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STATE OF OREGON

COVER PAGE

Oregon Health Authority is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) under

OregonBuys Bid Number S-44300-00016124

RFP #6223:

ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY COMMISSION

CLAIMS ANALYSIS OF OREGON'S

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER CONTINUUM OF CARE

Date of Issue: March 26, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (PST) Opening Date: April 28, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PST)

Single Point of Contact (SPC): Heidi Tracy Address: 500 Summer Street N.E, E-03 City, State, Zip: Salem, OR 97301 Phone (voice): 971-372-0652 E-mail: heidi.s.tracy@odhsoha.oregon.gov

The State of Oregon promotes equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, or Veteran status.

mailto:heidi.s.tracy@odhsoha.oregon.gov

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: GENERALINFORMATION…

1.1 INTRODUCTION…

1.2 SCHEDULE…

1.3 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT (SPC)…

SECTION 2: AUTHORITY, OVERVIEW, AND SCOPE…

2.1 AUTHORITY AND METHOD…

2.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS…

2.3 OREGONBUYS…

2.4 PROJECT OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

2.5 SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS

2.6 TASKS AND DELIVERABLES

SECTION 3: PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS…

3.1 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS…

3.2 MINIMUM SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS…

3.3 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS…

SECTION 4: SOLICITATION PROCESS…

4.1 PUBLIC NOTICE…

4.2 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE…

4.3 QUESTIONS / REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS…

4.4 SOLICITATION PROTESTS

4.5 PROPOSAL DELIVERY OPTIONS…

4.6 PROPOSAL MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL…

4.7 PROPOSAL DUE…

4.8 PUBLIC OPENING…

4.9 PROPOSAL REJECTION…

SECTION 5: EVALUATION PROCESS…

5.1 RESPONSIVENSS AND RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION

5.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA…

5.3 POINT AND SCORE CALCULATIONS…

5.4 STANDARS FOR ASSIGNING POINTS…

5.5 RANKING OF PROPOSERS…

SECTION 6: AWARD AND NEGOTIATON…

6.1 AWARD NOTIFICATION PROCESS…

6.2 INTENT TO AWARD PROTEST…

6.3 APPARENT SUCCESSFUL PROPOSER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS…

6.4 CONTRACT NEGOTIATION…

SECTION 7: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION…

7.1 COMMITMENT TO DIVERSTIY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION…

7.2 CERTIFIED FIRM PARTICIPATION…

7.3 GOVERNING LAWS AND REGULATIONS…

7.4 OWNERSHIP/PERMISSION TO USE MATERIALS…

7.5 CANCELLATION OF RFP; REJECTION OF PROPOSAL; NO DAMAGES…

7.6 COST OF SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL…

7.7 CHECKLIST DISCLAIMER….......................................…

7.8 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS…

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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The response to this RFP, known as the “Proposal” (and, once accepted in OregonBuys, also known as the “Quote”), consists of a series of completed Attachments, some available for download in OregonBuys and others are documents the Proposer creates. Together, this series of completed Attachments are what constitutes a complete response, or the Proposal, to this RFP.

The collection of required attachments is also collectively known as the “Proposal Packet.”

Required Attachments to be downloaded from OregonBuys:

• ATTACHMENT B DISCLOSURE EXEMPTION AFFIDAVIT

• ATTACHMENT C PROPOSER INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION SHEET

• ATTACHMENT D CERTIFIED DISADVANTAGE BUSINESS OUTREACH PLAN

• ATTACHMENT E RESPONSIBILITY INQUIRY

Required Attachments created by the proposer in accordance with instructions in the RFP:

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• TECHNICAL RESPONSE

• BUDGET AND PRICE PROPOSAL

• KEY PERSONS/RESUMES

• WORK SAMPLES

• LETTERS OF SUPPORT

Downloadable from OregonBuys for the Proposer’s information and reference:

• ATTACHMENT A SAMPLE CONTRACT

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SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The State of Oregon, acting by and through the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, (“Agency or ADPC”), is issuing this Request for Proposal under the provisions of ORS 279B.060 and OAR 137-247-0260, for an All Payor Claims Analysis of Oregon's Substance Use Disorder Continuum of Care.

ORS 430.223 requires the ADPC, established under ORS 430.221 (Commission members), to develop a comprehensive addiction, prevention, treatment and recovery plan for this state. “The plan must include, but is not limited to, recommendations regarding:

(a) Capacity, type and utilization of programs […]

(g): The most effective and efficient use of participating state agency resources to support programs.”

In order to measure, assess and evaluate recommendations related to these objectives, the ADPC requires periodic and systematic healthcare claims analysis of the substance use continuum of care. The results of the analysis will be used to guide recommendation implementation, evaluate effects of recommendations that become program or law, and to generally provide information to commissioners and policy makers on needs and strengths in the system.

Additional details on the Scope of services are included in the Scope of Work/Specifications section.

The ADPC anticipates awarding one Contract as a result of this RFP.

The initial term of the Contract is anticipated to be 12 months with the intent to renew annually up to a cumulative maximum of five years, contingent upon the needs and available funding.

Agency estimates that the maximum initial not-to-exceed amount for the Contract will be $125,000.00.

ADPC reserves the right to amend the Contract not-to-exceed amount, as necessary, to extend Contractor’s performance of the Work described in Section 2.5 Scope of Work, to cover future time extension of the Contract term, and to add additional phases of the Work, subject to additional funding being available.

