Bid guide

How to bid on Transportation Land Use Planning for the Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation Salem, ORCloses August 31, 2026

What the agency is buying

The Oregon Department of Transportation is developing a price agreement for transportation land use planning services. This is a pre-solicitation notice, meaning the full details are still being finalized. The estimated not-to-exceed value for the entire series of this price agreement is $100 million. This opportunity is for firms that can provide expertise in transportation and land use planning.

Key dates and deadlines

This pre-solicitation notice was published on March 20, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 31, 2026, at 3:00 AM ET. It is important to submit your response before this time. Since this is a pre-solicitation, the full solicitation with complete instructions will be released later.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional services firms specializing in transportation and land use planning. The agency will provide a full list of NIGP codes when the solicitation is released. If your firm offers services in these areas, this could be a significant opportunity given the estimated value of the price agreement.

How to respond

This is currently a pre-solicitation notice. Full documents and instructions on how to respond will be posted on OregonBuys, the State of Oregon procurement portal. You can view the bid's detail page publicly without signing in, where the documents will be listed once available. To submit an electronic quote, you will need to register a free vendor account on the OregonBuys portal. Otherwise, follow the specific submission directions provided in the bid documents once they are released. Ensure you submit your response before the stated deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Even though this is a pre-solicitation, you can start preparing. Review your firm's capabilities and past performance in transportation and land use planning. Gather relevant project examples and client references that demonstrate your expertise. Pay close attention to the full solicitation when it is released, specifically looking for evaluation criteria and any required certifications or qualifications. Clearly articulate your firm's unique value proposition and how your services align with the Oregon Department of Transportation's needs. Ensure all required forms are completed accurately and submitted on time.

See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond

Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.

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This guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Department of Transportation; the original posting controls.