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STATE OF OREGON

COVER PAGE

OHA – Public Health

Is issuing this Request For Proposals (RFP) under OregonBuys Bid Number S-44300-00001858 for

COMMERCIAL PAYER CONSULTANT

HOME VISITATION SERVICES

Date of Issue: January 28, 2022

Opening Date and Time: February 25, 2022

Single Point of Contact (SPC): Mark Bustamante

Address: 635 Capitol Street, Suite 350

City, State, Zip Salem, OR 97301

Phone (voice) (971) 372-0650

E-mail: mark.bustamante@dhsoha.state.or.us

The State of Oregon promotes equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

1.2 SCHEDULE

1.3 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT (SPC)

SECTION 2: AUTHORITY, OVERVIEW, AND SCOPE

2.1 AUTHORITY AND METHOD

2.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS

2.3 OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

2.4 SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 3: PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

3.1 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

3.2 MINIMUM SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.3 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

SECTION 4: SOLICITATION PROCESS

4.1 PUBLIC NOTICE

4.2 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

4.3 QUESTIONS / REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS

4.4 SOLICITATION PROTESTS

4.5 PROPOSAL DELIVERY OPTIONS

4.6 PROPOSAL MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL

4.7 PROPOSAL DUE

4.8 PUBLIC OPENING

4.9 PROPOSAL REJECTION

4.10 EVALUATION PROCESS

4.11 POINT AND SCORE CALCULATIONS...................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.12 RANKING OF PROPOSERS

SECTION 5: AWARD AND NEGOTIATION

5.1 AWARD NOTIFICATION PROCESS

5.2 INTENT TO AWARD PROTEST

5.3 APPARENT SUCCESSFUL PROPOSER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

5.4 CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

SECTION 6: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

6.1 CERTIFIED FIRM PARTICIPATION

6.2 GOVERNING LAWS AND REGULATIONS

6.3 OWNERSHIP/PERMISSION TO USE MATERIALS

6.4 CANCELLATION OF RFP; REJECTION OF PROPOSAL; NO DAMAGES

6.5 COST OF SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL

6.6 STATEWIDE E-WASTE/RECOVERY PROCEDURE

6.7 RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS

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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT A SAMPLE CONTRACT

ATTACHMENT B DISCLOSURE EXEMPTION AFFIDAVIT

ATTACHMENT C PROPOSER INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION SHEET

ATTACHMENT D REFERENCE CHECK FORM

ATTACHMENT E PRICE PROPOSAL FORM

ATTACHMENT F COBID CERTIFICATION / OUTREACH PLAN

ATTACHMENT G RESPONSIBILITY INQUIRY

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The State of Oregon, acting by and through the Oregon Health Authority, (“Agency”), is issuing this Request for Proposal under the provisions of ORS 279B.060 for qualified individuals to provide professional support to successfully negotiate reimbursement rates between home visiting service providers of the Family Connects Oregon (FCO) program and commercial health benefit plan providers.

Additional details on the Scope of the goods or services or both are included in the Scope of Work/Specifications section.

Agency anticipates the award of one (1) Contract from this RFP.

The estimated value of the contract for the initial one year term is $150,000. However, OHA reserves the right to amend or extend the term of the contract and allow for additional funding, if OHA deems Contractor's performance satisfactory, for an additional (1) one year;

the amount to be determined later.

1.2 SCHEDULE

The table below represents a tentative schedule of events. All times are listed in Pacific Time.

All dates listed are subject to change. N/A denotes that event is not applicable to this RFP.

Event Date Time

Questions / Requests for Clarification Due February 11,2022 3:00 PM

RFP Protest Period Ends

7 calendar days prior to RFP Opening

Opening (Proposal Due) See RFP cover page

Opening of Proposal February 25, 2022 3:00 PM

Issuance of Notice of Intent to Award (approx.) March 4, 2022

Award Protest Period Ends 7 calendar days after Notice of Intent to Award

1.3 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT (SPC)

The SPC for this RFP is identified on the Cover Page, along with the SPC’s contact information.

Proposer shall direct all communications related to any provision of the RFP only to the SPC, DAS procurement Services Verson 4.4 July 1, 2021 whether about the technical requirements of the RFP, contractual requirements, the RFP process, or any other provision.

SECTION 2: AUTHORITY, OVERVIEW, AND SCOPE

2.1 AUTHORITY AND METHOD

Agency is issuing this RFP pursuant to its authority under ORS 279A.050 and OAR 137-047- 0250.

Agency is using the Competitive Sealed Proposal method, pursuant to ORS 279B.060 and OAR 137-047-0255. Agency may use a combination of the methods for Competitive Sealed Proposals, including optional procedures: a) Competitive Range; b) Discussions and Revised Proposals; c) Revised Rounds of Negotiations; d) Negotiations; e) Best and Final Offers; and f) Multistep Sealed Proposals.

2.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS

For the purposes of this RFP, capitalized words are defined in OAR 137-047-0100 or as defined below.

2.3 OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

2.3.1 Agency Overview and Background

The Maternal and Child Health Section (MCH) of the Oregon Public Health Division is seeking support to successfully negotiate reimbursement rates between home visiting service providers of the Family Connects Oregon (FCO) program and commercial health benefit plan providers.