1.2 SCHEDULE

The table below represents a tentative schedule of events. All times are listed in Pacific Time. All dates listed are subject to change.

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Event Date Time

RFP Posting March 26, 2026 9:00 a.m.

Questions / Requests for Clarification Due April 7, 2026 5:00 p.m.

Answers to Questions / Answers to Questions Issued (approximately) April 14, 2026 5:00 p.m.

RFP Protest Period Ends 7 calendar days prior to RFP opening

Opening (Proposal Due) April 28, 2026 5:00 p.m.

Issuance of Notice of Intent to Award (approximately) May 26, 2026 5:00 p.m.

Award Protest Period Ends 7 calendar days after Notice of Intent to Award

1.3 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT (SPC)

The SPC for this RFP is identified on the Cover Page, along with the SPC’s contact information.

Proposer shall direct all communications related to any provision of the RFP only to the SPC, whether about the technical requirements of the RFP, contractual requirements, the RFP process, or any other provision.

SECTION 2: AUTHORITY, OVERVIEW, AND SCOPE

2.1 AUTHORITY AND METHOD

OHA is issuing this RFP on behalf of ADPC pursuant to OHA’s authority under ORS 413.033 and ADPC’s delegation to OHA to provide contracting support authorized under HB2929 (2025).

Agency is using the Competitive Sealed Proposal method, pursuant to ORS 279B.060 and OAR 137-047-0260. Agency may use a combination of the methods for Competitive Sealed Proposals, including optional procedures: a) Competitive Range; b) Discussions and Revised Proposals; c) Revised Rounds of Negotiations; d) Negotiations; e) Best and Final Offers; and f) Multistep Sealed Proposals.

2.2 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

For the purposes of this RFP, capitalized words are defined in OAR 137-046-0110, or as defined below:

Contract means the Contract awarded as a result of this RFP.

Contractor means the Proposer selected through this RFP to enter into a Contract with Agency to perform the Work.

Proposal means a written response submitted to the Office of Contracts and Procurement (OC&P) in response to this RFP.

Proposer means the organization or person that submits a Proposal in response to this RFP.

RFP means this Request for Proposals.

SPC means the OC&P sole point of contact who serves as the coordinator and focal point of information, communications and activities relating to this RFP.

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Work means the required activities, goals, milestones and objectives, reporting, and invoicing, as described in this RFP.

2.3 OREGONBUYS

OregonBuys is the only delivery option permitted for this RFP (refer to subsection 4.5 “Proposal Delivery Options”). Proposals, referred to as “Quotes” in OregonBuys, should be submitted electronically through OregonBuys at: https://OregonBuys.gov/bso.

You do not need to be registered in OregonBuys to view a Solicitation; but you do need to be registered as a “Vendor” to download and respond to a Solicitation.

2.3.1 OregonBuys Guidelines

2.3.1.1 For Assistance with OregonBuys (Vendor Help Desk):

Email: suppliersupport@periscopeholdings.com

Phone: 1-855-800-5046

2.3.1.2 For information on how to register as a Vendor in OregonBuys:

https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/SupplierRegistration QuickSteps.pdf.

2.3.1.3 For guidelines on how to find an open or closed Bid Solicitation in OregonBuys:

https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/How%20to%20fi nd%20open%20or%20closed%20bids.pdf

2.3.1.4 Detailed instructions on how to submit a Proposal (“Quote”) in OregonBuys:

https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/OregonBuys%20V endor%20Formal%20Solicitation%20Response.pdf

If the above links are not an option, obtain the information through the Vendor Help Desk (2.3.1.1), or contact the SPC.

2.3.2 Terminology specific to OregonBuys:

2.3.2.1 Amendment” means a change to the RFP, which is a type of Bid Solicitation. An Amendment to this RFP has the same meaning as “Addendum” or “Addenda.” Modifications to this RFP, if any, will be made by written Amendment and posted in OregonBuys.

Answers to Questions or Requests for Clarification may be posted as an Amendment or part of an Amendment in OregonBuys. OHA’s Notice of Intent to Award will be posted as an Amendment in OregonBuys.

2.3.2.2 “Bid Availability Date” means the date and time this Bid Solicitation will be visible in OregonBuys for Proposers/Vendors to view and respond.

2.3.2.3 “Bid Solicitation” or “Bid” is a generic term in OregonBuys that refers to different types of solicitations. This Request for Proposal, or RFP, is a type of Bid Solicitation. OregonBuys uses the term “Bid Solicitation” to refer to all types of solicitations in OregonBuys.

https://oregonbuys.gov/bso mailto:suppliersupport@periscopeholdings.com https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/SupplierRegistrationQuickSteps.pdf https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/SupplierRegistrationQuickSteps.pdf https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/How%20to%20find%20open%20or%20closed%20bids.pdf https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/How%20to%20find%20open%20or%20closed%20bids.pdf https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/OregonBuys%20Vendor%20Formal%20Solicitation%20Response.pdf https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/OregonBuys%20Vendor%20Formal%20Solicitation%20Response.pdf

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2.3.2.4 “Opening Date and Time” means the date and time after which Proposals will no longer be accepted by OHA and OregonBuys. The Opening Date and Time begins the period where OHA will start to open Proposals and begin the review and evaluation period.

2.3.2.5 “Proposal” means the Proposer’s response to this RFP. The Proposal is known as the ‘Quote” once accepted by OregonBuys.

