Public Notice of Intent to Direct Award for ISRS in D10

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Office of Child Welfare Programs, is issuing a Public Notice of Intent to Direct Award for In-Home Safety and Reunification Services (ISRS) in District 10, specifically targeting Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties. The procurement aims to contract with a service provider to safely reduce the number of children entering or remaining in foster care through comprehensive family support interventions. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering culturally responsive services including safety services, ongoing safety services, change services, home management skills, and self-management support for families. Key service deliverables include crisis intervention, parent-child attachment coaching, counseling resource facilitation, healthcare service coordination, and transportation assistance. The procurement has a strict response deadline of June 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with interested organizations required to contact April D. Barrett via email at april.d.barrett@odhsoha.oregon.gov to demonstrate their capability of providing equivalent services.

The current intent is to award the contract directly to The Family Nurturing Center, though the notice provides an opportunity for other qualified organizations to challenge this direct award. The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. Potential respondents must meet rigorous qualifications, including detailed transportation standards, specific vehicle specifications, and staff credentialing requirements. While the exact contract value is not disclosed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a substantial multi-year commitment focused on child welfare intervention. The geographic scope covers three central Oregon counties, indicating a regional service delivery model with potentially significant social service impact. Interested parties must carefully review the full solicitation documentation, specifically referencing bid number S-10000-00014040/ODHS #6142, to understand the complete scope of service expectations and qualifications.