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Bid Title

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2026-155-PR

Issuing Agency

Morrow County

Location

Oregon

Published Date

Apr 22, 2026

Closing Date

May 20, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2026-155-PR

Bid/RFP Status:

Open - accepting bids and proposals

Bid/RFP Due Date:

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 2:00pm

Bid/RFP Reference Number:

PLANNING FIRM OF RECORD – ON-CALL PLANNING SERVICES

PLANNING FIRM OF RECORD – ON-CALL PLANNING SERVICES

Morrow County, Oregon is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified planning firms to provide on-call, as-needed land use planning services.

Services may include technical review of reports associated with land use applications, support for renewable energy project review, assistance with Comprehensive Plan updates, and related planning services.

The anticipated professional services agreement will be for a two (2) year term, with options to renew, subject to County approval and funding availability.

SOQs must be received no later than May 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Submittals received after the deadline will not be considered.

No cost or fee proposals shall be submitted as part of this RFQ. Compensation will be negotiated with the most qualified firm(s) following selection in accordance with Oregon public contracting law.

The complete RFQ document, including submission requirements and evaluation criteria, is available from Morrow County, Oregon, Attn: Sandi Pointer, Risk and Procurement Manager, 215 NE Main Ave., Irrigon, OR 97844, spointer@morrowcountyor.gov , 541-989-8166.

Morrow County reserves the right to amend or cancel this RFQ, reject any or all submittals, and waive informalities in the solicitation process. This solicitation does not obligate the County to award a contract or pay any costs incurred in the preparation of responses.

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MORROW COUNTY, OREGON

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 2026-155-PR

Planning Firm of Record – On-Call, As-Needed Land Use Planning Services

Contact

Sandi Pointer, Risk and Procurement

Manager

Address

215 NE Main Ave., Irrigon, OR 97844

Email / Phone

spointer@morrowcountyor.gov | 541-989-

8166 | Cell: 541-371-6914

RFQ Issue Date

April 22, 2026

SOQ Due Date

May 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time

Morrow County, Oregon • Planning Firm of Record RFQ • Page 1

1. Introduction and Background

Morrow County, Oregon (the “County”) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (“SOQs”)

from qualified land use planning firms to provide professional planning services on an on-

call, as-needed basis. The selected consultant(s) will serve as the County’s Planning

Firm(s) of Record and may provide technical review, advisory support, drafting assistance,

and related planning services for current applications, supplemental reports associated

with land use applications, and long-range planning projects.

Morrow County is located in north-central Oregon and includes urban, rural, and industrial

service areas. County planning responsibilities include administration and maintenance of

the Comprehensive Plan, implementation and maintenance of the Transportation System

Plan, implementation and maintenance of the Zoning Ordinance, and land use permitting

and development review. The County seeks consultant support from firms with

demonstrated experience serving public-sector clients in similar environments.

The County intends to identify one or more qualified firms through this RFQ process.

Services will be assigned on a task-order or other on-call basis, depending on County

needs. The selected consultant(s) will work closely with County staff and may support

planning, permitting, review, and public process activities.

The County anticipates entering into an on-call professional services agreement with the

selected consultant(s) for an initial term of two (2) years, with optional renewals at the

County’s discretion, subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and mutual

agreement.

Proposers are responsible for regularly checking the County’s procurement webpage

https://www.morrowcountyor.gov/rfps for addenda, clarifications, modifications, or other

changes to this RFQ. Submission of an SOQ constitutes acknowledgment of and

agreement to all addenda issued by the County.

2. Scope of Services

Services may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Provide on-call technical review of reports and documents submitted to the County in

connection with land use applications. Examples may include materials associated with

renewable energy projects, such as wildlife mitigation plans, archaeological studies,

erosion control plans, glare analyses, geotechnical analyses, and similar technical

reports. The consultant may assist County staff in evaluating consistency with the

Morrow County Zoning Ordinance (MCZO), the Morrow County Subdivision Ordinance,

the Transportation System Plan (TSP), and other applicable County requirements.

2. Assist with updates to the Comprehensive Plan, including reformatting, editing,

codification preparation, incorporation of previously adopted amendments, research,

data, and demographic updates, and drafting of goals and policies.