2.3.2.6 “Quote” is a term in OregonBuys that means a response to any type of Bid Solicitation. The response to this RFP, the Proposal, is known as the Quote in OregonBuys. In most cases, OregonBuys uses the generic term “Quote” to refer to all responses to most type of Bid Solicitations.

2.3.2.7 “Vendor” is a term in OregonBuys that means the public or private entity that registered in OregonBuys to download and respond to a Bid Solicitations, or to view awarded contracts and agreements. The Proposer is known as the Vendor in OregonBuys.

2.4 OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE.

2.4.1 Agency Overview and Background

Oregon’s Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission (ADPC) is an independent state agency tasked with improving access to evidence-based, evidence-informed and culturally informed substance use prevention, substance use disorder treatment, and recovery support services for all Oregonians. The ADPC is charged with (ORS 430.223) developing a comprehensive substance use prevention, substance use disorder treatment, and recovery support services plan for Oregon and the fourteen state agencies that span the state continuum of care. The substance use disorder (SUD) continuum of care includes primary prevention, risk reduction, treatment, and recovery.

2.4.2 Project Overview and Background

Contractor will serve as the subject matter expert for data analytics and will provide the following services:

2.4.2.1 Generate an annual claims analysis of services rendered across the Substance Use Disorder Continuum. Data Source: Oregon Data Collaborative All Payer Claims Database.

2.4.2.2 Develop methodology to compare 2016-2023 ADPC claims analysis over time. This will entail the review of claim codes and variable lists update based on recommendations of the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission.

2.4.2.3 Deliver Report on the “Substance Use Disorder Continuum of Care” for 2024 and comparison to past claims.

2.4.2.4 Deliver results in format agreed upon with ADPC.

2.5 SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS

The awarded Contractor shall update and develop new analyses and reporting on the Substance Use Disorder continuum of care in Oregon.

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Through an iterative and collaborative process with the ADPC team, the awarded Contractor will design, develop, and deliver a set of analyses to increase the ADPC’s understanding of service delivered through the SUD continuum of care. In order to meet these requirements, the Proposer must demonstrate experience in the following areas:

2.5.1 Subject matter expertise and consultation experience on SUD continuum of care considerations, metrics, and related report development.

2.5.2 Subject matter expertise developing and recommending Metrics on type of service(s), duration of service(s), placement setting/level (e.g., outpatient, residential), and quality measures (e.g., initiation, engagement, retention).

2.5.3 Stratify results in compliance with the Oregon Data Collaborative’s small cell size suppression rules, considering factors like insurance coverage and type (pharmacy, medical) and geographic region, along with patient demographics, use disorders, comorbidities, and other available factors.

2.5.4 Trend analysis over time-of-service utilization, access rates, prevalence, or other factors, with respect to geographic or other demographically important differences.

2.5.5 Measures such as transitions between levels of care (e.g., from acute events to

MOUD/SUD).

2.5.6 Individual and population health care cascades methodologies to understand key transition points in care or other factors that impact care outcomes related to care coordination challenges.

2.5.7 Analysis, recommendations, and best practices to the general public and policy makers.

2.5.8 Data visualization, display, and data presentation that is consumable by general public and policy makers.

2.5.9 Analyses and reporting development with the goal of updating and replicating analyses.

2.6 Required Activities.

The awarded Contractor will be required to:

2.6.1 Attend kick off meeting with key Commission staff to introduce the Contractor’s team, discuss the project purpose, scope, expected outcomes, timelines, and resolve any questions about the key project roles and responsibilities.

2.6.2 Review prior analysis of 2016-2023 claims and provide proposal for modifications to methodology based on necessity, such as those that result from changes to the claims dataset or to more accurately address priority areas of the Commission.

2.6.3 Follow a process of iterative design and/or approval of proposed modifications to the analysis, provide Draft and Initial SUD Continuum of Care Analyses.

2.6.4 Provide final analysis to the Commission through written report and presentation to Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission.

2.6.5 Provide ongoing subject matter consultation related to the dataset and perform refined analysis or additional analysis and ensure permitted activities do not exceed the total budget.

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SECTION 3: PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

3.1 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for evaluation, Proposal must demonstrate how Proposer meets all requirements of this section:

3.1.1 Team Requirements

Proposers must meet all of the following minimum qualifications as confirmed by the Proposer’s responses to these requirements in and as confirmed by the Key Team Personnel resumes (not to exceed two pages each) submitted with the Proposal.

Key Team Personnel as a collective must have the minimum of the following:

3.1.1.1 Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with Medicaid and or commercial healthcare claims data at a state level.

3.1.1.2 Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with Oregon’s All Payer All Claims Database.

3.1.1.3 Demonstrated familiarity with Oregon’s Medicaid and Commercial Health Insurance Market and coverage of alcohol and drug treatment supports.

3.2 MINIMUM SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.2.1 Proposal Submissions

To be considered for evaluation, Proposal must contain each of the following elements (further detailed in Proposal Requirements section below):

• Disclosure Exemption Affidavit (Attachment B)

• Proposer Information and Certification Sheet (Attachment C)

• Certified Disadvantage Business Outreach Plan (Attachment D)

• Responsibility Inquiry (Attachment E)

• Price Proposal

• Technical Proposal

• Letters of Support

• Work Samples

• Key Persons and Resumes

3.2.2 Technical Proposal Page Limits

Proposal is limited to 20 pages. Any pages exceeding this limit will not be provided to the Evaluation Committee(s) or considered in the evaluation.

The following items do not count toward the page limit.

