ADDENDUM 2 to RFP 6189 FINAL.pdf

This is Addendum 2 to Request for Proposals 6189 issued by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), a division of the Oregon Department of Human Services, soliciting strategic communication services for the Family Connects Oregon program. The addendum modifies the original RFP by updating the proposal opening date and due date to February 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, extending the deadline from the originally scheduled January 30, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the OregonBuys procurement system. The RFP seeks comprehensive strategic communications services including brand strategy and management, campaign development and implementation, website maintenance, strategic communications technical assistance, and training. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with potential amendments allowing extensions up to ten cumulative years. The anticipated Notice of Intent to Award is scheduled for approximately March 31, 2026.

The estimated not-to-exceed amount for the initial contract term is $400,000, with proposers required to submit detailed price proposals identifying specific costs, time estimates, and hourly rates for each key person. The contract is funded by federal funds under Assistance Listings number 93.387. Evaluation will assess proposals across seven categories: executive summary (5 points), technical expertise (15 points), project implementation (10 points), technical assistance (15 points), work grounded in equity (15 points), key persons' qualifications (10 points), and price proposal (30 points). The RFP includes a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan encouraging participation from minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and must comply with Oregon tax laws, non-discrimination policies, and wage equity requirements. John F. Gardner, Procurement & Contract Specialist, serves as the single point of contact at john.f.gardner@odhsoha.oregon.gov or 503-509-5698.