APS Screening RFP

NorthWest Senior and Disability Services (NWSDS) in Salem, Oregon is soliciting proposals from qualified research partners to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Adult Protective Services (APS) screening models, comparing local office-based screening against centralized screening systems. The evaluation will assess operational effectiveness, consumer outcomes, timeliness, accuracy of screening determinations, and system sustainability through both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, including comparative screening data analysis, timeliness metrics, substantiation rates, repeat referral rates, structured staff interviews, and focus groups, supplemented by a literature review of national APS screening models from other states. Required qualifications for respondents include demonstrated experience in public sector human services research, familiarity with Adult Protective Services programs, expertise in administrative dataset analysis, strong qualitative research methodology capabilities, and understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules compliance requirements. Deliverables include an interim findings report due three months after project commencement, a final comprehensive report at six months, an executive summary, and a policy recommendation brief suitable for leadership presentation. The proposal evaluation criteria emphasize methodological strength, APS subject matter expertise, and evaluation experience as high-priority factors, with cost effectiveness and timeline feasibility rated as moderate priorities and actionable recommendations weighted as high. Proposals must be submitted electronically as a single PDF document to contract.fiscal@nwsds.org by April 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, with selection announcement scheduled for May 4, 2026, and project commencement within 30 days of contract execution.

Preference may be given to academic institutions, public policy research organizations, or firms with APS-specific evaluation experience, though no explicit set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are identified in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are referenced. The RFP contains no specified pricing information, funding amounts, or budget details, leaving the award value undisclosed at the time of posting.