• Disclosure Exemption Affidavit (Attachment B)

• Proposer Information and Certification Sheet (Attachment C)

• Certified Disadvantage Business Outreach Plan (Attachment D)

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• Responsibility Inquiry (Attachment E)

• Price Proposal

• Letters of Support

• Work samples

• Key Persons and Resumes

3.2.3 Proposal Format and Quantity

Proposal should follow the format and reference the sections listed in the Proposal Requirements section. Responses to each section and subsection should be labeled to indicate the item being addressed.

OregonBuys Electronic Response

Proposer must submit its Proposal electronically through OregonBuys. Detailed instructions on how to submit a proposal can be found at OregonBuys Vendor Formal Solicitation Response.pdf, for electronic submission.

3.2.3.1 Proposer shall submit one copy of its Proposal and all other submittal requirements stated in Section 3.2.1, with Proposer Information and Certification Sheet (Attachment C) bearing the Proposer’s authorized representative’s Signature, in one of the following formats: Adobe Acrobat (pdf), or Microsoft Excel (xlsx).

The Proposer Information and Certification Sheet (Attachment C) must bear the Proposer’s authorized representative’s Signature.

3.2.3.2 If Proposer believes any of its Proposal is exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law (ORS 192.311 through 192.478), Proposer shall complete and submit the Disclosure Exemption Affidavit (Attachment B). Proposer shall also mark as “Confidential” in OregonBuys all attachments to its Proposal that Proposer believes are exempt from disclosure. In such even, Proposer shall also submit an additional Proposal in OregonBuys as follows:

a. One Proposal that is redacted in a manner that is consistent with the completed Disclosure Exemption Affidavit (Attachment B); and

b. One Proposal that is not redacted and is marked “Confidential”.

3.2.4 Authorized Representative

Failure of Proposer’s authorized representative to sign the Proposal may result in rejection of the Proposal by Agency.

3.2.5 OregonBuys Vendor Registration

All Proposers submitting a Proposal in response to this RFP must have a vendor account setup in OregonBuys. To register, visit https://oregonbuys.gov/ and click on the blue “Register” button in the top right. For assistance with registering, please call the Vendor Help Desk phone: 1-855-800-5046, or email:

suppliersupport@periscopeholdings.com.

https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/OregonBuys%20Vendor%20Formal%20Solicitation%20Response.pdf https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/OregonBuys%20Vendor%20Formal%20Solicitation%20Response.pdf https://oregonbuys.gov/ mailto:suppliersupport@periscopeholdings.com

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3.3 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Proposal must address each of the items listed in this section and all other requirements set forth in this RFP. Proposer shall describe the Goods to be provided or the Services to be performed or both. A Proposal that merely offers to provide the goods or services as stated in this RFP may be considered non-Responsive to this RFP and will not be considered further.

• Proposal should not include extensive artwork, unusual printing, or other materials not essential to the utility and clarity of the Proposal.

• Do not include marketing or advertising material in the Proposal, unless requested.

• Proposal should be straightforward and address the requests of the RFP.

• Proposal containing unsolicited marketing or advertising material may receive a lower evaluation score if required information is difficult to locate.

3.3.1 Disclosure Exemption Affidavit – Attachment B

All Proposals are public record and are subject to public inspection after Agency issues the Notice of the Intent to Award. If a Proposer believes that any portion of its Proposal contains any information that is a trade secret under ORS Chapter 192.345(2) or otherwise, is exempt from disclosure under the Oregon Public Records Law (ORS 192.311 through 192.478), Proposer shall complete and submit the Disclosure Exemption Affidavit (Attachment B) and a fully redacted version of its Proposal.

Attachment B is not a required document if not applicable to your Proposal.

Proposer is cautioned that cost information generally is not considered a trade secret under Oregon Public Records Law (ORS 192.311 through 192.478) and identifying the Proposal in whole, as exempt from disclosure is not acceptable.

Agency advises each Proposer to consult with its own legal counsel regarding disclosure issues.

If Proposer fails to identify the portions of the Proposal that Proposer claims are exempt from disclosure, Proposer has waived any future claim of non-disclosure of that information.

3.3.2 Proposer Information and Certification Sheet – Attachment C

Proposer shall complete and submit the Proposer Information and Certification Sheet in OregonBuys.

Failure to demonstrate compliance with Oregon Tax Laws and sign the Proposer Information and Certification Sheet may result in a finding of non-Responsibility.

3.3.3 Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan – Attachment D

Proposer shall complete and submit the Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan form in OregonBuys.

Attachment D is not a required document if not applicable to your Proposal.

However, if the Contract has potential subcontracting opportunities, the successful Proposer may be required to submit a completed Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan (Attachment D) prior to execution.

Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) Chapter 200, Agency encourages the

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3.3.4 Responsibility Inquiry Form – Attachment E

Proposer shall complete the information requested, sign and submit the Responsibility Inquiry Form in OregonBuys.

Attachment E will assist Agency in determining if a Proposer is Responsible prior to execution of a Contract.

Agency may reject a Proposer found to be not Responsible at any time prior to execution of a Contract.

3.3.5 Technical Proposal

To be considered for evaluation, Proposer must demonstrate how the proposed solution meets all the technical requirements.

3.3.5.1 Executive Summary (Evaluation Criteria #1-Section 5.2.1.1)

Must show understanding of the project, including years of experience performing similar work, where work was performed, and for whom.

3.3.5.2 Project Implementation Plan (Evaluation Criteria #2-Section 5.2.1.2)

Proposer must submit a work plan that identifies how the Proposer intends on performing the activities of this project in context with the Scope of Work.

