Request for Proposal - Oregon Intervention System Administration

The Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Disabilities Services, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive training and technical assistance for the Oregon Intervention System (OIS), a state-approved behavior intervention system. The Request for Proposal (RFP) S-10000-00014682 aims to award one contract with an initial two-year term, with potential renewals up to a total of six years. The selected contractor will be responsible for coordinating OIS instructor certification and recertification processes, conducting training workshops, providing technical assistance, and supporting OIS instructors statewide. Deliverables include monthly project management, OIS Instructor Training Workshops, Steering Committee Meetings, and ongoing administration of the OIS system. The evaluation process will assess the proposer's experience, organizational capacity, fiscal stability, project implementation approach, reporting capabilities, and key personnel qualifications, with a total of 150 possible points (120 for technical criteria and 30 for pricing). Proposals are due on November 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time through OregonBuys, with a comprehensive review process that includes detailed documentation requirements.

The state actively encourages participation from small businesses, particularly those certified by the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), including minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Proposers must submit a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan, detailing potential subcontracting opportunities and steps to engage certified firms. The contract requires extensive compliance measures, including background checks, confidentiality protocols, and adherence to various federal regulations. Insurance requirements are detailed, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Professional Liability coverage with specific minimum coverage amounts. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement allows for a maximum not-to-exceed compensation amount to be determined, with potential funding from federal sources (Assistance Listings number 93.778). Proposers must be prepared to provide proof of insurance, tax information, business registry verification, and pay equity certification, demonstrating a commitment to comprehensive and equitable contract administration.