Notice of OPI home care contracting opportunity

Clackamas County's Social Services Division (SSD) and Health, Housing & Human Services Department is seeking multiple certified in-home care providers for the Oregon Project Independence (OPI) Home Care Agency program. The procurement targets home care agencies capable of serving older adults (60+) and persons with disabilities through a contract term extending from the effective date through June 30, 2030. Qualified agencies must provide comprehensive care services including Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), and nursing services to eligible program participants. Respondents must be currently licensed by the Oregon Health Authority and demonstrate the ability to serve between 10-20 clients annually, providing 12-16 hours of monthly care per typical client. Agencies are required to submit comprehensive documentation including references, state license, Medicaid agreement proof, client grievance policy, and a staff training tracking plan. The solicitation requires agencies to maintain adequate staffing, ensure staff training, and have the capacity to serve a minimum of 5 new clients within 3 months and up to 10+ clients in one year. Responses are due by December 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST and must be submitted via email to Melinda Im, with full RFQ documents available on OregonBuys and the Clackamas County website.

The procurement appears open to all qualified home care agencies without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The program will reimburse home care services up to 10% above current Medicaid rates, providing potential financial incentive for participating agencies. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the program is funded through the county's Social Services Division, with contracts potentially subject to funding source restrictions. Agencies must have an existing Medicaid agreement and be prepared to integrate with the county's existing service infrastructure. No incumbent vendors are specifically identified in the documentation. Participating agencies should anticipate serving approximately 10-20 clients annually, with each client receiving an average of 12-16 hours of monthly care. The long-term contract duration (through June 30, 2030) suggests a strategic commitment to establishing stable home care provider relationships in Clackamas County.