Request for Applications (RFA) for Employer Resource Connection

The Oregon Home Care Commission (OHCC) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) #5729 seeking qualified providers to deliver Employer Resource Connection Training and Consultation services across 18 service areas in Oregon. The procurement targets training and consultation services for consumers of in-home services or their representatives, specifically designed to help them fully assume their responsibilities as employers of in-home workers. The services will support programs within the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services, Oregon Health Authority's Health Services Division, and Aging and People with Disabilities. Key deliverables include consumer-specific training, administrative support, workshops, and consultation aimed at empowering in-home service consumers to effectively manage their workers. The initial contract term is five years, with potential renewals extending up to ten years total. The RFA requires applicants to submit comprehensive documentation including work history, organizational summaries, educational/training materials, and key personnel resumes. The bid opening date has been extended multiple times, with the final submission deadline set for July 10, 2024, at 5:00 pm.

The state promotes equal opportunity and actively encourages participation from small businesses certified by the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity. Multiple organizations have been identified as intended contract awardees, including Public Partnerships LLC (PPL), The ARC Oregon, Community Action Team Incorporated, and Handicap Awareness and Support League (HASL) Inc. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the RFA outlines approved billing rates for various service components such as administrative hours, consumer-specific hours, and workshops. The procurement appears to support multiple contractors across different service areas, suggesting a distributed approach to service delivery. The RFA indicates that successful applicants must comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements throughout the contract term. Contractors will be required to ensure the OHCC consumer-employer training program is available in each county within their assigned service areas, with services to be delivered in a timely and person-centered manner.