S-44300-00017773.pdf

STATE OF OREGON

COVER PAGE

Oregon Health Authority (OHA)

Is issuing this Request For Grant Proposal (RFGP) under OregonBuys Number S-44300-00017773 for

CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE YOUTH SUICIDE

INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PLAN (YSIPP) SMALL

GRANTS

Date of Issue: September 30, 2026

Opening Date and Time: October 30, 2026 3:00 P.M. Pacific Time

Single Point of Contact (SPC): Arlenia Broadwell

Address: 500 Summer Street NE, E-03 City, State, Zip Salem, OR 97301 Phone (voice) 503-509-5688 E-mail: arlenia.broadwell@odhsoha.oregon.gov

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 BACKGROUND

1.2 GRANT PURPOSE

1.3 AWARDS

1.4 SCHEDULE

1.5 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT (SPC)

SECTION 2: AUTHORITY, OVERVIEW, AND SCOPE

2.1 AUTHORITY AND METHOD

2.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS

2.3 AGENCY OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND

2.4 GRANT ACTIVITIES

SECTION 3: QUALIFICATIONS AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.1 QUALIFICATIONS

3.2 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.3 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 4: SOLICITATION PROCESS

4.1 PUBLIC NOTICE

4.2 PRE-PROPOSAL WEBINAR

4.3 QUESTIONS / REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS

4.4 PROPOSAL DELIVERY OPTIONS

4.5 PROPOSAL MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL

4.6 PROPOSAL DUE

4.7 PROPOSAL REJECTION

4.8 EVALUATION PROCESS

4.9 POINT AND SCORE CALCULATIONS

4.10 RANKING OF PROPOSERS

SECTION 5: AWARD AND NEGOTIATION

5.1 AWARD NOTIFICATION PROCESS

5.2 SUCCESSFUL PROPOSER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 6: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

6.1 COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

6.2 GOVERNING LAWS

6.3 PUBLIC RECORDS LAW/AGENCY USE OF MATERIALS

6.4 CANCELLATION OF RFGP; REJECTION OF PROPOSAL; NO DAMAGES

6.5 COST OF SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT A PROPOSAL FORM

ATTACHMENT B IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

ATTACHMENT C PROPOSER INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION SHEET

ATTACHMENT D BUDGET PROPOSAL FORM

ATTACHMENT E BUDGET NARRATIVE FORM

ATTACHMENT F REFERENCE CHECK FORM

ATTACHMENT G RESPONSIBILITY INQUIRY

ATTACHMENT H SAMPLE GRANT AGREEMENT

ATTACHMENT: I EVALUATION TOOL

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 BACKGROUND

In 2014, OHA was directed by the legislature to create a position to coordinate Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention in order to develop a statewide Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan (YSIPP). The YSIPP is reviewed annually, and statutory mandate directs an update every five years. The projects included in this Request for Grant Proposals (this “RFGP”) will support and align with OHA’s goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030 and support the implementation of the YSIPP 26-

30. The YSIPP was developed within a Culturally Infused Oregon Suicide Prevention Framework, which is a comprehensive framework for suicide prevention that includes both public health and behavioral health goals and strategies.

Since a peak in 2018, the overall youth suicide rate in Oregon decreased – although the overall decrease was driven by a reduction in non-Hispanic white youth deaths. Since 2018, the number of youths for all other race/ethnicity categories has increased or remained stable. The Oregon youth suicide rate continues to be higher than the national average. Youth suicide continues to be a complex, yet largely preventable, public health crisis in Oregon.

Suicide remains a persistent, pervasive, and yet largely preventable cause of death.

Every death by suicide in Oregon carries a substantial and long-lasting ripple effect into our communities. The important work to prevent youth suicide (ages 5-24) remains a top priority for OHA. Preventing suicide cannot be accomplished by one group, government, or sector. OHA believes the most effective suicide prevention happens in local communities and is led by community leaders. It also believes statewide infrastructure and equitable access to programs and resources are vital to local efforts.

1.2 GRANT PURPOSE

The State of Oregon, acting by and through the Oregon Health Authority (“Agency” or “OHA”) is issuing this RFGP to advance and support Culturally Responsive YSIPP.

OHA is seeking proposals for the provision of culturally specific suicide prevention programming and services with the intent to address emerging health disparities in suicide for youth in Communities of Focus in Oregon (each, a “Proposal” and collectively, “Proposals”).

