Questions and Answers Set #2 for RFP 5969 final~1.pdf

THE STATE OF OREGON

OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Questions & Answers, Set #2 for Request for Proposals (RFP) 5969:

ALCOHOL/OVERDOSE STRATEGIC PREVENTION

FRAMEWORK - PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUCCESS

(OregonBuys # S-44300-00010622)

Date of Issue: August 1, 2024 Opening Date and Time (Proposal Due Date):

September 5, 2024 at 3:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Single Point of Contact (SPC): John F. Gardner

Address: 800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 640

City, State, Zip Portland, OR 97232

Phone (voice) 503-509-5698

E-mail: john.f.gardner@odhsoha.oregon.gov

The following questions were received regarding RFP 5969 and Agency responds as follows.

Unless otherwise indicated, all Section number references in this document are to Sections of

RFP 5969 (OregonBuys Bid Number S-44300-00010622). As used in RFP 5969 and in this document, “Agency” and “OHA” refer to the State of Oregon, acting by and through the Oregon

Health Authority, Public Health Division, Center for Prevention and Health Promotion.

Question # RFP Section (Page #) Question

1. Section 3.2.4 Technical Proposal

(Attachment C-1) (Page 13); Section

3.2.1 Cover Letter (Page 13) ; and

Section 3.1.2 Proposal Page Limits

(Page 11)

a) For Attachment C-1 (Technical Proposal Form), required by Section 3.2.4, which is included in the 10-page limit of Section 3.1.2, are Proposers allowed to reformat the form according to their preferences (font size/type, spacing, etc.)?

b) Also, what formatting should

Proposers use for the Cover Letter required by Section 3.2.1, which is included in the 10-page limit of Section 3.1.2?

Agency Response to above question:

a) In fairness to all Proposers, and because Section 3.1.2 includes a 10-page limit on the Cover Letter and Attachment C-1 -Technical Proposal Form - which together may not mailto:john.f.gardner@odhsoha.oregon.gov

Questions & Answers Set #2 re: RFP 5969:Alcohol / Overdose Strategic Prevention Page 2 of 3 Framework – Partnerships for Success (OregonBuys # S-44300-00010622) exceed 10 pages, no changes to the Cambria 12-point font size or other formatting of Attachment C-1 should be made by Proposers.

b) Proposers should use 8 ½” x 11” size pages, and text which with a minimum 12-point font size in preparing the Cover letter required by Section 3.2.1.

Question # RFP Section (Page #) Question

2. General question re: matching funds Is there a matching fund requirement for this RFP?

No, OHA does not require that Proposers identify matching funds or commit to providing matching funds in their Proposals for this RFP.

Question # RFP Section (Page #) Question

3. General question re: Sample Contract

Forms

As a follow-up question to Question #12 of Questions & Answers, Set #1, will additional contract forms be posted on OregonBuys for possible awards to Tribes, County governmental entities and other non-County governmental entities?

Yes, OHA will be posting Addendum #2 in the OregonBuys Attachments for Bid

Solicitation # S-44300-00010622 soon to add the following Sample documents to the RFP and to include corresponding edits to Section 5.3.1 Insurance and Section 5.4.1

Negotiation:

ATTACHMENT G – SAMPLE TRIBAL AGREEMENT

ATTACHMENT H – SAMPLE COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

ATTACHMENT I – SAMPLE NON-COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Question # RFP Section (Page #) Question

4. General question Does OHA plan to issue a separate solicitation for evaluation services, and/or training and technical assistance services to help the communities selected to receive services under the Contract(s) issued from this RFP?

Questions & Answers Set #2 re: RFP 5969:Alcohol / Overdose Strategic Prevention Page 3 of 3 Framework – Partnerships for Success (OregonBuys # S-44300-00010622)

OHA will not be issuing a separate Request for Proposal for contracts related to evaluation, training, and technical assistance.