Senate Bill 526 established a universally-offered home visiting (UoHV) program during the 2019 legislative session. Senate Bill 526 requires commercial health benefit plans to reimburse the cost of newborn nurse home visiting services as prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority. Initially, only group and individual plans that are regulated by Department of Business and Consumer Services (DCBS) are required to reimburse for the program. MCH has adopted the evidence-based Family Connects program developed by Duke University in Durham, NC. The program seeks to support all newborns and their families by providing nurse home visiting services, community alignment to resources, and data monitoring and evaluation.

2.3.2 Project Overview and Background

Currently, MCH has secured seven home visiting service provider communities, made up of lead agencies at the local level such as Early Learning Hubs (ELHs) and Local Public

Health Authorities (LPHAs). Initially, all home visiting services will be provided by LPHAs.

Community alignment work may rest with the ELHs if they are designated as Community Lead. LPHAs will contract, credential and bill commercial health benefit plans for the FCO

2.3.3 Purpose

The Public Health Division’s goals are to:

Make Oregon’s public health system into a national model of excellence by transforming the public health system through accreditation; supporting coordinated care organizations (CCOs) in achieving community health goals; increasing the use of health impact assessments as a tool in communities; establishing mechanisms that ensure health in all policies; and maintaining excellence in epidemiology and surveillance.

2.4 SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

Currently, MCH has secured seven home visiting service provider communities, made up of lead agencies at the local level such as Early Learning Hubs (ELHs) and Local Public

Health Authorities (LPHAs). Initially, all home visiting services will be provided by

LPHAs. Community alignment work may rest with the ELHs if they are Community

Lead. LPHAs will contract, credential and bill commercial health benefit plans for the

FCO program.

The model developers, Family Connects International (FCI), initially shared the program cost as “$600 to $800 per birth in the community,” which assumes an 80% family acceptance rate within a community. These data are based on the evaluation work in 2009 in Durham, North Carolina. FCI has since revised their cost analysis to account for inflation, cost of living differences between Oregon and Durham, NC, and the difference between cost per community birth and cost per newborn served. The actual cost of the program and commercial health benefit plans need to be aligned for long term sustainability and compliance with SB 526. There is a wide degree of variation in cost analysis conducted by commercial health benefit plans that needs to be resolved.

SECTION 3: PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

3.1 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for evaluation, Proposal must demonstrate how Proposer meets all requirements of this section:

3.1.1 Business Requirements

• Must be legally able to conduct business in the State of Oregon.

• At least five (5) years documented experience providing the services as outlined in the Statement of Work.

• Upon execution of the contract, obtain and maintain necessary insurance requirements as stated in Attachment A, Exhibit C, throughout the life of the contract.

3.2 MINIMUM SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.2.1 Proposal Submissions

To be considered for evaluation, Proposal must contain each of the following elements (further detailed in Proposal Requirements section below):

• Executive Summary

• Administrative Proposal

• Technical Proposal

• Disclosure Exemption Affidavit (Attachment B)

• Proposer Information and Certification Sheet (Attachment C)

• Reference Check Form (Attachment D)

• Price Proposal Form (Attachment E)

• COBID Certification / Outreach Plan (Attachment F)

• Responsibility Inquiry (Attachment G)

• Key Persons and Resumes

3.2.2 Proposal Format and Quantity

Proposal should follow the format and reference the sections listed in the Proposal Requirements section. Responses to each section and subsection should be labeled to indicate the item being addressed.

Proposer should submit one electronic copy of its Offer to the Single Point of Contact via email to: mark.bustamante@dhsoha.state.or.us . In addition, if Offeror believes any of its Offer is exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law (ORS 192.311 through 192.478), Offeror shall complete and submit the Disclosure Exemption Affidavit (Attachment B) and a fully redacted version of its Offer, clearly identified as the redacted version.

The Price Proposal must be submitted as a separate response file to the Single Point of Contact

Proposer shall submit one copy of its Proposal and all other submittal requirements, with Attachment C - Proposer Information and Certification Sheet bearing the Proposer’s authorized representative’s Signature, in one of the following formats: Adobe Acrobat (pdf), Microsoft Word (docx), or Microsoft Excel (xlsx). If Proposer believes any of its Proposal is exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law (ORS 192.311 through 192.478), Proposer shall complete and submit the Disclosure Exemption Affidavit (Attachment B).

Proposer shall also mark as “Confidential” in OregonBuys all attachments to its Proposal that Proposer believes are exempt from disclosure

The Proposer Information and Certification Sheet (Attachment C) must bear the Proposer’s authorized representative’s Signature.

3.2.3 Authorized Representative

Failure of Proposer’s authorized representative to sign the Proposal may result in rejection of the Proposal by Agency.

3.3 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Proposal must address each of the items listed in this section and all other requirements set forth in this RFP. Proposer shall describe the Goods to be provided or the Services to be performed or both. A Proposal that merely offers to provide the goods or services as stated in this RFP may be considered non-Responsive to this RFP and will not be considered further.

Proposal should not include extensive artwork, unusual printing or other materials not essential to the utility and clarity of the Proposal. Do not include marketing or advertising material in the Proposal, unless requested. Proposal should be straightforward and address the requests of the RFP. Proposal containing unsolicited marketing or advertising material may receive a lower evaluation score if required information is difficult to locate.