OHA is seeking proposers (each, a “Proposer” or “Applicant” and collectively, “Proposers” or “Applicants”) that articulate a clear community-based strategy to reduce youth suicide attempts and fatalities which is developed by and for the culturally specific communities they aim to serve.

https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le8874a_2026-2030.pdf https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le8874a_2026-2030.pdf https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le3636b.pdf

1.3 AWARDS

OHA anticipates awarding up to twenty (20) grants (each, a “Grant”) to successful Proposers under this RFGP (“Grantees”). Proposer(s) may submit a Proposal and may jointly apply with another Proposer(s). The combined total of all Grant awards under this RFGP is approximately $900,000.00. Individual awards are not anticipated to exceed $80,000.00, however, OHA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to determine the final amount of each Grant award from this RFGP and awards are subject to the availability of funds. All Grant Activities must be completed by June 30, 2027.

Proposers are advised that the award and potential dollar amount of the Grant under this RFGP are contingent upon approval of adequate funding for Agency’s use under this RFGP and not a guarantee.

In addition to Grant funds, successful Proposers awarded Grant funds under this RFGP (“Grantees”) will be provided with expert evaluation support from the Oregon Healing Collective and Asili, LLC. Grantees will also be provided with ongoing technical assistance, support, and coordination from Lines for Life’s Community Engagement Coordinator.

1.4 SCHEDULE

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

1.5 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT (SPC)

The Single Point of Contact for this RFGP is identified on the Cover Page, along with the SPC’s contact information. Proposers shall direct all communications and questions regarding any provision of this RFGP only to the SPC, whether about the technical requirements of this RFGP, Proposal requirements, this RFGP process, or any other provision.

Event Date Time

Pre-Proposal Webinar (See Section 4.2 below) October 12, 2026 9:00 AM (Pacific Time)

Questions / Requests for Clarification Due October 16, 2026 3:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Answers to Questions/Requests for Clarification Issued (approx.) October 22, 2026

Opening (Proposals Due) See RFGP Cover Page

Issuance of Notice of Intent to Award (approx.) November 24, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)

SECTION 2: AUTHORITY, OVERVIEW, AND SCOPE

2.1 AUTHORITY AND METHOD

OHA issues this RFGP under the authority of ORS 413.033.

2.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Terminology specific to the OregonBuys system may be found at: OregonBuys https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/OregonBuys-glossary.pdf

For the purposes of this RFGP, the following definitions apply:

“Communities of Focus” means populations/communities that are disproportionately harmed by social and health inequities and excluded from mainstream social, economic, educational, and/or cultural life. Examples of these communities include, but are not limited to, groups excluded due to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, language, and/or immigration status.

“Culturally infused” means an approach, system, or practice that proactively embeds preferred languages and cultural understandings, beliefs, values, practices, behaviors, and research into its core foundation and implementation. Cultural infusion addresses the lived experiences and needs of diverse identities and is a mechanism to address equity needs.

“Culturally Responsive” means services that are respectful of and relevant to the beliefs, practices, culture and linguistic needs of diverse consumer/client populations and communities whose members identify as having particular cultural or linguistic affiliations. Cultural responsiveness describes the capacity to respond to the issues of diverse communities and requires knowledge and capacity at different levels of intervention: systemic, organizational, professional, and individual.

“Culturally Specific” refers to something that is designed for, relevant to or rooted in the traditions, values, beliefs, and practices of a particular cultural group. It means the content, approach, or service is tailored to reflect the unique characteristics of that culture rather than being generic or broadly applied.

“Key Person(s)” means the Proposer if the Proposer is an individual, or any person or persons on the Proposer’s staff, including any subcontractors, to whom Proposer will assign the Grant Activities if Proposer is awarded a Grant.

“Oregon Suicide Prevention Framework” refers to a strategic framework used by the Oregon Health Authority to develop the Adult and Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plans. The framework can be found at:

https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le3636b.pdf https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/OregonBuys-glossary.pdf

“YSIPP 26-30” refers to the Oregon statewide plan to support youth suicide prevention, intervention and postvention response (after a youth suicide death). The plan can be found at:

https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le8874a_2026-2030.pdf

2.3 AGENCY OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND

OHA is statutorily charged with a comprehensive set of responsibilities, which is reflected in its organizational structure as follows: the Director’s Office (DO) which includes Tribal Affairs and eight divisions: (1) Agency Operations, (2) Behavioral Health,

(3) Equity and Inclusion, (4) External Relations, (5), Health Policy and Analytics, (6) Medicaid, (7) Oregon State Hospital, and (8) Public Health.

This RFGP supports the Behavioral Health Division, specifically the Child, Family and Lifespan Behavioral Health unit.

OHA’s vision and mission is developing a strategic plan with a single overarching goal:

to eliminate health inequities in Oregon by 2030. This RFGP directly supports and advances OHA’s health equity goal.

This goal means ensuring all people in Oregon: can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, geography, or intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances.

Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments, to address:

The equitable distribution or redistribution of resources and power, and

Recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.