3.3.5.2.1 The Work plan must outline how the required activities will be accomplished by Proposer’s Key Persons during the Contract term, including projected timelines.

3.3.5.2.2 Illustrate how the work plan will serve to coordinate and accomplish the work.

3.3.5.3 Project Timeline (Evaluation Criteria #3-Section 5.2.1.3)

Proposer to provide a detailed description of the steps Proposer will take to accomplish activities associated with the required Work within the allotted timeframe.

• Proposer shall limit their timeline to 12 months or less.

3.3.5.4 Experience (Evaluation Criteria #4-Section 5.2.1.4)

Proposer must demonstrate experience, knowledge, and abilities in the following areas:

3.3.5.4.1 Subject matter expertise on SUD continuum of care considerations, metrics and related report development.

3.3.5.4.2 Subject matter expertise developing claims analysis methodology comparisons.

3.3.5.4.3 Ability to provide analysis, recommendations, and best practices to general public and policy makers.

3.3.5.4.4 Knowledge and experience working with previous projects of similar size and scope described herein.

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3.3.5.5 Letters of Support. Letters of Support will not be scored.

Proposer must provide two Letters of Support that include the following:

3.3.5.5.1 Demonstration of Proposer’s ability and experience working on similar projects in size and scope.

Note: Letters of Support will not be scored. but are an important part of the Proposal. If only one Letter of Support is provided, 10 points will be deducted from the final score. If no Letter of Support is submitted, 20 points will be deducted from the Proposal’s final score.

3.3.5.6 Work Samples (Evaluation Criteria #5-Section 5.2.1.5)

Proposer must provide at least one work sample demonstrating experience with claims analysis and/or data analysis related to the SUD continuum of care in Oregon.

3.3.5.7 Key Persons and their Resumes (Evaluation Criteria #6-Section 5.2.1.6)

Proposer shall specify each key person to be assigned to this project, and each Key Persons responsibilities and roles.

3.3.5.7.1 Include a resume for each Key Persons(s), curriculum vitae, or supportive documentation to be assigned to the project that demonstrates the person’s qualifications and experience for the Work described in Section 2.5 Scope of Work. Resume shall be limited to two pages.

3.3.5.7.2 Proposer must describe at least two previous projects successfully completed by Proposer’s Key Person(s) within the last three years on projects that were similar in size and scope to the work described in Section 2.5 Scope of Work of this RFP.

3.3.6 Price and Budget Proposal (Evaluation Criteria #7-Section 5.2.2)

Proposer shall create and submit a detailed Price Proposal for the initial one-year contract period, that includes the following:

3.3.6.1 Price and Budget Proposal.

3.3.6.1.1 Line-item budget proposal that demonstrates how Proposer will provide the work within the proposed timeline.

3.3.6.1.2 For each activity described in the Scope of Work, the Price Proposal must include identifiable costs, time estimates for completing each activity, and a summary of all proposed costs

3.3.6.1.3 For all fully loaded personnel costs, the Price Proposal must include:

• The name and title of all positions for each individual staff person who will perform the Work; and

• The all-inclusive hourly rate, or salary/wage and fringe rate separately for all Key Persons, including all direct and indirect costs associated with each individual/position performing the work.

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3.3.6.1.4 The Price Proposal must also include the total number of hours estimated to perform the work described in Section

2.5 Scope of Work, with a total dollar amount not to exceed

$125,000.00.

SECTION 4: SOLICITATION PROCESS

4.1 PUBLIC NOTICE

The RFP and attachments are published in the State of Oregon’s electronic procurement system OregonBuys at https://oregonbuys.gov/. Documents will not be mailed to prospective Proposers.

Modifications, if any, to this RFP will be made by written Amendment(s) published in OregonBuys. Prospective Proposer is solely responsible for checking OregonBuys to determine whether or not any Amendment(s) have been issued. Amendment(s) are incorporated into the RFP by this reference.

4.2 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

A Pre-Proposal conference will not be held for this RFP.

4.3 QUESTIONS / REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS

All inquiries, whether relating to the RFP process, administration, deadline, or method of award, or to the intent or technical aspects of the RFP must:

• Be delivered to the SPC via an OregonBuys submission or email;

• Reference the OregonBuys bid number;

• Identify Proposer’s name and contact information;

• Refer to the specific area of the RFP being questioned (i.e., page, section, and paragraph number); and

• Be received by the due date and time for Questions/Requests for Clarification identified in the Schedule in Section 1.2.

• All answers to questions received will be posted as an Amendment in OregonBuys by the date and time identified in the Schedule in Section 1.2.

4.4 SOLICITATION PROTESTS

4.4.1 Protests to RFP

Prospective Proposer may submit a Written protest of anything contained in this RFP, including but not limited to, the RFP process, Specifications, Scope of Work, and the proposed Sample Contract. This is prospective Proposer’s only opportunity to protest the provisions of the RFP, except that Proposer may protest Amendment(s) as provided below and Proposer may take exception to the terms and conditions of the Sample Contract marked as negotiable as set forth in the Negotiations Section.

4.4.2 Protests to Amendment(s)

Prospective Proposer may submit a Written protest of anything contained in an Amendment. Protests to an Amendment, if issued, must be submitted by 5:00 p.m.

