Facilitation for alcohol and drug policy commission and system of care advisory council youth substa

The Oregon Health Authority's Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive facilitation services for developing a youth-led strategic plan addressing substance use services. The procurement, identified as RFP 5986 under OregonBuys Bid Number S-44300-00011258, requires a consultant to deliver cohesive meeting planning, youth-adult partnership activities, strategic planning support, and meeting facilitation services over a 12-month collaborative process. Qualified proposers must demonstrate extensive experience facilitating diverse partner groups, working directly with youth, and providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and youth-centered facilitation services. Proposals will be evaluated across multiple criteria, including references, letters of support, key personnel qualifications, previous project performance, proposed implementation plan, and pricing. The RFP was posted on August 13, 2024, with proposals due by September 10, 2024, and the initial contract term running from September 2024 through September 2025. Evaluation will utilize a point-based scoring system that assesses proposers' ability to meet standards for inclusive communications, equity considerations, and comprehensive work execution.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages participation from certified minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. The RFP includes a COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) Certification Outreach Plan, which requires the selected contractor to take reasonable steps ensuring certified disadvantaged businesses have equal opportunities to compete for and participate in potential subcontracting opportunities. Out-of-state vendors are permitted to respond, though there is a reciprocal preference for Oregon-certified firms. The initial maximum not-to-exceed compensation for the contract is $125,000, covering the consultant team's compensation for the first year, with potential options to renew and extend the contract up to 5 years. Common Thread Consulting, LLC has been identified as the intended awardee for this contract. No specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements were specified in the procurement documents, and the services can be performed virtually.