Pilot Project - Staff Training and Support

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Office of Self-Sufficiency Programs, District 3 Office, is pursuing a sole source procurement for a pilot project focused on staff training and support in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties. The contract will be awarded to Karri Manning, a Qualified Mental Health Professional, to provide comprehensive training and consultation services aimed at improving worker retention in Child Welfare and Self-Sufficiency offices. Specific deliverables include four listening feedback sessions, weekly group training sessions on resilience and stress management, weekly one-on-one coaching, and culturally responsive, trauma-informed trainings utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques. The contractor will work 16 hours per month, delivering a combination of in-person and virtual training sessions, and must provide monthly reports detailing session numbers, service summaries, and goal achievements. The contract has a one-year term, with potential extension up to two additional years, and the solicitation was posted on August 15, 2023, with a response deadline of August 22, 2023.

This procurement appears to be a direct sole source award without competitive bidding, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types mentioned. The contract does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or other special procurement considerations. The total estimated contract value is $25,920, with the contractor to be compensated at a rate of $135 per hour for services rendered. No additional expenses or travel reimbursements will be provided by ODHS. The contractor must hold a graduate degree in Psychology, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, or a related mental health field, and maintain a valid license to practice in the State of Oregon. Interested parties have seven calendar days from the initial posting to file a formal protest regarding the sole source determination, which must include detailed legal and factual grounds, description of potential harm, and requested relief.