Pacific Time on the second Business Day following the issuance of the Amendment or the date/time specified in the Amendment, or they will not be considered. Protests of https://oregonbuys.gov/

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4.4.3 Requirements for Protests

All protests must:

• Be delivered to the SPC via email;

• Reference the OregonBuys bid number;

• Identify prospective Proposer’s name and contact information;

• Be sent by an authorized representative;

• State the reason for the protest, including:

o the grounds that demonstrate how the Procurement Process is contrary to law, Unnecessarily Restrictive, legally flawed, or improperly specifies a brand name; and o evidence or documentation that supports the grounds on which the protest is based; and

• State the proposed changes to the RFP provisions or other relief sought.

Protests to the RFP must be received by the due date and time identified in the Schedule.

Protests to an Amendment must be received by the due date identified in the Amendment.

4.5 PROPOSAL DELIVERY OPTIONS

Proposer is solely responsible for ensuring its Proposal is received by the SPC in accordance with the RFP requirements before Opening. Agency is not responsible for any transmission errors or delays, or for any mis-delivery for any reason. A Proposal submitted by any means not authorized below will be rejected. The following delivery options are permitted for this

RFP:

Important Tip: OHA strongly encourages Proposers to submit their Proposals early, well before the Proposal due date, in order to allow themselves sufficient time to resolve any technical issues that may arise before Proposals are due.

Delivery through OregonBuys:

Proposal submission must be done electronically through OregonBuys at:

https://oregonbuys.gov.

Detailed instructions on how to submit a Proposal can be found at OregonBuys Vendor Formal Solicitation Response.pdf.

Should you need further assistance, you may contact the OregonBuys helpdesk at support.oregonbuys@das.oregon.gov or by phone at 1-855-800-5046.

4.6 PROPOSAL MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL

If a Proposer wishes to make modifications to a submitted Proposal, the Proposer must submit its modification in the authorized method listed in Section 4.5 (Proposal Delivery Options). To be effective the modification must include the OregonBuys bid number and be submitted to the SPC prior to Opening.

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If a Proposer wishes to withdraw a submitted Proposal, it must submit a Written notice signed by an authorized representative of its intent to withdraw to the SPC via email prior to the Opening in accordance with OAR 137-047-0440. To be effective the notice must include the OregonBuys bid number.

4.7 PROPOSAL DUE

A Proposal (including all required submittal items) must be received by the SPC on or before Opening. All Proposal modifications or withdrawals must also be received prior to Opening.

A Proposal received after Opening is considered LATE and will NOT be accepted for evaluation.

A late Proposal will be returned to the Proposer or destroyed.

4.8 PUBLIC OPENING

A public Opening will be held on the date and time listed in the Schedule set forth in Section

1.2 by posting an Amendment to OregonBuys Bid Number S-44300-00016124. Only the name of the Proposer will be provided, no other information will be made available at that time.

Proposals received will not be available for inspection until after the evaluation process has been completed and the notice of Intent to Award is issued pursuant to OAR 137-047-0630.

4.9 PROPOSAL REJECTION

Agency may reject a Proposal for any of the following reasons:

• Proposer fails to substantially comply with all prescribed RFP procedures and requirements, including but not limited to the requirement that Proposer’s authorized representative sign the Proposal.

• Proposer has liquidated and delinquent debt owed to the State or any department or agency of the State.

• Proposer fails to meet the responsibility requirements of ORS 279B.110.

• Proposer makes any contact regarding this RFP with State representatives such as State employees or officials other than the SPC or persons authorized by the SPC, or inappropriate contact with the SPC.

• Proposer attempts to influence a member of the Evaluation Committee.

• Proposal is conditioned on Agency’s acceptance of any other terms and conditions or rights to negotiate any alternative terms and conditions that are not reasonably related to those expressly authorized for negotiation in the RFP or Amendment(s).

SECTION 5: EVALUATION PROCESS

5.1 Responsiveness and Responsibility Determination

5.1.1 Responsiveness determination

A Proposal received prior to Opening will be reviewed to determine if it is Responsive to all RFP requirements including compliance with Section 3.1 (Minimum Qualifications) and Section 3.2 (Minimum Submission Requirements). If the Proposal is unclear, the SPC may request clarification from Proposer. However, clarifications may not be used to rehabilitate a non-Responsive proposal. If the SPC finds the Proposal non-Responsive, the Proposal may be rejected; however, Agency may waive mistakes in accordance with OAR 137-047-0470.

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5.1.2 Responsibility Determination

Agency will determine if an apparent successful Proposer is Responsible prior to award and execution of the Contract. Proposers shall submit a signed Responsibility Inquiry form (Attachment F) with Proposal.

At any time prior to award, Agency may reject a Proposer found to be not Responsible.

5.2 Evaluation Criteria

Each Proposal meeting all Responsiveness requirements will be independently evaluated by members of the Evaluation Committee. Evaluation Committee members may change, and Agency may have additional or fewer evaluators for optional rounds of competition.

Evaluators will assign a score for each evaluation criterion listed below in this Section 5.2 up to the maximum points available as specified in Section 5.3 (Point and Score Calculation).

SPC may request further clarification to assist the Evaluation Committee in gaining additional understanding of a Proposal. A response to a clarification request may only clarify or explain portions of the already submitted Proposal and may not contain new information not included in the original Proposal.

5.2.1 Technical Proposal.

5.2.1.1 Evaluation Criterion #1

Executive Summary. (Reference Section 3.3.5.1)

Evaluation Committee will award up to a maximum of 15 total points based on the following three areas of interest:

• How well does the Proposer demonstrate their understanding of the project, including years of experience performing similar work, where work was performed and by whom?

