District 7 JOBS Services-Supported Work and Job Search

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), specifically the Office of Self-Sufficiency Programs for District 7, is seeking proposals for JOBS Services targeting Coos and Curry Counties. The contract will provide Supported Work, Life Skills, and Job Search services designed to offer a structured work experience with staff coaching, skill building, and employment support. Key service components include helping participants access part-time or full-time employment, developing workplace and daily living skills through targeted activities and classes, and providing job search assistance. Performance objectives include placing 50% of participants in employment and ensuring 85% of referrals receive at least one hour of services. The Request for Proposals (RFP) requires proposers to demonstrate experience working with low-income populations, ability to track participant data, and maintain client confidentiality. Proposals are due by April 1, 2024, with an initial contract term of one year and potential renewals up to five additional years. Proposers must submit comprehensive implementation plans, detailed budgets, and demonstrate alignment with the agency's focus areas of safety net, family stability, and career connection.

The procurement includes specific requirements for certified business participation through the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID). Proposers must indicate their certification status and outline strategies for engaging certified firms as subcontractors. The solicitation appears to have already identified Goodwill Industries of Lane and South Coast Counties as the top-scoring proposer, with a proposal score of 1160.5. The total potential contract value is up to $144,588.36, with the ability to award one or multiple contracts. Proposers must comply with various state laws regarding non-discrimination, wage payments, and conflict of interest. The contract will be funded through state resources, and successful bidders must demonstrate financial stability, relevant experience, and the capability to meet rigorous performance standards. Interested parties have seven calendar days to file written protests following the notice of intent to award.