3. Attend Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners, advisory committee,

staff, or consultant meetings on an as-needed basis.

4. Attend pre-application meetings or provide written guidance to support such meetings.

Morrow County, Oregon • Planning Firm of Record RFQ • Page 2

5. Assist County staff with processing plan amendments or related planning updates,

including outreach support, public meeting materials, staff reports, and hearing support.

6. Review Floodplain Development Permit applications.

3. Minimum Qualifications

Firms responding to this RFQ must, at a minimum, demonstrate the following

qualifications:

• Licensure, registration, or other authority necessary to lawfully provide the requested

planning services in the State of Oregon.

• Experience providing planning services to public-sector clients of similar size and

complexity.

• Ability to provide timely, responsive, and professional on-call support.

• AICP certification is preferred, but not required.

• CFM required for work on Floodplain Development Review.

4. SOQ Format and Content

• SOQs should be concise, clearly organized, and should not exceed twenty (20) pages,

excluding the cover letter, tabs, and resumes.

• One page is defined as one side of a single 8-1/2” x 11” page, using a minimum 11-

point font size for substantive text.

• At a minimum, the SOQ should address each scored criterion identified in Section 5

and include the required references.

5. Evaluation Criteria

A total of 100 points is available for the scored criteria listed below.

Criterion

Description

Firm Background and

Capabilities

Provide brief information about the firm, including

background, size, types of services provided, and

experience with similar public-sector engagements.

Describe the firm’s overall capability to perform the

requested land use planning services for the

County.

Key Personnel

Identify the project manager and other key team

members who would be assigned to the County.

Describe their roles, responsibilities, qualifications,

and relevant experience. Identify any

subcontractors proposed and explain why their

participation would add value.

Points

20

20

Morrow County, Oregon • Planning Firm of Record RFQ • Page 3

Criterion

Understanding of County

Needs

Local Knowledge and

Availability

References

Description

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the County’s

planning needs, including support for current land

use applications, technical review, renewable

energy project review, plan maintenance, and long-

range planning. Describe the firm’s approach to

communication, responsiveness, and coordination

with County staff.

Describe the firm’s familiarity with Morrow County,

similar eastern Oregon or rural Oregon planning

environments, and the team’s ability to attend

meetings and provide efficient service to the

County.

Provide at least five references from clients of

similar size and complexity for whom similar

services have recently been provided. Include

contact name, title, phone number, and email

address.

Points

20

20

20

6. Submission Requirements

• Five (5) hard copies of the SOQ and one (1) electronic PDF copy must be received by

the County no later than May 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

• SOQs shall be submitted to: Morrow County, Oregon, Attn: Sandi Pointer, Risk and

Procurement Manager, 215 NE Main Ave., Irrigon, OR 97844,

spointer@morrowcountyor.gov.

• The outside of the package should be clearly marked: “Morrow County – Planning Firm

of Record SOQ.”

• Statements received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

7. Additional Information and Reservation of Rights

• No cost or fee schedules shall be submitted as part of the SOQ. Pursuant to Oregon

public contracting law, cost and fee information will be requested during contract

negotiations with the most qualified firm(s), if applicable.

• All submittals become part of the public record unless exempt from disclosure under

applicable law.

• The County reserves the right to amend or cancel this RFQ, extend the submittal

deadline, reject any or all SOQs, waive minor informalities or irregularities, seek

clarifications, request supplemental information, and negotiate with one or more

proposers as permitted by law.

Morrow County, Oregon • Planning Firm of Record RFQ • Page 4

• This RFQ does not obligate the County to award a contract, pay any cost incurred in

the preparation of a response, or procure any services until a written agreement is fully

executed by authorized representatives of the parties.

8. Insurance

The successful proposer will be required to maintain insurance coverage satisfactory to the

County, including Commercial General Liability, Professional Errors and Omissions

Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Employer’s Liability, and Automobile Liability coverage,

with limits to be established during contract negotiations.

9. Procurement Schedule

RFQ Issued

Deadline for Questions

SOQs Due

Anticipated Notice of Selection

April 22, 2026

May 7, 2026

May 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time

Approx: June 4, 2026

Morrow County, Oregon • Planning Firm of Record RFQ • Page 5

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

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