5.2.1.2 Evaluation Criterion #2

Project Implementation Plan. (Reference Section 3.3.5.2)

Evaluation Committee will award a maximum of 40 total based on the following three areas of interest:

a. How well does the Proposer demonstrate how they would carry out the major activities of this project in context with the Scope of Work?

b. How well did the Proposer illustrate how their work plan and Key Persons will coordinate the accomplish the Work?

5.2.1.3 Evaluation Criterion #3

Project Timeline. (Reference Section 3.3.5.3)

Evaluation Committee will award up to a maximum of 15 total points based on the following three areas of interest:

• How well does the Proposer’s work plan and projected timeline demonstrate how they intend to achieve the required activities and successful results, within the allotted timeframe.

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5.2.1.4 Evaluation Criterion #4

Experience. (Reference Section 3.3.5.4)

Evaluation Committee will award up to a maximum of 25 total points based on the following three areas of interest:

a. How well did the Proposer demonstrate subject matter expertise on SUD continuum of care considerations, metrics and related report development?

b. How well did the Proposer demonstrate subject matter expertise developing claims analysis methodology comparisons?

c. How well did the Proposer demonstrate their ability to provide analysis, recommendations, and best practices to general public and policy makers?

d. How well did the Proposer demonstrate their knowledge and experience working with previous projects of similar size and scope described herein?

5.2.1.5 Evaluation Criterion #5

Work Samples. (Reference Section 3.3.5.6)

Evaluation Committee will award up to a maximum of 25 total points based on the following three areas of interest:

a. How well do the work samples relate to the RFP requirements?

(0-10 points)

b. How well do the work samples align with the submitted proposal?

(0-10 points)

c. How well do the work samples align with size and scope of like projects/environments? (0-5 points)

5.2.1.6 Evaluation Criterion #6

Key Persons and their Resume’s. (Reference Section 3.3.5.7)

Evaluation committee will award up to a maximum of 30 total points based on the Key Person(s) resume, curriculum vitae, or supportive documentation demonstrating their qualifications and experience and based on:

a. How well has the Proposer demonstrated that its Key Person(s) have the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to perform the Work described in Section 2.5 and as evidenced through all documentation provided in response to this RFP?

b. How well did the Proposer describe two previous projects that were completed by Proposer’s Key Persons that were similar in size and scope to the work described in this RFP?

c. How well has the Proposer demonstrated knowledge of claims analysis and the substance use disorder continuum of care?

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5.2.2 PRICE EVALUATION. Evaluation Criteria #7 (Reference Section 3.3.6)

Following scoring and ranking of Proposals, based on the qualifications-based criteria referenced above in Section 5.2, the sealed Price Proposals from Proposers will be opened and scored as follows:

• Proposer with the lowest Price Proposal will receive 15 points.

• Proposer with the second lowest Price Proposal will receive 10 points.

• Proposer with the third lowest Price Proposal will receive 5 points.

All other Proposers will receive 0 points.

5.2.3 PREFERENCES

Tiebreakers

If Agency receives Proposals identical in price, fitness, availability, and quality and chooses to award a Contract, Agency shall award the Contract in accordance with the procedures outlined in OAR 137-046-0300.

5.3 POINT AND SCORE CALCULATIONS

Points are the total possible for each section as listed in the table below.

SPC will average evaluator scoring to determine the Final Score.

EVALUATION ITEMS

5.2.1 Technical Proposal Maximum

Points Possible

5.2.1.1 Executive Summary (Evaluation Criterion #1) 15

5.2.1.2 Project Implementation Plan (Evaluation Criterion #2) 40

5.2.1.3 Project Timeline (Evaluation Criterion #3) 15

5.2.1.4 Experience (Evaluation Criterion #4) 25

5.2.1.5 Work Samples (Evaluation Criterion #5) 25

5.2.1.6 Key Persons (Evaluation Criterion #6) 30

Total Technical Proposal Points Possible 150

5.4 STANDARDS FOR ASSIGNING POINTS

The following standards and definitions will be used by the Evaluation Committee to assign points for the Evaluation Criteria below.

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Standard Definitions

Outstanding

Response meets all the requirements and has demonstrated in a clear and concise manner a thorough knowledge and understanding of the subject matter and project. The Proposer provides insight into its expertise, knowledge, and understanding of the subject matter.

Very Good

Response provides useful information, while showing experience and knowledge within the category. Response demonstrates above average knowledge and ability with no apparent deficiencies noted.

Adequate

Response meets all requirements in an adequate manner.

Response demonstrates an ability to comply with guidelines, parameters, and requirements with no additional information put forth by the Proposer.

Fair Response meets minimum requirements but does not demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the subject matter.

No-Value An unacceptable response that does not meet the requirements set forth in the Scope of Work. Proposer has not demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter.

5.4.1 For Questions worth from 0 to a maximum of 5 points, Evaluators shall base their scoring on the following:

• Outstanding shall be awarded 5 points;

• Very Good shall be awarded 4 points;

• Adequate shall be awarded 3 points;

• Fair shall be awarded 1 to 2 points; and

• No Value shall be awarded zero points.

5.4.2 For Questions worth from 0 to a maximum of 10 points, Evaluators shall base their scoring on the following:

• Outstanding shall be awarded 9 or 10 points;

• Very Good shall be awarded 7 or 8 points;

• Adequate shall be awarded 4 to 6 points;

• Fair shall be awarded 1 to 3 points; and

• No Value shall be awarded zero points.

