CITY OF ALBANY, OREGON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Standards of Cover Analysis RFP
Proposals Due by 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time), Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The City of Albany Fire Department (AFD) is requesting proposals from qualified firms to conduct a
comprehensive Standards of Cover (SOC) Analysis. The purpose of this project is to evaluate Albany Fire
Department’s service delivery, deployment strategies, and response performance to ensure efficient,
equitable, and data-driven emergency service coverage for the cities of Albany and Millersburg, as well as
the three rural fire districts served by AFD. The analysis should also include an evaluation of sustainable
funding options to support both current operations and future growth of the department, including
consideration of a potential transition to a fire district model.
A Mandatory Preproposal Meeting will be held remotely on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 3:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The meeting will provide Contractors and subcontractors, with an opportunity to ask
questions, review the solicitation scope requirements, and understand the project background and expected
deliverables. Contractors or their representative must attend the meeting in order to submit a proposal. City
encourages all prospective proposers to attend the meeting; Proposers may consider joint ventures to submit
a proposal covering all aspects and requirements. Contractors may join the meeting from a computer, tablet
or smartphone, at https://meet.goto.com/908474789, or dial in using your phone, access code: 908-474-789,
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412.
Solicitation documents may be downloaded from the City of Albany website at https://albanyoregon.gov/bids,
or examined at Albany City Hall, Finance Department, 333 Broadalbin Street SW, Albany, OR 97321, Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is a $35 charge to receive a printed copy of the documents.
It is imperative that those who download the solicitation documents check the website regularly for addenda,
clarifications, and other notifications that may be pertinent. Proposers are solely responsible for checking the
website to determine if addenda or clarifications have been issued. For questions regarding the solicitation,
contact Diane Murzynski, CPPO, Contracts and Procurement Officer, at contracts@albanyoregon.gov.
Time is of the essence to acquire a qualified contractor to provide the required professional services within
the prescribed timeline. Proposal responses shall be submitted electronically to Diane Murzynski, in the
Finance Department, at procurement@albanyoregon.gov, and must be received not later than 2:00 p.m.,
(Pacific Time), Tuesday, February 3, 2026, or any extension of the time made by addendum. Submittals will
be considered time-stamped and received by the City when received in the procurement email inbox. The
email subject line should include the project name “RFP# 260101, Standards of Cover Analysis”. Proposals
received after the closing date and time will not be opened or reviewed. There will be no formal opening.
Proposals shall be valid for 120 days after opening unless otherwise specified.
The City may reject any proposal not in compliance with all prescribed solicitation procedures and
requirements and other applicable law and may reject any or all proposals in whole or in part when the
cancellation or rejection is in the best interest of the City, and at no cost to the City.
DATED THIS 7TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026.
Diane M. Murzynski, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP
Contracts and Procurement Officer
PUBLISH: Daily Journal of Commerce, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
City of Albany Website, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026