Children, Family and Lifespan Behavioral Health is structured within the Behavioral Health Division. This unit consists of programming and support for mental health promotion and prevention, suicide prevention, substance use prevention, and treatment services across the continuum of care from outpatient to secure inpatient services.

2.4 GRANT ACTIVITIES

OHA is seeking Proposals that provide culturally specific suicide prevention programming and services with the intent to address emerging health disparities in suicide for youth in Communities of Focus in Oregon (collectively, and as further described in this RFGP, the “Grant Activities”).

https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le8874a_2026-2030.pdf

Proposers must articulate a clear community strategy to reduce youth suicide attempts and fatalities which is developed by and for the culturally specific communities they aim to serve.

2.4.1 Program Areas of Interest

a. Strategy: Articulate clearly how the Proposer’s strategy(ies) support youth suicide prevention aligned with Oregon’s Suicide Prevention Framework.

• Clearly describe strategy to support youth suicide prevention.

• Describe culture(s) and populations that your program will focus on.

• What are the goals and timelines associated with this strategy?

• Discuss alignment with Oregon’s Suicide Prevention Framework.

b. Community Ties: Strong ties and focus on services to diverse communities in Oregon.

• Describe how Proposer’s ties in Oregon reach diverse communities?

c. Experience: Show experience working with Youth and/or their families.

• Describe experience working with Youth and/or their families on mental health, suicide prevention or substance use.

• How will these experiences enhance the current support provided in Oregon?

d. Background: Present strong background in culturally specific work.

• Describe background in culturally specific work.

• How will background in culturally specific work influence program strategy?

e. Cultural Impact: Identify strong understanding of how culture impacts suicide prevention, intervention and postvention.

f. Events and Conferences: The capability of attending local community driven events and regional conferences.

g. Preparation: Identify the ability to successfully conduct the Grant Activities.

• Discuss current readiness and preparation necessary to conduct and provide services.

h. Staffing: Identify appropriateness of defined roles and responsibilities of project staff including any proposed consultants / subcontractors.

• Discuss any highlights or shortfalls in staffing and plans to address barriers.

2.4.2 Program Activities – Required in all proposals

a. Program: Develop, sustain, and/or implement a culturally specific suicide prevention program or services for youth (ages 24 and younger) and/or their families that aligns with the Oregon Suicide Prevention Framework.

b. Knowledge and Collaboration: Attend at least six-monthly learning communities for the Grantees to increase their knowledge of Oregon’s suicide prevention infrastructure and to increase connectedness between the Grantees.

c. Evaluation Plan: Develop and implement an evaluation plan for the programming in collaboration with the Oregon Healing Collective and their subcontractor(s). The consultation time to support the evaluation plan development will be provided by Oregon Healing Collective. Note: Evaluation plans will not be considered in the scoring for this RFGP because the goal of this RFGP is to support culturally specific suicide prevention programs with evaluation support. All awards will include the requirement to develop this plan.

d. Training: Complete training in “Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention” and “Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Mental Health.” The trainings will be hosted free of charge for Grantees by Lines for Life.

2.4.3 Unallowable Activities

a. Activities currently funded by Medicaid;

b. Activities not allowed by Medicaid or by law; and

c. Capital improvement projects.

2.4.4 Reporting

a. Activity Reports

OHA will require a mid-term and final activity report from the Grantees which may include, but is not limited to the following data collection requirements:

(1) List and describe events, trainings, and other Grant-related activities.

Record and include the following information for each activity:

(a) Location(s) being served by county;

(b) Number of youth, staff and community participants;

(2) Stories of resiliency and ways Grant-related activities impact the lives of youth and families;

(3) Descriptions of any barriers experienced by the Grantee or communities served.

(4) Updates on the Evaluation Plans supported by Oregon Healing Collective.

b. Expenditure Reports

Grantees shall submit a Mid-Term Expenditure and Final Expenditure Report for allowable activities, to be received by OHA throughout the term of the Grant Agreement.

2.4.5 Disbursement of Grant Funds

Disbursement of funds will be made in one 75% disbursement upon receipt of approved invoice and signed Grant Agreement, and one 25% disbursement on or before June 30, 2027, upon receipt of approved invoice and final report.

SECTION 3: QUALIFICATIONS AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.1 QUALIFICATIONS

Proposers must demonstrate in their Proposal how Proposer meets the following minimum qualifications for a Proposal to advance for evaluation. Proposer must submit resumes or biographical sketches for each Key Person with evidence of the following requirements for each activity being proposed and answer these questions for qualification in the Proposal Form (Attachment A).

a. Host organization located in Oregon;

b. Demonstrate strong ties to diverse communities in Oregon (Examples: Board representation, leadership connections and representation, staff connections and representation, involvement on other relevant boards or with culturally specific community driven events, relevant past or current projects);

c. A strong focus on services for diverse communities;

d. Ability to attend in-person events throughout Oregon;

e. Strong background in culturally specific work; and

f. A strong understanding of how culture impacts suicide prevention, intervention and postvention.

