Welcome! The Oregon Utility Notification Center (OUNC) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide a turnkey operation of the statewide 811 notification system.
OUNC’s mission is to operate and maintain a modern notification system that reduces damage to underground facilities and promotes public safety related to excavation. This contract and relationship with the vendor is core to our mission and vitally important to protecting underground facilities and ensuring public safety.
Through this procurement process, OUNC seeks a strategic partner to deliver a comprehensive solution that combines high‑quality operations with modern technology, user‑friendly digital interfaces, accurate GIS‑based mapping and notification, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
The successful vendor will be asked to enter into a contract, which is to start January 1, 2027, and will cover a period of three years with the possibility of two one-year extensions.
Details including contact information, scope of work, submission guidelines, how to pose questions and more are included in the downloadable and printable RFP document on this page.
PROCESS SCHEDULE KEY DATES
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Request for proposals issued | March 31, 2026 |
| Deadline for questions | April 17, 2026 |
| OUNC posts answers to questions on Oregon811.com | April 24, 2026 |
| Proposal submission deadline | May 8, 2026 · noon (Pacific Time) |
| Vendor presentations in person (by invitation only) | May 21, 2026 |
| Selection of successful proposer | July 16, 2026 |
| Operational readiness required | December 11, 2026 |
| Contract start date | January 1, 2027 |
RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS
By April 24, this section will be updated with responses to any questions not addressed in the RFP document and submission guidelines.
CONTACT
Communications related to this RFP should only be directed to:
Joshua Thomas
Executive Director, Oregon Utility Notification Center
[email protected]
503-317‑5007
