S-10000-00014646 Pre-Proposal Conference Recording.mp4

The file is a pre-proposal conference recording (S-10000-00014646) for the Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Self-Sufficiency Programs, Refugee Programs. The RFP seeks to award up to three contracts with Community Based Organizations for extended case management services for asylum seekers during the 2025-2027 period. Proposers must commit to serving a minimum of 500 clients, providing comprehensive support services including agency program assistance, service navigation, and transportation. The 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 procurement has a total budget of $1,000,000, funded through HB 5006 (2025), with specific requirements for proposers. Eligible proposers must be non-profit organizations registered with the Oregon Secretary of State, having at least three years of experience working with asylum seekers. Resettlement Agencies and their affiliates/subcontractors are explicitly prohibited from applying. The RFP emphasizes disadvantaged business participation, requiring proposers to develop a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan that engages businesses certified by the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID). Proposers must prioritize asylum seekers within 12 months of U.S. arrival, particularly those with multiple barriers and needs, and demonstrate compliance with tax law, workforce equity standards, and various legal provisions.