Online virtual CPR/first aid training & certification for home health care workers (HCW)

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) on behalf of the Oregon Home Care Commission (OHCC) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP 5338) for an online virtual CPR/First Aid training and certification program for home health care workers in Marion County and the City of Salem. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide a comprehensive training solution with two primary components: an on-demand online training course with a skills evaluation and a virtual webinar course featuring live demonstrations of CPR and First Aid skills. Contractors must provide a disposable mannequin to students before the virtual demonstration and develop a platform that integrates with various computer systems, mobile devices, and web browsers. The technical solution must include administrative functions such as student pre-approval, reporting capabilities, and compliance with state security standards. Key proposal submission dates include a deadline of January 11, 2022, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with a question and answer period extending to December 21, 2021, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.

The RFP encourages participation from Certified Firms, which include minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and emerging small businesses certified under ORS 200.055 by the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID). Proposers are required to describe steps for soliciting Certified Firms for potential subcontracting opportunities and report subcontract details to COBID. The contract has an anticipated four-year term with a total budget of approximately $400,000. Contractors must demonstrate capability to meet contractual responsibilities, including appropriate financial, material, equipment, facility, and personnel resources. The procurement requires proposers to provide detailed information about past performance, potential criminal or civil charges, contract history, financial standing, required licenses, and possession of a Pay Equity Certificate. Proposers must also complete a comprehensive disclosure and responsibility inquiry to be considered for award.