3.2 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):

• Proposal Form (Attachment A)

• Implementation Plan (Attachment B)

• Proposer Information and Certification Sheet (Attachment C)

• Budget Proposal (Attachment D)

• Budget Narrative (Attachment E)

• Reference Check Form (Attachment F)

• Responsibility Inquiry (Attachment G)

• Key Persons and Resumes

3.2.2 Supplemental Information

This is to determine the level of support that the Oregon Healing Collective can prepare for the Proposer and will not be used in the determination of the Grant award and will not be scored in the evaluation phase of this

RFGP.

Proposer must submit (in 1 page or less) the following information:

a. A description of the Proposer’s current confidence or experience with evaluation (describe what level, why, and what type of evaluation experience you have).

b. A description of any language accessibility support the Proposer’s staff might need;

c. Whether the Proposer would welcome a site visit from Lines for Life’s or Oregon Healing Collective’s support staff if awarded a Grant.

3.2.3 Proposal Page Limits

Proposals are limited to 12 pages. Any pages exceeding this limit will not be provided to the evaluation committee or considered in the evaluation.

Supplemental Information does not count towards page limit.

3.2.4 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.

OregonBuys Electronic Response. Proposer should submit its Proposal electronically through OregonBuys. Proposer should follow the procedures outlined in See: Section 4.4 PROPOSAL DELIVERY OPTIONS for electronic submission.

The Budget Proposal must be submitted as a separate electronic response file.

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).

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

3.2.5 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

Proposals must address each of the items listed in this section and all other requirements set forth in this RFGP.

Proposals 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 this RFGP. Proposals containing unsolicited marketing or advertising material may receive a lower evaluation score if required information is difficult to locate.

3.3.1 Proposal Form (Attachment A)

Each Proposer must complete all sections of the Proposal Form (Attachment A), as listed in that form. Incomplete Proposals may be considered non-responsive to this RFGP and not be considered for further evaluation.

3.3.2 Implementation Plan (Attachment B)

Proposer must submit an Implementation Plan (Attachment B) (the “Plan”) demonstrating their ability to perform the Grant Activities (from section 2.4 Grant Activities) Proposer is submitting.

In addition, briefly describe in Attachment B, how Proposer would carry out the Grant Activities. Provide a comprehensive Implementation Plan that the Proposer intends to follow. Illustrate how the Plan will serve to coordinate and accomplish the Work.

3.3.3 Proposer Information and Certification Sheet (Attachment C)

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.

3.3.4 Budget Proposal (Attachment D) and Budget Narrative (Attachment E)

Each Proposer must submit a detailed Budget Proposal for the entire Grant period through June 30, 2027, substantially in the form of Attachment D and E, including a Budget Proposal (Attachment D) and Narrative (Attachment E) (recommended length:

4 pages).

The Budget Narrative must include:

(1) A clear explanation of how the Grant funds will be used to improve Oregon’s Suicide Prevention Framework.

(2) Line items that are reasonable, cost-effective, and consistent with Proposer’s Plan; and

(3) A Budget Narrative that provides a clear description and justification for the proposed expenses, which specifically explains how the proposed expenses will allow Proposer to achieve Program goals.

Expenses included in the proposed Budget Proposal may include the following expense types:

(a) Personnel Expenses

(b) Travel Expenses

(c) Supplies

(d) Other Expenses

(e) Indirect Costs

(f) Administrative Expenses

The above list includes examples of expenses but is not an exhaustive list of all possible expenditures. See Attachment D – Budget Proposal Form for additional instructions and requirements.

3.3.5 References (Attachment F)

Provide 3 references (Attachment F) from current or former client firms for similar projects performed for any clients within the last 5 years. References must be able to verify the quality of previous, related Grant Activities.

Agency may check to determine if references provided support Proposer’s ability to comply with the requirements of this RFGP. 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.

3.3.6 Responsibility Inquiry (Attachment G)

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

3.3.7 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 Grant Activities described in this RFGP.

Specify Key Persons to be assigned to each Grant Activity and include a current resume or biographical sketch (not to exceed two (2) pages each) for each Key Person that demonstrates the person’s qualifications and experience for the Grant Activity described in this RFGP.