3.3.1 Proposer Information and Certification Sheet

Proposer shall complete and submit the Proposer Information and Certification Sheet (Attachment C).

Failure to demonstrate compliance with Oregon Tax Laws and sign the Proposer Information and Certification Sheet may result in a finding of non-Responsibility.

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3.3.2 References

Provide 3 references from current or former client firms for similar projects performed for any clients within the last 2years. References must be able to verify the quality of previous, related Work.

Agency may check to determine if references provided support Proposer’s ability to comply with the requirements of this RFP. Agency may use references to obtain additional information, or verify any information needed. Agency may contact any reference (submitted or not) to verify Proposer’s qualifications.

Proposer shall send the Reference Check Form (Attachment D) to its references.

Reference forms must be completed by the reference and sent to the SPC. Reference forms must be received prior to Opening. Reference forms not received before Opening will not be scored.

3.3.3 Price Proposal

Submit a detailed Price Proposal (Attachment E) in a separate e-mail to the Single Point of Contact.

3.3.4 Responsibility Inquiry

Prior to award, Proposer shall be required to complete and submit Attachment G —

Responsibility Inquiry.

3.3.5 Key Persons and their Resumes

Specify key persons to be assigned to this project and include a current resume (not to exceed two pages each) for each key person that demonstrates the person’s qualifications and experience for the Work described in this RFP.

SECTION 4: SOLICITATION PROCESS

4.1 PUBLIC NOTICE

The RFP and attachments are published in the State of Oregon’s electronic procurement system OregonBuys at https://oregonbuys.gov/. Documents will not be mailed to prospective Proposers.

Modifications, if any, to this RFP will be made by written Amendment(s) published in OregonBuys. Prospective Proposer is solely responsible for checking OregonBuys to determine whether or not any Amendment(s) have been issued. Amendment(s) are incorporated into the RFP by this reference.

4.2 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

https://oregonbuys.gov/

A Pre-Proposal conference will not be held for this RFP.

4.3 QUESTIONS / REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS

All inquiries, whether relating to the RFP process, administration, deadline or method of award, or to the intent or technical aspects of the RFP must:

• Be delivered to the SPC via, email.

• Reference the OregonBuys bid number ;

• Identify Proposer’s name and contact information;

• Refer to the specific area of the RFP being questioned (i.e. page, section and paragraph number); and

• Be received by the due date and time for Questions/Requests for Clarification identified in the Schedule in Section 1.2.

4.4 SOLICITATION PROTESTS

4.4.1 Protests to RFP

Prospective Proposer may submit a Written protest of anything contained in this RFP, including but not limited to, the RFP process, Specifications, Scope of Work, and the Sample Contract. This is prospective Proposer’s only opportunity to protest the provisions of the RFP, except that Proposer may protest as provided below.

4.4.2 Requirements for Protests

All protests must:

• Be delivered to the SPC via email.

• Reference the OregonBuys bid number;

• Identify prospective Proposer’s name and contact information;

• Be sent by an authorized representative;

• State the reason for the protest, including:

o the grounds that demonstrate how the Procurement Process is contrary to law, Unnecessarily Restrictive, legally flawed, or improperly specifies a brand name; and o evidence or documentation that supports the grounds on which the protest is based; and

• State the proposed changes to the RFP provisions or other relief sought.

Protests to the RFP must be received by the due date and time identified in the Schedule.

Protests to an Amendment must be received by the due date identified in the Amendment.

4.5 PROPOSAL DELIVERY OPTIONS

Proposer is solely responsible for ensuring its Proposal is received by the SPC in accordance with the RFP requirements before Opening. Agency is not responsible for any delays in mail or by common carriers or by transmission errors or delays, or for any mis-delivery for any reason. A Proposal submitted by any means not authorized below will be rejected. The following delivery options are permitted for this RFP:

Delivery through OregonBuys

Proposal submission should be electronically via email to mark.bustamante@dhsoha.state.or.us

4.6 PROPOSAL MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL

If a Proposer wishes to make modifications to a submitted Proposal, the Proposer must submit its modification in one of the authorized methods listed in Section 4.5 (Proposal Delivery Options). To be effective the modification must include the OregonBuys bid number and be submitted to the SPC prior to Opening.

If a Proposer wishes to withdraw a submitted Proposal, it must submit a Written notice signed by an authorized representative of its intent to withdraw to the SPC via email, , or hard copy prior to the Opening in accordance with OAR 125-247-0440. To be effective the notice must include the OregonBuys bid number.

4.7 PROPOSAL DUE

A Proposal (including all required submittal items) must be received by the SPC on or before Opening. All Proposal modifications or withdrawals must also be received prior to Opening.

A Proposal received after Opening is considered LATE and will NOT be accepted for evaluation. A late Proposal will be returned to the Proposer or destroyed.

4.8 PUBLIC OPENING

A public Opening will be held on the date and time listed in the Schedule set forth in Section

1.2 and in the manner stated on the Cover Page. Only the name of the Proposer will be read at the Opening, no other information will be made available at that time. Proposals received will not be available for inspection until after the evaluation process has been completed and the notice of Intent to Award is issued pursuant to OAR 125-247-0630.

