Request for Applications - CW Independent Living Program (ILP) Alternate Provider Lists

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to establish Alternate Independent Living Program (ILP) Provider Lists across all 17 of its service districts, with a specific focus on Multnomah County. The procurement seeks to create pre-qualified lists of providers who can deliver comprehensive services to youth in foster care or those who have recently aged out of the foster care system. Required services include educational and employment support, health education, life skills training, relationship building, transportation, and housing assistance. Providers will be evaluated based on their organizational capacity, implementation plans, and ability to meet contract requirements. The RFA requires applicants to submit a completed Attachment A "Applicant's Information and Certification Sheet" through OregonBuys, with the application period running from August 8, 2024, to June 30, 2028. Successful applicants will need to provide additional documentation prior to contract execution, such as proof of insurance and tax forms.

The procurement appears open to a wide range of service providers, with no specific restrictions on organization type. ODHS demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the procurement process, including a requirement that vendors with anticipated contract prices of $150,000 or more must have written policies preventing sexual harassment, sexual assault, and discrimination against protected classes. The RFA includes pricing terms with maximum not-to-exceed compensation amounts, offering payment for various service types including ILP Groups, Skill Building Services, Leadership Opportunities, Experiential Learning Activities, and Flex Funds. While no incumbent vendors are specifically named, the lists will remain active for a maximum of five years, with providers able to request removal earlier. The funding structure includes monthly stipends per service group, with quarterly and annual not-to-exceed funding amounts, suggesting potential contract values ranging from modest monthly allocations to significant annual investments depending on the specific district and service tier.