Questions and Answers~1.docx

This document contains the Questions and Answers for RFP 5986 under OregonBuys Bid Number S-44300-00011258 for Facilitation For Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission and System Of Care Advisory Council Youth Substance Use Strategic Plan. The state of Oregon, through the Oregon Health Authority's Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, is procuring facilitation services to support the development of a youth-led strategic plan for youth substance use services. The scope of work includes providing cohesive meeting planning, youth-adult partnership activities, strategic planning support, and meeting facilitation services for a 12-month collaborative process. The initial contract term is 12 months, with options to renew and extend up to 5 years.

The initial maximum not-to-exceed compensation for the contract is $125,000, which is the budget for year 1 of the RFP and is paid solely to the consultant team. The Oregon Health Authority 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 RFP includes a COBID Certification Outreach Plan requirement, which obligates the selected contractor to take reasonable steps to ensure certified disadvantaged businesses have an equal opportunity to compete for and participate in any subcontracting opportunities. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the RFP does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.