SECTION 4: SOLICITATION PROCESS

4.1 PUBLIC NOTICE

This RFGP 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 RFGP will be made by Addendum published in OregonBuys. An Applicant is solely responsible for checking OregonBuys to determine whether or not any Addenda have been issued. Any Addenda are incorporated into this RFGP by this reference.

https://oregonbuys.gov/

4.2 PRE-PROPOSAL WEBINAR

A Pre-Proposal conference will be held at the date and time listed in the Schedule (Section 1.4). An Applicant’s participation in this conference is highly encouraged but not mandatory.

The purpose of the Pre-Proposal conference is to:

• Provide additional description of the Program;

• Explain this RFGP process; and

• Answer any questions Proposers may have related to the Program or the process.

Statements made at the Pre-Proposal conference are not binding upon Agency.

Proposers may be asked to submit questions in writing.

Interested parties may participate in the Pre-Proposal Conference by:

Join ZoomGov Meeting https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16018560286?pwd=UENFcmF6eU5RS2xLK0hWaEZjNnJxZz09

Meeting ID: 160 1856 0286

Passcode: 272782

One tap mobile

+16692545252,,16018560286#,,,,*272782# US (San Jose)

+16468287666,,16018560286#,,,,*272782# US (New York)

Dial by your location

• +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)

• +1 646 828 7666 US (New York)

4.3 QUESTIONS / REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS

OHA has contracted with Lines for Life’s Culturally Specific Engagement Coordinator to support reviewing Proposals and OregonBuys registration.

Access that support at: https://www.linesforlife.org/culturally-responsive-small-grants/

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

• Be delivered to the SPC via email;

• Reference the OregonBuys number;

• Identify Proposer’s name and contact information;

https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16018560286?pwd=UENFcmF6eU5RS2xLK0hWaEZjNnJxZz09 https://www.linesforlife.org/culturally-responsive-small-grants/

• Refer to the specific area of this RFGP 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.

4.4 PROPOSAL DELIVERY OPTIONS

Proposer is solely responsible for ensuring its Proposal is received by the SPC in accordance with the requirements of this RFGP before the Opening date on the cover page of this RFGP (the “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 RFGP:

Delivery through OregonBuys

Proposal submission should be electronically through OregonBuys. at:

OregonBuys.gov

Detailed instructions on how to submit a Proposal can be found at OregonBuys Vendor Formal Solicitation Response.pdf

4.5 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 4.4 (Proposal Delivery Options). To be effective the modification must include the OregonBuys number and be submitted to the SPC prior to Closing.

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 Closing. To be effective the notice must include the OregonBuys number.

4.6 PROPOSAL DUE

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

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

4.7 PROPOSAL REJECTION

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

https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/OregonBuys%20Vendor%20Formal%20Solicitation%20Response.pdf https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/OregonBuys%20Vendor%20Formal%20Solicitation%20Response.pdf

• Proposer fails to substantially comply with all prescribed RFGP 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 makes any contact regarding this RFGP 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 that are not acceptable to OHA in its sole discretion.

4.8 EVALUATION PROCESS

4.8.1 Responsiveness and Responsibility Determination

4.8.1.1 Responsiveness determination

A Proposal received prior to Closing will be reviewed to determine if it is responsive to all RFGP 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.

4.8.1.2 Responsibility Determination

Agency will determine whether a successful Proposer is responsible prior to award and execution of a Grant Agreement.

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

4.8.2 Evaluation Criteria

For the Evaluation of items listed in this Section 4.8.2, evaluators will base their score for each subsection on the evaluation tool (Attachment I).

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 Section 4.9 up to the maximum points available as specified in Section 4.10 (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.

4.8.2.1 Strategy (see section 2.4.1 a.) (10 points)

How well did Proposer’s strategy(ies) support youth suicide prevention aligned with Oregon’s Suicide Prevention Framework?

4.8.2.2 Community Ties (see section 2.4.1 b.) (10 points)

How strong are Proposer’s ties to community and focus on services to diverse communities in Oregon?

4.8.2.3 Experience (see section 2.4.1 c.) (15 points)

How well does Proposer’s show their experience working with Youth and/or their families

4.8.2.4 Background (see section 2.4.1 d.) (10 points)

How well does Proposer’s background present in culturally specific work?

4.8.2.5 Cultural Impact (see section 2.4.1 e.) (20 points)

How well does Proposer understand how culture impacts suicide prevention, intervention and postvention?

4.8.2.6 Events and Conferences (see section 2.4.1 f.) (5 points)

How well does Proposer demonstrate the capability of attending local community driven events and regional conferences?

4.8.2.7 Preparation (see section 2.4.1 g.) (10 points)

How well does the Proposer identify the ability to successfully conduct the Grant Activities being proposed?

4.8.2.8 Staffing (see section 2.4.1 h.) (10 points)

How well does the Proposer identify appropriateness of defined roles and responsibilities of project staff including any proposed consultants / subcontractors?

