Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 731 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Division 70 - OREGON INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
Section 731-070-0050 - Submission of Unsolicited Proposals for OIPP Projects

(1) A private entity wishing to submit an Unsolicited Proposal for a Transportation Project to ODOT for consideration under the OIPP must first submit an Application for Prequalification as described in OAR 731-070-0340. A unit of Local Government may submit an Unsolicited Proposal without prior prequalification.

(2) An application evaluation fee in the amount prescribed by OAR 731-070-0055 must accompany any Application for Prequalification.

(3) A pre-qualified private entity that submits an Unsolicited Proposal must include a proposal evaluation fee in the amount prescribed by OAR 731-070-0055. The proposal evaluation fee is waived for a state Agency or unit of Local Government.

(4) ODOT will publish the requirements for contents and format of an Unsolicited Proposal on its external website. The proposer must submit the original Unsolicited Proposal bearing the signature of the authorized representative, two hard copies and an electronic copy of the Unsolicited Proposal in a format not to exceed the file size indicated in the application form. The original signed proposal, required copies and evaluation fee must be delivered to the Director according to the instructions provided in the application form.

(5) The proposer shall include a list of any proprietary information included in the proposal that the proposer considers protected trade secrets or other information exempted from disclosure under ORS 367.804, OAR 731-070-0280, and 731-070-0290. ODOT may consider an Unsolicited Proposal for a project involving an Oregon unit of Local Government or an agency of another state only if the proposal clearly demonstrates ongoing engagement regarding the project with the state or Local Government unit. The Unsolicited Proposal must provide the name and contact information of an official representative knowledgeable of the proposed project.

(6) ODOT may consider an Unsolicited Proposal only if the proposal is properly formatted as described in, and includes all information required by, this rule.