Questions and Answers Set #3 for RFP S-44300-0010881 final.pdf

THE STATE OF OREGON

OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Questions & Answers, Set #3

Request for Grant Applications RFGA # S-44300-00010881 for Culturally and Linguistically Specific Behavioral Health Services

Date of Issue: December 23, 2024

Opening Date and Time (Applications Due):

January 27, 2025 at 5:00 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 question was received regarding RFP RFGA # S-44300-00010881 and Agency responds as follows. Unless otherwise indicated, all Section number references in this document are to Sections of RFGA # S-44300-00010881 (OregonBuys Bid RFGA # S-44300-00010881).

As used in the RFGA and in this document, “Agency” and “OHA” refer to the State of Oregon, acting by and through the Oregon Health Authority, Behavioral Health Division.

Question # RFP Section (Page #) Question

1. Section 3.2.2(2) (Page 18)

RFGA Attachment A – Application

Form, (Attachment F) (Pages 2 and 9 re: FFATA form)

Must the Attachment F (FFATA form) containing the Applicant’s Unique Identified

(UEI) number be submitted with the

Application since it is listed as one of the attachments on Page 2 of the Application

Form (Attachment A)?

Agency Response to above question:

No, the completed FFATA form need not be submitted with the Application, the Applicant must simply check the “Yes” box on the FFATA form question in the Application form.

While a completed FFATA form may be submitted with the Application, RFGA Section 3.3.2 only requires the Applicant provide a statement of intended future compliance if Applicant is selected for a Grant award as underlined below.

mailto:john.f.gardner@odhsoha.oregon.gov

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3.3.2 Compliance with Insurance Requirements and Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act

Applicant must submit a statement that if Applicant is selected for a Grant award under this RFGA:

1) Applicant will provide OHA certificates of Insurance in compliance with Requirements of Exhibit C – Insurance Requirements of Attachment D- Sample Grant Agreement.

2) Applicant will provide OHA with a completed Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA). form (Attachment F), including Applicant’s SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, in compliance with the FFATA. [Emphasis added]

That is, OHA simply requires the Applicant to commit to submitting that form (see application question below) by checking the “Yes” box re: the question on Page 5 of the Application form copied below.

A completed FFATA form with the UEI number for the Applicant will only be required before OHA issues a Grant

Agreement to the Applicant.