Request for Applications - Consultant and Management Entity Approval

The State of Oregon is soliciting applications for Consultant and Management Entity Approval to provide oversight and administrative support for state-managed programs, with applications due September 26, 2031.

The scope encompasses program management, fiscal oversight, stakeholder coordination, compliance monitoring, and reporting and documentation services. Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience managing similar state contracts and programs. Key personnel qualifications and organizational capacity are central evaluation factors.

Evaluation criteria prioritize organizational capacity, qualifications of key personnel, prior experience with state contracts, financial stability, proposed cost structures, and demonstrated ability to meet rigorous reporting and accountability standards. Preference may be given to entities demonstrating cost-effectiveness and innovative approaches to program management.

The engagement period supports multi-year program objectives with contract term and renewal options contingent upon performance evaluation and continued state funding availability. Funding derives from state appropriations designated for program administration and operational support. Applicants must provide organizational structure documentation, personnel qualifications, references from previous state engagements, comprehensive budget proposals, evidence of past performance, and details of insurance requirements and compliance certifications. The RFA attachment establishes the application framework, submission procedures, evaluation metrics, and review timeline that the state will follow to issue approval determinations.