012659 Notice of Intent to Award Final.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Department of Human Services (DHS) Shared Services Office of Contracts and Procurement, announcing the award of RFP #S-44300-00012659 for a Health Evidence Review Commission (HERC) Research and Analysis Contractor. The RFP was issued on September 12, 2025, with proposals due October 16, 2025, and sought a contractor to conduct comprehensive research and analysis of clinical effectiveness studies and healthcare evidence to inform coverage and medical necessity policies for the Oregon Health Plan. The selected contractor will deliver detailed research reports, evidence summaries, and policy recommendations to support HERC's decision-making regarding healthcare service coverage. The award has been made to Research Triangle Institute following a direct contract negotiation process, as only one proposal response was received, which precluded a formal competitive evaluation.

The notice indicates that the Oregon Health Authority declined to proceed with a full evaluation process due to receiving a single response and instead initiated direct negotiations leading to award. The procurement documents referenced in the related solicitation included specific requirements for vendor qualifications, responsibility inquiries, past performance documentation, and pricing proposals. The RFP solicitation included a COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) Outreach Plan attachment, suggesting potential preferences or set-aside provisions for disadvantaged, minority-owned, or small businesses. The contract was anticipated to require significant expertise in healthcare research, evidence-based policy development, and the ability to synthesize complex clinical information, though specific contract value, term length, and funding source details are not disclosed in this award notice.