4.9 PROPOSAL REJECTION

Agency may reject a Proposal for any of the following reasons:

• Proposer fails to substantially comply with all prescribed RFP procedures and requirements, including but not limited to the requirement that Proposer’s authorized representative sign the Proposal.

• Proposer has liquidated and delinquent debt owed to the State or any department or agency of the State.

• Proposer fails to meet the responsibility requirements of ORS 279B.110.

• Proposer makes any contact regarding this RFP with State representatives such as State employees or officials other than the SPC or persons authorized by the SPC, or inappropriate contact with the SPC.

• Proposer attempts to influence a member of the Evaluation Committee.

• Proposal is conditioned on Agency’s acceptance of any other terms and conditions or rights to negotiate any alternative terms and conditions that are not reasonably related to those expressly authorized for negotiation in the RFP or Amendment(s).

4.10 EVALUATION PROCESS

4.10.1 Responsiveness and Responsibility Determination

4.10.1.1 Responsiveness determination

A Proposal received prior to Opening will be reviewed to determine if it is Responsive to all RFP requirements including compliance with Section 3.1 (Minimum Qualifications) and Section 3.2 (Minimum Submission Requirements). If the Proposal is unclear, the SPC may request clarification from Proposer. However, clarifications may not be used to rehabilitate a non-Responsive proposal. If the SPC finds the Proposal non-Responsive, the Proposal may be rejected; however, Agency may waive mistakes in accordance with OAR 125-247-0470.

4.10.1.2 Responsibility Determination

Agency will determine if an apparent successful Proposer is Responsible prior to award and execution of the Contract. Selected Proposer(s) shall submit a signed Responsibility Inquiry form (Attachment G) within 5 Business Days of receipt of Intent to Award notice.

At any time prior to award, Agency may reject a Proposer found to be not Responsible.

4.10.2 Evaluation Criteria

Each Proposal meeting all Responsiveness requirements will be independently evaluated by members of an Evaluation Committee. Evaluation Committee members may change and Agency may have additional or fewer evaluators for optional rounds of competition.

Evaluators will assign a score for each evaluation criterion listed below in this Section 4.10.2 up to the maximum points available as specified in Section 4.11 (Point and Score Calculation).

SPC may request further clarification to assist the Evaluation Committee in gaining additional understanding of a Proposal. A response to a clarification request may only clarify or explain portions of the already submitted Proposal and may not contain new information not included in the original Proposal.

4.10.2.1 Evaluation Item 1 (Ability to meet Technical Requirements- Maximum Score 20 Points)

• How well does the Offeror demonstrate the ability to operate a web-based meeting platform for remote meetings as needed?

▪ How well does the Offeror demonstrate experience assuring confidentially and privacy of all participants?

4.10.2.2 Evaluation Item 2 (Ability to meet experience requirements- Maximum Score 30 Points)

• How well does the Offeror’s examples demonstrate the experience necessary to perform successfully under an awarded contract?

• How satisfied were the three references with the Offeror’s previous work, based upon their answers to the questions on the Reference Check Form?

• How well does the Offeror demonstrate experience working with both public and private insurers?

• How well does the Offeror demonstrate experience with and/or understanding of billing and reimbursement across the health care delivery system?

4.10.3 PRICE EVALUATION (Maximum Score 10 Points)

The SPC will conduct the price evaluation. The SPC will award a price score to each Price Proposal based upon the percentage of the proposed price as compared to the lowest Proposer’s price using the following formula:

lowest price of all Proposers X price points possible price score price being scored

4.10.4 PREFERENCES

4.10.4.1 Tiebreakers

If Agency receives Proposals identical in price, fitness, availability and quality and chooses to award a Contract, Agency shall award the Contract in accordance with the procedures outlined in OAR 137-046-0300.

4.11 RANKING OF PROPOSERS

The SPC will average the scores for each Proposal in a given round of competition (calculated by totaling the points awarded by each Evaluation Committee member and dividing by the number of members). The SPC will combine the average score for each Proposal with Proposer’s price score and reference score.

After any applicable preference has been applied, the SPC will determine the rank of each Proposal, with the highest score receiving the highest rank, and successive rank order determined by the next highest score.

Agency may, in Agency’s sole discretion, determine an apparent successful Proposer with no additional rounds of competition. If additional rounds are conducted, Agency will rank advancing Proposers at the conclusion of each subsequent round and may determine an apparent successful Proposer at any time during the solicitation process.

NEXT STEP DETERMINATION

At the conclusion of a round of competition, Agency may choose to conduct additional round(s) of competition if in the best interest of the State. Additional rounds of competition may consist of, but will not be limited to:

• Interviews

• Presentations/Demonstrations/Additional Submittal Items

• Discussions and submittal of revised Proposals

• Serial or simultaneous negotiations

• Best and Final Offers

4.11.1 Competitive Range Determination

If Agency, in its sole discretion, determines that one or more additional rounds of competition is necessary, it will select a Competitive Range to indicate the Proposers that will be invited to participate in a subsequent round. The Competitive Range may include all, or at Agency’s sole discretion, some (based primarily on a natural break in the distribution of scores), of the Proposers from a previous round. Agency will post a notice in OregonBuys of its Competitive Range Determination and provide details about the process and schedule for the subsequent round.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE :

POINTS POSSIBLE

Evaluation Item 1 20

Evaluation item 2 30

Price Evaluation 10

PRICE POINTS POSSIBLE 60

4.11.2 Competitive Range Protest

Proposers excluded from a round may submit a Written protest of Competitive Range.

