Healthy Families of Oregon - Quality Assurance and Technical Assistance Specialist

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) is conducting a competitive procurement for a Healthy Families of Oregon (HFO) Quality Assurance and Technical Assistance Specialist. The primary objective is to secure one or more contractors to provide comprehensive technical assistance and quality improvement services to up to 17 HFO program sites annually. Required services include conducting site visits, supporting continuous quality improvement efforts, maintaining program model fidelity, and meeting evidence-based accreditation standards. Specific deliverables encompass policy and manual revisions, data system support, training development and delivery, and assistance for newly affiliated HFO sites. Evaluation criteria will assess proposers based on experience and capabilities, key personnel qualifications, scope of services understanding, references, and the ability to complete a mock review. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was posted on November 20, 2023, with proposals due by December 20, 2023. The anticipated contract term is two years, from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, with potential renewal options.

DELC demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively encouraging participation from certified small businesses. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly detailed, the procurement appears open to various organizational types capable of meeting the technical assistance requirements. The maximum contract compensation is set at $275,455, with payment structured as a set fee per technical assistance site visit and related activities. An initial Notice of Intent to Award has been issued to Valerie Edwards from Sage Consulting, Inc., though the final contract award may involve multiple vendors. Proposers will be required to comply with state laws and regulations, provide evidence of insurance, submit taxpayer identification, and meet other administrative prerequisites. The contract covers Marion County and potentially other jurisdictions within Oregon, with a protest period for the intent to award ending on January 16, 2024.