RFP S-10000-00014646 Proposer List.pdf

This is a Proposer List document from the Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Self-Sufficiency Programs, Refugee Programs, for Request for Proposal (RFP S-10000-00014646) regarding extended case management services for asylum seekers during the 2025-2027 period. The RFP seeks to award up to three contracts with Community Based Organizations to provide comprehensive case management and support services, including assistance with agency programs, service navigation, and transportation for asylum seekers. Proposers must commit to serving a minimum of 500 clients, with prioritization given to asylum seekers within 12 months of U.S. arrival and those with multiple barriers and needs. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with proposals due on October 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The initial contract term extends through June 30, 2027, with potential renewals up to a cumulative maximum of six years.

The total procurement budget is $1,000,000, with funding provided through HB 5006 (2025). Eligible proposers must be non-profit organizations registered with the Oregon Secretary of State and demonstrate at least three years of experience working with asylum seekers; however, Resettlement Agencies and their affiliates or subcontractors are explicitly prohibited from applying. The procurement emphasizes disadvantaged business participation, requiring proposers to develop a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan engaging businesses certified by the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity, including minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Three organizations submitted proposals: Pacific Refugee Support Group, Afghan Support Network, and Somali American Council of Oregon (SACOO). Proposers must demonstrate compliance with state tax law, workforce equity standards, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, and complete background checks for project personnel.