Request for Proposals - Health Care Interpreter Program Technical Assistance Consultant

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Equity & Inclusion Division, is requesting proposals for a Health Care Interpreter Program Technical Assistance Consultant under RFP 6289, with proposals due November 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and questions due by 10:00 a.m. on October 7. The OHA encourages participation from certified small businesses and diversity-owned enterprises; the RFP includes a COBID Outreach Plan component.

The consultant will evaluate Oregon Administrative Rules 950-050-0160 governing health care providers, interpreting service companies, and coordinated care organizations, with recommended rule changes; assess HCI Program impacts and outcomes; coordinate between OHA's HCI Program and Oregon Medicaid Division; develop a comprehensive workplan; facilitate rules advisory committee processes; coordinate a webinar series with healthcare partners; develop and analyze a licensing board survey; and produce a final technical assistance report. The scope centers on Senate Bill 1578 (2024) and its intersection with House Bill 2359 (2021).

Minimum qualifications include at least 10 years' experience developing and enforcing administrative regulations and coordinating complex regulatory policy across state and federal departments; 5 years' experience with health care interpreters and language access requirements; demonstrated collaboration with advisory committees and stakeholders on public policy changes and state Medicaid programs; and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

The contract is structured on a fixed labor-hour rate basis with a not-to-exceed budget of $239,730 through June 30, 2029, with an optional renewal period of $150,000 through June 30, 2031. The contractor must obtain Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 annual aggregate) and Workers' Compensation Insurance before execution.

Technical proposals (limited to 35 pages) are evaluated on key person experience (40 points), sample report quality (25 points), workplan feasibility (20 points), references (15 points), and price (5 points). Proposals must include a cover letter, price proposal, Disclosure Exemption Affidavit, Proposer Information and Certification Sheet, COBID Certification/Outreach Plan, and Responsibility Inquiry form. Three professional reference checks must be completed and submitted with the proposal. Notice of Intent to Award is anticipated by December 7, 2026.