Notice of Special Procurement for OIS Technical Assistance and Training

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), specifically the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), is pursuing a special procurement for Oregon Intervention System (OIS) Technical Assistance and Training Services. The procurement seeks to reinstate and amend an existing contract with Alternative Services - Oregon, Inc. (ASI) from December 31, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The OIS is a state system focused on training and implementing Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) principles for staff supporting adults and children with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). The key objectives include completing an OIS curriculum upgrade funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant money, which must be finished by March 31, 2025. ODDS plans to release a new solicitation on OregonBuys in Q1 2025 and execute a new contract for upgraded OIS services by July 1, 2025, or earlier. The procurement process includes a seven-day public notice period on OregonBuys, with potential protests to be resolved by the Department of Administrative Services. Deliverables will focus on evidence-based training for caregivers supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The special procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The incumbent vendor is Alternative Services - Oregon, Inc. (ASI), with the current contract amendment increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $3,976,883, including an additional $1,200,000 for the extension period. The existing infrastructure involves the Oregon Intervention System, which requires integration of upgraded curriculum and training materials. The procurement requires endorsement from DAS Enterprise Information Services and legal sufficiency approval from the Oregon Department of Justice. Interested parties have a seven-calendar-day window to file written protests with the State Chief Procurement Officer, with specific submission requirements including a detailed statement of legal and factual grounds. The point of contact for questions is Jason Fong, a Procurement and Contract Specialist, who can be reached at 971-374-3507 or Jason.fong@odhsoha.oregon.gov. The procurement aims to ensure continuity of critical training services for caregivers supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.