Commercial tobacco prevention learning communities

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), specifically its Public Health Division, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP #5757-0) to procure a vendor to lead the creation and facilitation of 3-6 Commercial Tobacco Prevention Learning Communities (LCs) for the 2023-2025 biennium. The selected contractor will support Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Regional Health Equity Coalitions (RHECs), and Local Public Health Authorities (LPHAs) receiving commercial tobacco prevention funding. Key deliverables include planning, coordinating, and facilitating the LCs, engaging with grantee organizations, maintaining communication, supporting evaluation, and providing technical assistance. The RFP requires proposers to demonstrate capabilities in interpersonal skills, project coordination, and strategic learning community development. Critical dates include a deadline for submitting questions by December 8, 2023, with answers anticipated on December 14, 2023, and a proposal submission deadline of January 5, 2024. The anticipated Notice of Intent to Award is scheduled for January 19, 2024, with an initial contract term of one year and potential renewals up to a maximum of 10 years.

The OHA encourages participation from certified small businesses, including disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and emerging small businesses. Proposers must complete a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan, detailing their strategy for engaging certified firms and potential subcontracting opportunities. The RFP specifies a budget cap of $125,000 for the biennium and the project period until June 30, 2025. Proposers are not required to be a Community-Based Organization to apply, and they must submit a comprehensive cost proposal including personnel, supplies, administrative, and other associated costs. Potential vendors must demonstrate responsibility by providing detailed information about their organizational capabilities, including financial resources, expertise, and any relevant legal or contractual history. The OHA will conduct a thorough responsibility inquiry, requiring proposers to disclose any criminal or civil charges, contract terminations, lawsuits, outstanding judgments, financial distress, and licensing issues from the past three to five years.