert study on utility wildfire liability and accountability - Focus areas include: - Utility accountability - Customer rates and service - Property insurance costs - Wildfire victim recovery - Access to low-cost capital for economic development and clean energy goals - NIGP code: 91897 (Consulting Services, Public Policy) - One main line item for the expert study; no part numbers or specific quantities beyond the study itself - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Expertise in public policy related to utility wildfire liability and accountability - Balancing stakeholder impacts (utilities, customers, wildfire victims, economic development) - Procurement conducted as a Competitive Sealed Proposal (open market) - Place of Performance: - Salem, Marion County, Oregon (state government offices)

Description

This procurement seeks a qualified expert consultant to develop and deliver a study on public policy options addressing utility wildfire liability. The study aims to encourage utility accountability while balancing impacts on customer rates, service, insurance costs, wildfire victim recovery, and economic development goals. The procurement method is a Competitive Sealed Proposal, and the project involves personal services. The solicitation was awarded on March 27, 2026.

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