![The light blue Benton County Sunset Building with a red roof sits on the left of a banner with [TEXT]: Benton County Developmental Diversity Open House, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., October 20, 2023, 4077 SW Research Way, 2nd floor, Corvallis, OR 97333.](https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DD-open-house-October-2023.png)
The Benton County Developmental Diversity Program will hold an open house event on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Benton County Sunset Building at 4077 SW Research Way in Corvallis. They invite the community to join them in their new office location, after resettling from their move in February 2023.
September 21, 2023
Benton County is inviting qualified firms throughout Oregon, nationally, and internationally to submit proposals for the development of a Sustainable Materials Management Plan. This initiative aims to comprehensively address the environmental impact of materials throughout their entire lifecycle, necessitating collaboration across jurisdictional and geographical boundaries.
“Key elements of the plan include extensive community engagement, analyses, and recommendations to address material lifecycle impacts, and strategies for funding and administration,” said Benton County Community Development Solid Waste & Water Quality Program Coordinator Daniel Reddick. “The specific scope of work will be determined in collaboration with the selected proposer during the initial phase of plan development.”
The primary objective is to engage a firm to create a local/regional Sustainable Materials Management Plan for Benton County.
Responses to the RFP will undergo a rigorous review process, scored, and ranked based on defined criteria within the solicitation document.
The Request for Proposal document is available for download on the Benton County website: https://www.co.benton.or.us/rfps, or printed copies can be obtained by contacting Benton County Community Development at 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, Oregon 97333, or by phone at (541) 766-6819, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
For project inquiries or clarifications, please contact: Daniel Redick, Solid Waste and Water Quality Program Coordinator by email: Daniel.Redick@bentoncountyor.gov or phone: 541-766-6819.
An optional Pre-Proposal meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. PST. The meeting will be conducted virtually, and registration details are as follows:
Pre-Proposal Meeting Information:
Date: September 27, 2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for the meeting: Zoom Registration
Following registration, participants will receive a confirmation email with instructions on joining the virtual meeting.
All RFP responses must be sealed and clearly marked as “Benton County Sustainable Materials Management Plan Proposal.” Submissions should be sent to Benton County Community Development Department, Attention: Daniel Redick, Solid Waste and Water Quality Program Coordinator, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, Oregon 97333, by 2:00 p.m. local time on November 8th, 2023.
For further information, please contact: Benton County Community Development Department by phone: 541-766-6819, email: Daniel.Redick@bentoncountyor.gov, or visit Community Development’s website.
Benton County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring and employment practices. This document is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Please contact Cory Grogan at 541-745-4468 or pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.
The approved 2023-2025 Benton County biennial budget includes $47,475 in funding to continue the Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program (AWPP), a grant program for farmers which supports co-existence with wildlife by funding the installation and use of non-lethal deterrents to protect livestock, crops and property from wildlife.
![[TEXT]: Be informed, have a plan, make a kit. [GRAPHIC]: a black cloud and yellow thunder, a red house with a blizzard of snow covering it, an orange wildfire burning down green trees, a yellow radio, map, and and emergency list list, a white house is flooded with blue water, a navy blue go bag is packed with essential survival items, a white house sits above cracked ground as an earthquake shakes it, and a blue tsunami rises high above a town as it rolls in from the ocean. [SOURCE]: Oregon Emergency Management.](https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/photo-by-OEM-Have-a-plan-build-a-kit-be-ready.png)
With the surge in wildfires, floods, extreme heat, powerful winds, and winter storms, the importance of readiness has never been more evident. These natural occurrences, intensified by the ongoing effects of climate change, underscore the urgency of emergency preparedness. In observance of National Preparedness Month this September, the Benton County community is urged to empower themselves with the knowledge and resources to effectively confront emergencies and disasters.
In a move to enhance passenger convenience and efficiency, Benton Area Transit (BAT) is gearing up for a major software upgrade. The current dispatching software, which has been in use for nearly two decades, is approaching the end of its support cycle. To ensure uninterrupted service, BAT is excited to introduce a new, modern dispatch software system.
The Benton County Assessor’s Office is committed to ensuring the accuracy of property values in our community. As part of this ongoing effort, our appraisal team will be conducting physical reappraisals of properties throughout the County during September and early October.
Following the May 16, 2023, Special Election, Benton County is seeking feedback from voters about bond measure 2-140, Bonds for Community Safety, Mental Health, and Homelessness Services Facilities.
Benton County is pleased to announce the availability of its Biennium Report for 2021 through 2023, a comprehensive report highlighting our county’s activities, achievements, and future. This document offers insight into the County’s performance over the past two years and outlines its vision for the future.
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on August 12, 2023, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will elevate the fire danger level for Benton County to Extreme. The Benton County Fire Defense Board has taken proactive measures to address this heightened risk by implementing a series of fire restrictions.
July 28, 2023
The intersection of Chapel Drive and South 19th Street in Philomath will experience a temporary closure to through traffic, scheduled on August 5 – 20, 2023, 24-hours a day. The closure will be in effect for Chapel Drive from South 16th Street to Bellfountain Road. Access for local residents will be maintained, however, the intersection of South 19th Street and Chapel Drive will NOT be passable.
To navigate around the closure, detour routes have been designated via the following roads: Fern Road, Airport Road and Bellfountain Road.
Benton County Public Works appreciates the driving public’s patience during this essential road maintenance work.
Benton County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring and employment practices. This document is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Please contact Cory Grogan at 541-745-4468 or pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.