Protests must:

• Be emailed to the SPC;

• Reference the OregonBuys bid number ;

• Identify Proposer’s name and contact information;

• Be sent by an authorized representative

• State the reason for the protest; and

• Be received within 7 calendar days after issuance of the Notice of the Competitive Range unless a different due date and time is specified in such notice.

Agency will address all protests within a reasonable time and will issue a Written decision to the respective Proposer. Protests that do not include the required information may not be considered by Agency.

SECTION 5: AWARD AND NEGOTIATION

5.1 AWARD NOTIFICATION PROCESS

5.1.1 Award Consideration

Agency, if it awards a Contract, will award a Contract to the highest ranking Responsible Proposer(s) based upon the scoring methodology and process described in Section 4.

Agency may award less than the full Scope of Work described in this RFP.

5.1.2 Intent to Award Notice

Agency will notify all Proposers in Writing that Agency intends to award a Contract to the selected Proposer(s) subject to successful negotiation of any negotiable provisions.

5.2 INTENT TO AWARD PROTEST

5.2.1 Protest Submission

An Affected Proposer shall have 7 calendar days from the date of the Intent to Award notice to file a Written protest.

A Proposer is an Affected Proposer only if the Proposer would be eligible for Contract award in the event the protest was successful and is protesting for one or more of the following reasons as specified in ORS 279B.410:

• All higher ranked Proposals are non-Responsive.

• Agency has failed to conduct an evaluation of Proposals in accordance with the criteria or process described in the RFP.

• Agency abused its discretion in rejecting the protestor’s Proposal as non-Responsive.

• Agency’s evaluation of Proposal or determination of award otherwise violates ORS Chapter 279B or ORS Chapter 279A.

If Agency receives only one Proposal, Agency may dispense with the evaluation process and Intent to Award protest period and proceed with Contract Negotiations and award.

5.2.1.1 Protest Requirements

Protests must:

• Be delivered to the SPC via email;

• Reference the OregonBuys bid number ;

• Identify Proposer’s name and contact information;

• Be signed by an authorized representative of Proposer;

• Specify the grounds for the protest; and

• Be received within 7 calendar days of the Intent to Award notice.

5.2.2 Response to Protest

Agency will address all timely submitted protests within a reasonable time and will issue a Written decision to the respective Proposer. Protests that do not include the required information may not be considered by Agency.

5.3 APPARENT SUCCESSFUL PROPOSER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proposer(s) who are selected for a Contract award under this RFP will be required to submit additional information and comply with the following:

5.3.1 Insurance

Prior to award, Proposer shall secure and demonstrate to Agency proof of insurance as required in this RFP or as negotiated. Insurance Requirements are found in Exhibit C of Attachment A.

5.3.2 Taxpayer Identification Number

Proposer shall provide its Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and backup withholding status on a completed W-9 form when requested by Agency or when the backup withholding status or any other relevant information of Proposer has changed since the last submitted W-9 form, if any.

5.3.3 Business Registry

If selected for award, Proposer shall be duly authorized by the State of Oregon to transact business in the State of Oregon before executing the Contract. Visit http://sos.oregon.gov/business/pages/register.aspx for Oregon Business Registry information.

5.3.4 Responsibility Inquiry

Prior to award, Proposer shall be required to complete and submit Attachment G — Responsibility Inquiry.

5.3.5 Pay Equity Certification

If selected for award and the Contract value exceeds $500,000 and Proposer employs 50 or more full-time workers, Proposer shall submit to Agency a true and correct copy of an unexpired Pay Equity Compliance Certificate, issued to the Proposer by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. For instructions on how to obtain the Certificate, visit https://www.oregon.gov/das/Procurement/Pages/PayEquity.aspx.

ORS 279B.110(2)(f) requires that Proposer provide this prior to execution of the Contract.

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5.3.6 Nondiscrimination in Employment

As a condition of receiving the award of a Contract under this RFP, Proposer must certify by its Signature on Attachment C - Proposer Information and Certification Sheet, in accordance with ORS 279A.112, that it has in place a policy and practice of preventing sexual harassment, sexual assault, and discrimination against employees who are members of a protected class. The policy and practice must include giving employees a written notice that the policy both prohibits, and prescribes disciplinary measures for, conduct that constitutes sexual harassment, sexual assault, or unlawful discrimination.

5.4 CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

5.4.1 Negotiation

After selection of a successful Proposer, Agency may enter into Contract negotiations with the successful Proposer. By submitting a Proposal, Proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of the RFP, including the terms and conditions of the Sample Contract (Attachment A), with the exception of those terms listed below for negotiation.

Proposer shall review the attached Sample Contract and note exceptions.

Proposer must submit those exceptions to Agency during the Questions / Requests for Clarification period set forth in Section 1.2. If Agency agrees to make any requested changes to the Sample Contract, Agency will issue an Amendment to notify Proposers of such changes. Unless Agency issues an Amendment modifying any of the terms and conditions, Agency intends to enter into a Contract with the successful Proposer substantially in the form set forth in Sample Contract (Attachment A).