4.8.2.9 BUDGET EVALUATION (see section 3.3.4) (10 points)

How well does Proposer’s budget align with proposed strategy and is it clearly linked to youth suicide prevention?

4.9 POINT AND SCORE CALCULATIONS

Points are the total possible for each section as listed in the table below.

4.10 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.

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.

SECTION 5: AWARD AND NEGOTIATION

5.1 AWARD NOTIFICATION PROCESS

Agency, if it awards a Grant, will award a Grant to the highest ranking Proposer(s) based upon the scoring methodology and process described in Section 4 up to a total of twenty (20) Grants.

5.1.1 Intent to Award Notice

Agency will notify all Proposers in writing that Agency intends to award a Grant to the selected Proposer(s).

Grant Activities / Evaluation Section POINTS POSSIBLE 100

2.4.1 a./4.8.2.1 Strategy 10

2.4.1 b./4.8.2.2 Community Ties 10

2.4.1 c./4.8.2.3 Experience 15

2.4.1 d./4.8.2.4 Background 10

2.4.1 e./4.8.2.5 Cultural Impact 20

2.4.1 f./4.8.2.6 Events and Conferences 5

2.4.1 g./4.8.2.7 Preparation 10

2.4.1 h./4.8.2.8 Staffing 10

3.3.4/4.8.2.9 Budget 10

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 100

5.2 SUCCESSFUL PROPOSER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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

5.2.1 Insurance

Prior to executing a Grant Agreement, Grantees shall secure and demonstrate to Agency proof of insurance as required in the Grant Agreement.

5.2.2 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.

5.2.3 Business Registry

If selected for a Grant, Proposer must be duly authorized by the State of Oregon to transact business in the State of Oregon before executing the Grant Agreement.

Visit http://sos.oregon.gov/business/pages/register.aspx for Oregon Business Registry information.

SECTION 6: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

6.1 COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The State of Oregon is committed to taking active steps toward increasing and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion values across procurement processes for minority, women, emerging small, and service-disabled veteran owned businesses by reducing barriers to compete for and be awarded grants. All interested businesses are encouraged to submit proposals for this RFGP opportunity.

6.2 GOVERNING LAWS

This RFGP is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law.

6.3 PUBLIC RECORDS LAW/AGENCY USE OF MATERIALS

All Proposals are public records and are subject to public inspection under the Oregon Public Records Law unless exempt from disclosure.

All Proposals submitted in response to this RFGP will become the property of Agency.

By submitting a Proposal in response to this RFGP, Proposer grants the State a non-http://sos.oregon.gov/business/pages/register.aspx 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 Grant Agreement, if awarded to Proposer, or as otherwise needed to administer this RFGP 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.

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

Agency may reject any or all Proposals in-whole or in-part, or may cancel this RFGP 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 this RFGP or a Grant 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.

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 BACKGROUND

1.2 GRANT PURPOSE

1.3 AWARDS

1.4 SCHEDULE

1.5 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT (SPC)

SECTION 2: AUTHORITY, OVERVIEW, AND SCOPE

2.1 AUTHORITY AND METHOD

2.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS

2.3 AGENCY OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND

2.4 GRANT ACTIVITIES

SECTION 3: QUALIFICATIONS AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.1 QUALIFICATIONS

3.2 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.3 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 4: SOLICITATION PROCESS

4.1 PUBLIC NOTICE

4.2 PRE-PROPOSAL WEBINAR

4.3 QUESTIONS / REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS

4.4 PROPOSAL DELIVERY OPTIONS

4.5 PROPOSAL MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL

4.6 PROPOSAL DUE

4.7 PROPOSAL REJECTION

4.8 EVALUATION PROCESS

4.9 POINT AND SCORE CALCULATIONS

4.10 RANKING OF PROPOSERS

SECTION 5: AWARD AND NEGOTIATION

5.1 AWARD NOTIFICATION PROCESS

5.2 SUCCESSFUL PROPOSER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 6: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

6.1 COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

6.2 GOVERNING LAWS

6.3 PUBLIC RECORDS LAW/AGENCY USE OF MATERIALS

6.4 CANCELLATION OF RFGP; REJECTION OF PROPOSAL; NO DAMAGES

6.5 COST OF SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL

ATTACHMENT A PROPOSAL FORM

ATTACHMENT B IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

ATTACHMENT C PROPOSER INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION SHEET

ATTACHMENT D BUDGET PROPOSAL FORM

ATTACHMENT E BUDGET NARRATIVE FORM

ATTACHMENT F REFERENCE CHECK FORM

ATTACHMENT G RESPONSIBILITY INQUIRY

1.1 BACKGROUND

In 2014, OHA was directed by the legislature to create a position to coordinate Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention in order to develop a statewide Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan (YSIPP). The YSIPP is reviewed annually, and statutory mandate directs an update every five years. The projects included in this Request for Grant Proposals (this “RFGP”) will support and align with OHA’s goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030 and support the implementation of the YSIPP 26-

30. The YSIPP was developed within a Culturally Infused Oregon Suicide Prevention Framework, which is a comprehensive framework for suicide prevention that includes both public health and behavioral health goals and strategies.