5.4.3 For Questions worth from 0 to a maximum of 15 points, Evaluators shall base their scoring on the following:

• Outstanding shall be awarded 14 or 15 points;

• Very Good shall be awarded 11 to 13 points;

• Adequate shall be awarded 6 to 10 points;

• Fair shall be awarded 1 to 5 points; and

• No Value shall be awarded zero points.

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5.4.4 For Questions worth from 0 to a maximum of 20 points, Evaluators shall base their scoring on the following:

• Outstanding shall be awarded 17 to 20 points;

• Very Good shall be awarded 11 to 16 points;

• Adequate shall be awarded 6 to 10 points;

• Fair shall be awarded 1 to 5 points; and

• No Value shall be awarded zero points.

5.4.5 For Questions worth from 0 to a maximum of 25 points, Evaluators shall base their scoring on the following:

• Outstanding shall be awarded 20 to 25 points;

• Very Good shall be awarded 13 to 19 points;

• Adequate shall be awarded 7 to 12 points;

• Fair shall be awarded 1 to 6 points; and

• No Value shall be awarded zero points.

5.4.6 For Questions worth from 0 to a maximum of 30 points, Evaluators shall base their scoring on the following:

• Outstanding shall be awarded 23 to 30 points;

• Very Good shall be awarded 16 to 22 points;

• Adequate shall be awarded 9 to 15 points;

• Fair shall be awarded 1 to 8 points; and

• No Value shall be awarded zero points.

5.4.7 For Questions worth from 0 to a maximum of 40 points, Evaluators shall base their scoring on the following:

• Outstanding shall be awarded 31 to 40 points;

• Very Good shall be awarded 21 to 30 points;

• Adequate shall be awarded 11 to 20 points;

• Fair shall be awarded 1 to 10 points; and

• No Value shall be awarded zero points.

5.5 RANKING OF PROPOSERS

The SPC will average the scores for each Proposal in a given round of competition (calculated by totaling the points awarded by each Evaluation Committee member and dividing by the number of members). The SPC will combine the average score for each Proposal with Proposer’s price score to determine a total score.

After any applicable preference has been applied, the SPC will determine the rank of each Proposal, with the highest score receiving the highest rank, and successive rank order determined by the next highest score.

Agency may, in Agency’s sole discretion, determine an apparent successful Proposer with no additional rounds of competition. If additional rounds are conducted, Agency will rank advancing Proposers at the conclusion of each subsequent round and may determine an apparent successful Proposer at any time during the solicitation process.

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Next Step Determination

At the conclusion of a round of competition, Agency may choose to conduct additional round(s) of competition if in the best interest of the State. Additional rounds of competition may consist of, but will not be limited to:

• Interviews

• Reference verifications

• Presentations/Demonstrations/Additional Submittal Items

• Discussions and submittal of revised Proposals

• Serial or simultaneous negotiations

• Best and Final Offers

5.5.1. Competitive Range Determination

If Agency, in its sole discretion, determines that one or more additional rounds of competition is necessary, it will select a Competitive Range to indicate the Proposers that will be invited to participate in a subsequent round. The Competitive Range may include all, or at Agency’s sole discretion, some (based primarily on a natural break in the distribution of scores), of the Proposers from a previous round. Agency will post a notice in OregonBuys of its Competitive Range Determination and provide details about the process and schedule for the subsequent round.

5.5.2 Competitive Range Protest

Proposers excluded from a round may submit a Written protest of Competitive Range. Protests must:

• Be emailed to the SPC (email address on the Cover Page;

• Reference the OregonBuys bid number (S-44300-00016124);

• Identify Proposer’s name and contact information;

• Be sent by an authorized representative;

• State the reason for the protest; and

• Be received within 7 calendar days after issuance of the Notice of the Competitive Range unless a different due date and time is specified in such notice.

Agency will address all protests within a reasonable time and will issue a Written decision to the respective Proposer. Protests that do not include the required information may not be considered by Agency.

SECTION 6: AWARD AND NEGOTIATION

6.1 AWARD NOTIFICATION PROCESS

6.1.1 Award Consideration

Agency, if it awards a Contract, will award a Contract to the highest-ranking Responsible Proposer(s) based upon the scoring methodology and process described in Section 5. Agency may award less than the full Scope of Work described in this RFP.

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6.1.2 Intent to Award Notice

Agency will notify all Proposers in Writing that Agency intends to award a Contract to the selected Proposer(s) subject to successful negotiation of any negotiable provisions.

6.2 INTENT TO AWARD PROTEST

6.2.1 Protest Submission

An Affected Proposer shall have 7 calendar days from the date of the Intent to Award notice to file a Written protest.

A Proposer is an Affected Proposer only if the Proposer would be eligible for Contract award in the event the protest was successful and is protesting for one or more of the following reasons as specified in ORS 279B.410:

• All higher ranked Proposals are non-Responsive.

• Agency has failed to conduct an evaluation of Proposals in accordance with the criteria or process described in the RFP.

• Agency abused its discretion in rejecting the protestor’s Proposal as non- Responsive.

• Agency’s evaluation of Proposal or determination of award otherwise violates ORS Chapter 279B or ORS Chapter 279A.

If Agency receives only one Proposal, Agency may dispense with the evaluation process and Intent to Award protest period and proceed with Contract Negotiations and award.

6.2.2 Protest Requirements

Protests must:

• Be delivered to the SPC via email (email address on Cover Page)

• Reference the OregonBuys bid number…