Following the selection of the apparent successful Proposer, Agency may agree to negotiate changes to the negotiable provisions of the Sample Contract listed below.

However, Agency is not required to make any changes and many provisions cannot be changed. Proposer is cautioned that the State of Oregon believes modifications to the standard provisions constitute increased risk and increased cost to the State.

Any subsequent negotiated changes are subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Justice.

Agency is willing to negotiate all items, except those listed below:

• Choice of law

• Choice of venue

• Constitutional requirements

• Requirements of applicable federal and State law

• Insurance Requirements

In the event that the parties have not reached mutually agreeable terms within 30 calendar days, Agency may terminate Negotiations and commence Negotiations with the next highest ranking Proposer.

SECTION 6: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

6.1 CERTIFIED FIRM PARTICIPATION

Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) Chapter 200, Agency encourages the participation of small businesses, certified by the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (“COBID”) in all contracting opportunities. This includes certified small businesses in the following categories: disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, a business that a service-disabled veteran owns or an emerging small business. Agency also encourages joint ventures or subcontracting with certified small business enterprises. For more information, visit:

https://oregon4biz.diversitysoftware.com/FrontEnd/VendorSearchPublic.asp?XID=6787&T N=oregon4biz

If the Contract has potential subcontracting opportunities, the successful Proposer may be required to submit a completed Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan (Attachment F) prior to execution.

6.2 GOVERNING LAWS AND REGULATIONS

This RFP is governed by the laws of the State of Oregon. Venue for any administrative or judicial action relating to this RFP, evaluation and award is the Circuit Court of Marion County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a proceeding must be brought in a federal forum, then it must be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this Section 6.2 be construed as a waiver by the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the eleventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States or otherwise, to or from any claim or consent to the jurisdiction of any court.

6.3 OWNERSHIP/PERMISSION TO USE MATERIALS

All Proposals are public records and are subject to public inspection after Agency issues the Notice of Intent to Award. Application of the Oregon Public Records Law will determine whether any information is exempt from disclosure.

All Proposals submitted in response to this RFP become the Property of Agency. By submitting a Proposal in response to this RFP, Proposer grants the State a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license for the rights to copy, distribute, display, prepare derivative works of and transmit the Proposal solely for the purpose of evaluating the Proposal, negotiating a Contract, if awarded to Proposer, or as otherwise needed to administer the RFP process, and to fulfill obligations under Oregon Public Records Law (ORS

192.311 through 192.478). Proposals, including supporting materials, will not be returned to Proposer, except in the case of Proposals that were submitted late and rejected by Agency.

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6.4 CANCELLATION OF RFP; REJECTION OF PROPOSAL; NO DAMAGES.

Pursuant to ORS 279B.100, Agency may reject any or all Proposals in-whole or in-part, or may cancel this RFP at any time when the rejection or cancellation is in the best interest of the State or Agency, as determined by Agency. Neither the State nor any State agency is liable to any Proposer for any loss or expense caused by or resulting from the delay, suspension, or cancellation of the RFP or a Contract award, or the rejection of any Proposal.

6.5 COST OF SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL

Proposer shall pay all costs incurred in connection with its Proposal, including, but not limited to, the costs to prepare and submit the Proposal, costs of samples and other supporting materials, costs to participate in demonstrations, and costs associated with protests.

6.6 STATEWIDE E-WASTE/RECOVERY PROCEDURE

If applicable, Proposer shall include information in its Proposal that demonstrates compliance with the Statewide E-Waste/Recovery Procedure #107-011-050_PR. Visit the DAS website www.oregon.gov/das and use the search bar feature to locate the procedure.

6.7 RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS

Proposer shall use recyclable products to the maximum extent economically feasible in the performance of the Services or Work described in this RFP and the subsequent Contract.

(ORS 279B.025)

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Attachment A

Sample contract

Contract Number 000000

STATE OF OREGON

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this document is available in alternate formats such as Braille, large print, audio recordings, Web-based communications and other electronic formats. To request an alternate format, please send an e-mail to dhs-oha.publicationrequest@state.or.us or call 503-378-3486 (voice) or 503-378-3523 (TTY) to arrange for the alternative format.

This Contract is between the State of Oregon, acting by and through its Oregon Health

Authority, hereinafter referred to as “OHA,” and

Contractor d.b.a. Facility or Assumed Name

Address

Address

Attention: (required)

Telephone: (required)

Fax: (optional)

E-mail address: (required) hereinafter referred to as “Contractor.”

Work to be performed under this Contract relates principally to OHA’s

(Fill in with name of Office, Program, etc.)

(Insert address)

(Insert city, state, zip)

Contract Administrator: (Insert Name) or delegate

Telephone: (Required)

Fax: (Required)

E-mail address: (Required)

Recitals (not standard practice but available as an option) mailto:dhs-oha.publicationrequest@state.or.us mailto:dhs-oha.publicationrequest@state.or.us

1. Effective Date and Duration.

This Contract shall become effective on the date this Contract has been fully executed by every party and, when required, approved by Department of Justice or on [insert start date], whichever date is later. Unless extended or terminated earlier in accordance with its terms, this Contract shall expire on [insert end date]. Contract termination shall not extinguish or prejudice OHA’s right to enforce this Contract with respect to any default by Contractor that has not been cured.