Since a peak in 2018, the overall youth suicide rate in Oregon decreased – although the overall decrease was driven by a reduction in non-Hispanic white youth deaths. Since 2018, the number of youths for all other race/ethnicity categories has increased or remained stable. The Oregon youth suicide rate continues to be higher than the national average. Youth suicide continues to be a complex, yet largely preventable, public health crisis in Oregon.

Suicide remains a persistent, pervasive, and yet largely preventable cause of death.

Every death by suicide in Oregon carries a substantial and long-lasting ripple effect into our communities. The important work to prevent youth suicide (ages 5-24) remains a top priority for OHA. Preventing suicide cannot be accomplished by one group, government, or sector. OHA believes the most effective suicide prevention happens in local communities and is led by community leaders. It also believes statewide infrastructure and equitable access to programs and resources are vital to local efforts.

1.2 GRANT PURPOSE

The State of Oregon, acting by and through the Oregon Health Authority (“Agency” or “OHA”) is issuing this RFGP to advance and support Culturally Responsive YSIPP.

OHA is seeking proposals for the provision of culturally specific suicide prevention programming and services with the intent to address emerging health disparities in suicide for youth in Communities of Focus in Oregon (each, a “Proposal” and collectively, “Proposals”).

OHA is seeking proposers (each, a “Proposer” or “Applicant” and collectively, “Proposers” or “Applicants”) that articulate a clear community-based strategy to reduce youth suicide attempts and fatalities which is developed by and for the culturally specific communities they aim to serve.

https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le8874a_2026-2030.pdf https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le8874a_2026-2030.pdf

OHA anticipates awarding up to twenty (20) grants (each, a “Grant”) to successful Proposers under this RFGP (“Grantees”). Proposer(s) may submit a Proposal and may jointly apply with another Proposer(s). The combined total of all Grant awards under this RFGP is approximately $900,000.00. Individual awards are not anticipated to exceed $80,000.00, however, OHA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to determine the final amount of each Grant award from this RFGP and awards are subject to the availability of funds. All Grant Activities must be completed by June 30, 2027.

Proposers are advised that the award and potential dollar amount of the Grant under this RFGP are contingent upon approval of adequate funding for Agency’s use under this RFGP and not a guarantee.

In addition to Grant funds, successful Proposers awarded Grant funds under this RFGP (“Grantees”) will be provided with expert evaluation support from the Oregon Healing Collective and Asili, LLC. Grantees will also be provided with ongoing technical assistance, support, and coordination from Lines for Life’s Community Engagement Coordinator.

1.4 SCHEDULE

SPC’s contact information. Proposers shall direct all communications and questions regarding any provision of this RFGP only to the SPC, whether about the technical requirements of this RFGP, Proposal requirements, this RFGP process, or any other provision.

Event Date Time

Pre-Proposal Webinar (See Section 4.2 below) October 12, 2026 9:00 AM (Pacific Time)

Questions / Requests for Clarification Due October 16, 2026 3:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Answers to Questions/Requests for Clarification Issued (approx.) October 22, 2026

2.1 AUTHORITY AND METHOD

OHA issues this RFGP under the authority of ORS 413.033.

2.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Terminology specific to the OregonBuys system may be found at: OregonBuys https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/OregonBuys-glossary.pdf

For the purposes of this RFGP, the following definitions apply:

“Communities of Focus” means populations/communities that are disproportionately harmed by social and health inequities and excluded from mainstream social, economic, educational, and/or cultural life. Examples of these communities include, but are not limited to, groups excluded due to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, language, and/or immigration status.

“Culturally infused” means an approach, system, or practice that proactively embeds preferred languages and cultural understandings, beliefs, values, practices, behaviors, and research into its core foundation and implementation. Cultural infusion addresses the lived experiences and needs of diverse identities and is a mechanism to address equity needs.

“Culturally Responsive” means services that are respectful of and relevant to the beliefs, practices, culture and linguistic needs of diverse consumer/client populations and communities whose members identify as having particular cultural or linguistic affiliations. Cultural responsiveness describes the capacity to respond to the issues of diverse communities and requires knowledge and capacity at different levels of intervention: systemic, organizational, professional, and individual.

