5986 Intent to award.docx

This document is a Notice of Award from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for RFP 5986/OregonBuys # S-44300-00011258 to provide facilitation services for the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission and System of Care Advisory Council to develop a youth substance use strategic plan. The selected proposer is Common Thread Consulting, LLC. The scope of work includes providing cohesive meeting planning, youth-adult partnership activities, strategic planning support, and meeting facilitation services over a 12-month collaborative process. The initial contract term is 12 months, with options to renew and extend up to 5 years, and the initial maximum not-to-exceed compensation is $125,000.

Qualified proposers must demonstrate experience facilitating diverse partner groups, working with youth, and providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and youth-centered facilitation. Proposals were evaluated based on the proposer's references, letters of support, key personnel, previous projects, proposed implementation plan, and pricing. The OHA is committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages participation from certified minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. The selected contractor is required to take reasonable steps to ensure certified disadvantaged businesses have an equal opportunity to compete for and participate in any subcontracting opportunities.