2. Contract Documents.

a. This Contract consists of this document and includes the following listed exhibits which are incorporated into this Contract:

(1) Exhibit A, Part 1: Statement of Work

(2) Exhibit A, Part 2: Payment and Financial Reporting

(3) Exhibit A, Part 3: Special Provisions

(4) Exhibit B: Standard Terms and Conditions

(5) Exhibit C: Insurance Requirements

There are no other contract documents unless specifically referenced and incorporated in this Contract.

b. This Contract and the documents listed in Section 2., “Contract Documents”, Subsection a. above, shall be in the following descending order of precedence:

this Contract less all exhibits, Exhibits D, B, A, and C.

3. Consideration.

a. The maximum, not-to-exceed compensation payable to Contractor under this

Contract, which includes any allowable expenses, is $[insert amount]. OHA will not pay Contractor any amount in excess of the not-to-exceed compensation of this

Contract for completing the Work, and will not pay for Work performed before the date this Contract becomes effective or after the termination or expiration of this

Contract. If the maximum compensation is increased by amendment of this Contract, the amendment must be fully effective before Contractor performs Work subject to the amendment.

b. Interim payments to Contractor shall be subject to ORS 293.462, and shall be made in accordance with the payment schedule and requirements in Exhibit A, Part

2., “Payment and Financial Reporting.”

c. OHA will only pay for completed Work under this Contract. For purposes of this

Contract, “Work” means the tasks or services and deliverables accepted by OHA as described in Exhibit A, Part 1, “Statement of Work.”

4. Contractor or Subrecipient Determination. In accordance with the State Controller’s

Oregon Accounting Manual, policy 30.40.00.104, OHA’s determination is that:

Contractor is a subrecipient Contractor is a contractor Not applicable

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) #(s) of federal funds to be paid through this Contract: _______

5. Contractor Data and Certification.

a. Contractor Information. This information is requested pursuant to ORS

305.385.

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

Contractor Name (exactly as filed with the IRS):

Street address:

City, state, zip code:

Email address:

Telephone: ( ) Fax: ( )

Is Contractor a nonresident alien, as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 7701(b)(1)?

(Check one box): YES NO

Business Designation: (Check one box):

Professional Corporation Nonprofit Corporation Limited Partnership

Limited Liability Company Limited Liability Partnership Sole Proprietorship

Corporation Partnership Other

Contractor Proof of Insurance. Contractor shall provide the following information upon submission of the signed Contract. All insurance listed herein and required by Exhibit C must be in effect prior to Contract execution.

If Contractor is self-insured for any of the Insurance Requirements specified in Exhibit C of this

Contract, Contractor may so indicate by: (i) writing “Self-Insured” on the appropriate line(s); and

(ii) submitting a certificate of insurance as required in Exhibit C.

Commercial General Liability Insurance Company: ____________________________________

Policy #: ______________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________

Workers’ Compensation: Does Contractor have any subject workers, as defined in ORS

656.027? (Check one box): YES NO If YES, provide the following information:

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company: ________________________________________

Policy #: ______________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________

b. Certification. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, by signature on this Contract, the undersigned hereby certifies under penalty of perjury that:

(1) Contractor is in compliance with all insurance requirements in Exhibit C of this Contract, and notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, Contractor shall deliver to the OHA Contract Administrator (see page 1 of this Contract) the required Certificate(s) of Insurance within 30 days of execution of this Contract. By certifying compliance with all insurance as required by this Contract, Contractor acknowledges it may be found in breach of the Contract for failure to obtain required insurance. Contractor may also be in breach of the Contract for failure to provide Certificate(s) of Insurance as required and to maintain required coverage for the duration of the Contract;

(2) Contractor acknowledges that the Oregon False Claims Act, ORS 180.750 to 180.785, applies to any “claim” (as defined by ORS 180.750) that is made by (or caused by) the Contractor and that pertains to this Contract or to the project for which the Contract work is being performed. Contractor certifies that no claim described in the previous sentence is or will be a

“false claim” (as defined by ORS 180.750) or an act prohibited by ORS

180.755. Contractor further acknowledges that in addition to the remedies under this Contract, if it makes (or causes to be made) a false claim or performs (or causes to be performed) an act prohibited under the Oregon

False Claims Act, the Oregon Attorney General may enforce the liabilities and penalties provided by the Oregon False Claims Act against the

Contractor;

(3) The undersigned is authorized to act on behalf of Contractor and represents and warrants that Contractor has complied with the tax laws of the State of Oregon and the applicable tax laws of any political subdivision of Oregon. Contractor shall, throughout the duration of this

Contract and any extensions, comply with all tax laws of this state and all applicable tax laws of any political subdivision of Oregon. For the purposes of this Section, “tax laws” includes: (i) All tax laws of Oregon, including but not limited to ORS 305.620 and ORS chapters 316, 317, and

318; (ii) Any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of Oregon that applied to Contractor, to Contractor’s property, operations, receipts, or income, or to Contractor’s performance of or compensation for any work performed by Contractor; (iii) Any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of Oregon that applied to Contractor, or to goods, services, or property, whether tangible or intangible, provided by

Contractor; and (iv) Any rules, regulations, charter provisions, or ordinances that implemented or enforced any of the foregoing tax laws or provisions.