“Culturally Specific” refers to something that is designed for, relevant to or rooted in the traditions, values, beliefs, and practices of a particular cultural group. It means the content, approach, or service is tailored to reflect the unique characteristics of that culture rather than being generic or broadly applied.

“Key Person(s)” means the Proposer if the Proposer is an individual, or any person or persons on the Proposer’s staff, including any subcontractors, to whom Proposer will assign the Grant Activities if Proposer is awarded a Grant.

“Oregon Suicide Prevention Framework” refers to a strategic framework used by the Oregon Health Authority to develop the Adult and Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plans. The framework can be found at:

https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le3636b.pdf https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Documents/OregonBuys-glossary.pdf

“YSIPP 26-30” refers to the Oregon statewide plan to support youth suicide prevention, intervention and postvention response (after a youth suicide death). The plan can be found at:

https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le8874a_2026-2030.pdf

2.3 AGENCY OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND

OHA is statutorily charged with a comprehensive set of responsibilities, which is reflected in its organizational structure as follows: the Director’s Office (DO) which includes Tribal Affairs and eight divisions: (1) Agency Operations, (2) Behavioral Health,

(3) Equity and Inclusion, (4) External Relations, (5), Health Policy and Analytics, (6) Medicaid, (7) Oregon State Hospital, and (8) Public Health.

This RFGP supports the Behavioral Health Division, specifically the Child, Family and Lifespan Behavioral Health unit.

OHA’s vision and mission is developing a strategic plan with a single overarching goal:

to eliminate health inequities in Oregon by 2030. This RFGP directly supports and advances OHA’s health equity goal.

This goal means ensuring all people in Oregon: can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, geography, or intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances.

Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments, to address:

The equitable distribution or redistribution of resources and power, and

Recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.

Children, Family and Lifespan Behavioral Health is structured within the Behavioral Health Division. This unit consists of programming and support for mental health promotion and prevention, suicide prevention, substance use prevention, and treatment services across the continuum of care from outpatient to secure inpatient services.

2.4 GRANT ACTIVITIES

OHA is seeking Proposals that provide culturally specific suicide prevention programming and services with the intent to address emerging health disparities in suicide for youth in Communities of Focus in Oregon (collectively, and as further described in this RFGP, the “Grant Activities”).

https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le8874a_2026-2030.pdf

Proposers must articulate a clear community strategy to reduce youth suicide attempts and fatalities which is developed by and for the culturally specific communities they aim to serve.

2.4.1 Program Areas of Interest

a. Strategy: Articulate clearly how the Proposer’s strategy(ies) support youth suicide prevention aligned with Oregon’s Suicide Prevention Framework.

• Clearly describe strategy to support youth suicide prevention.

• Describe culture(s) and populations that your program will focus on.

• What are the goals and timelines associated with this strategy?

• Discuss alignment with Oregon’s Suicide Prevention Framework.

b. Community Ties: Strong ties and focus on services to diverse communities in Oregon.

• Describe how Proposer’s ties in Oregon reach diverse communities?

c. Experience: Show experience working with Youth and/or their families.

• Describe experience working with Youth and/or their families on mental health, suicide prevention or substance use.

• How will these experiences enhance the current support provided in Oregon?

d. Background: Present strong background in culturally specific work.

• Describe background in culturally specific work.

• How will background in culturally specific work influence program strategy?

e. Cultural Impact: Identify strong understanding of how culture impacts suicide prevention, intervention and postvention.

f. Events and Conferences: The capability of attending local community driven events and regional conferences.

g. Preparation: Identify the ability to successfully conduct the Grant Activities.

• Discuss current readiness and preparation necessary to conduct and provide services.

h. Staffing: Identify appropriateness of defined roles and responsibilities of project staff including any proposed consultants / subcontractors.

• Discuss any highlights or shortfalls in staffing and plans to address barriers.

2.4.2 Program Activities – Required in all proposals

a. Program: Develop, sustain, and/or implement a culturally specific suicide prevention program or services for youth (ages 24 and younger) and/or their families that aligns with the Oregon Suicide Prevention Framework.

b. Knowledge and Collaboration: Attend at least six-monthly learning communities for the Grantees to increase their knowledge of Oregon’s suicide prevention infrastructure and to increase connectedness between the Grantees.

c. Evaluation Plan: Develop and implement an evaluation plan for the programming in collaboration with the Oregon Healing Collective and their subcontractor(s). The consultation time to support the evaluation plan development will be provided by Oregon Healing Collective. Note: Evaluation plans will not be considered in the scoring for this RFGP because the goal of this RFGP is to support culturally specific suicide prevention programs with evaluation support. All awards will include the requirement to develop this plan.

d. Training: Complete training in “Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention” and “Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Mental Health.”…