Mental health support evidence-based community intervention

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Aging and People with Disabilities division has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 5342-2022 for a Mental Health Support Evidence-Based Community Intervention program targeting older adults and people with disabilities. The procurement seeks providers to establish specific supportive interventions for individuals experiencing mild to moderate depression, anxiety, or substance use issues, with the goal of helping participants manage and reduce their symptoms. Proposers must demonstrate experience working with the target population and provide evidence-based interventions that do not constitute behavioral health treatment modalities. The initial contract term is anticipated to be five years, with services to be provided across all Oregon counties. Key deliverables include screening and referral processes, program enrollment, and program completion, with providers required to have access to ODHS information systems and meet data reporting requirements. The procurement timeline includes proposal submissions due on May 31, 2022, at 3:00 PM PST, with a notice of intent to award expected on June 7, 2022. Evaluation will focus on proposers' capability to deliver proven, evidence-based interventions for the specified population.

The RFP includes a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan, indicating a commitment to providing opportunities for minority, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Proposers must detail their plans for soliciting certified firms for potential subcontracting opportunities and report subcontractor identities and contract values to the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID). The Notice of Intent to Award revealed four contractors selected for the program: Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, Native American Rehabilitation Associated of the Northwest Inc., NorthWest Senior & Disability Services, and Rogue Valley Council of Governments. The program targets individuals not currently receiving or eligible for publicly funded mental health or substance use services through Medicaid or Medicare, with a focus on serving those whose conditions do not meet criteria for treatment and rehabilitation services. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the Price Proposal Form requires proposers to submit comprehensive budgets covering administrative costs, wages, fringe benefits, and other necessary expenses for delivering the specified interventions.