Contractor acknowledges that the Oregon Department of Administrative

Services will report this Contract to the Oregon Department of Revenue

(DOR). The DOR may take any and all actions permitted by law relative to the collection of taxes due to the State of Oregon or a political subdivision, including: (i) garnishing the Contractor’s compensation under this Contract; or (ii) exercising a right of setoff against Contractor’s compensation under this Contract for any amounts that may be due and unpaid to the State of Oregon or its political subdivisions for which the

DOR collects debts;

(4) The information shown in Section 5.a., “Contractor Information” above is

Contractor’s true, accurate and correct information;

(5) To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, Contractor has not discriminated against and will not discriminate against minority, women or emerging small business enterprises certified under ORS 200.055 in obtaining any required subcontracts;

(6) Contractor and Contractor’s employees and agents are not included on the list titled “Specially Designated Nationals” maintained by the Office of

Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury and currently found at: https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-

List/Pages/default.aspx;

(7) Contractor is not listed on the non-procurement portion of the General

Service Administration’s “List of Parties Excluded from Federal procurement or Non-procurement Programs” currently found at:

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/;

(8) Contractor is not subject to backup withholding because:

(a) Contractor is exempt from backup withholding;

(b) Contractor has not been notified by the IRS that Contractor is subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends; or

(c) The IRS has notified Contractor that Contractor is no longer subject to backup withholding; and

(9) Contractor Federal Identification Number (FEIN) or Social Security

Number (SSN) provided is true and accurate. If this information changes, Contractor shall provide OHA with the new FEIN or SSN within 10 days.

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CONTRACTOR, BY EXECUTION OF THIS CONTRACT, HEREBY

ACKNOWLEDGES THAT CONTRACTOR HAS READ THIS CONTRACT,

UNDERSTANDS IT, AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND

CONDITIONS.

CONTRACTOR: YOU WILL NOT BE PAID FOR SERVICES RENDERED PRIOR TO

NECESSARY STATE APPROVALS.

6. Signatures. This Contract and any subsequent amendments may be executed in several counterparts, all of which when taken together shall constitute one agreement binding on all parties, notwithstanding that all parties are not signatories to the same counterpart.

Each copy of the Contract and any amendments so executed shall constitute an original.

Contractor Name

By:

Authorized Signature Printed Name

Title Date

State of Oregon, acting by and through its Oregon Health Authority

By:

Authorized Signature Printed Name

Title Date

Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

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Department of Justice Date

EXHIBIT A

Part 1

Statement of Work

(Be specific and complete)

1. Services to be Provided by Contractor shall include:

a. Description of outcomes.

b. Deliverables/Quantities.

c. Specifications or Performance Standards. OHA requires that the Contractor meets the highest standards prevalent in the industry or business most closely involved in providing the appropriate goods or services.

d. Delivery Schedule.

Part 2

Payment and Financial Reporting

1. Payment Provisions.

a. As consideration for the services provided by Contractor during the period specified in Section 1., Effective Date and Duration, of this Contract, OHA will pay to Contractor, a maximum not-to-exceed amount as specified in Section 3., Consideration of this Contract, to be paid as follows:

(1)

b. Contractor Invoice.

(1) Contractor shall send all invoices to OHA’s Contract Administrator at the address specified on page 1, or to any other address as OHA may indicate in writing to Contractor. Contractor's claims to OHA for overdue payments on invoices are subject to ORS 293.462.

2. Travel and Other Expenses. OHA will not reimburse Contractor for any travel or additional expenses under this Contract.

Part 3

Special Provisions

1. Confidentiality of Information.

a. Client Information:

(1) All information as to personal facts and circumstances obtained by the

Contractor on the client (“Client Information”) shall be treated as privileged communications, shall be held confidential, and shall not be divulged without the written consent of the client, his or her guardian, or the responsible parent when the client is a minor child, or except as required by other terms of this Contract. Nothing prohibits the disclosure of information in summaries, statistical, or other forms which does not identify particular individuals.

(2) The use or disclosure of Client Information shall be limited to persons directly connected with the administration of this Contract. Confidentiality policies shall be applied to all requests from outside sources.

(3) If Contractor, or any of its officers, directors, employees, agents, or subcontractors receives or has access to confidential Social Security

Administration (SSA), or Federal Tax Information (FTI) records in the performance of Work under this Contract, Contractor shall comply, and ensure that all of Contractor’s officers, directors, employees, agents and subcontractors comply, with the following provisions:

(a) With respect to SSA records:

i. Provide a current list of employees and employees of any agent or subcontractor with access to SSA records;

ii. Adhere to the same security requirements as employees of

OHA;

iii. Abide by all relevant Federal laws, restrictions on access, use, disclosure, and the security requirements contained within OHA’s agreement with SSA;

iv. Provide its employees and agents the same security awareness training as OHA’s employees; and

v. Include the provisions of this Section 1.a.(3)(a) in any subcontract.

(b) With respect to Federal Tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS

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