NOTICE OF SPECIAL PROCUREMENT REQUEST - Amd-1 Performance-Based Standard Contract #7722

The State of Oregon, through the Department of Administrative Services Procurement Services (DAS PS), is seeking to amend Performance-Based Standard Contract #7722 with the PbS Learning Institute, Inc. on behalf of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA). This special procurement request is for national database access, helpdesk, consultation, and training services to support juvenile justice programs, specifically utilizing the Performance-based Standards (PbS) program. The PbS program is a unique, data-driven improvement model that collects quantitative and qualitative data to measure and improve facility operations, service quality, and youth experiences. The amendment seeks to extend the existing contract term for up to five additional years through June 30, 2028, with a focus on improving safety, program effectiveness, and positive outcomes for youth. The procurement is specifically for Marion County and the City of Salem jurisdictions, with the PbS Learning Institute being identified as the sole source provider of these specialized services. While this is a notice rather than a traditional bid solicitation, affected parties have seven calendar days to file a written protest to the State Chief Procurement Officer if they wish to challenge the special procurement approval.

The contract opportunity appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. PbS Learning Institute is positioned as the sole source provider, with no mention of alternative vendors or competitive bidding. The contract will increase the maximum not-to-exceed compensation by $442,000, resulting in a cumulative total of $1,024,000 for the extended contract period. The PbS program is currently used by approximately 150 residential programs across 32 states and was originally launched by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The procurement is unique in that it provides a specialized, data-driven continuous improvement model that is not available from other providers. The contract covers comprehensive services including national database access, helpdesk support, consultation, and training specifically tailored to juvenile justice facility performance standards. No specific infrastructure integration requirements or existing technology constraints were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation.