RFA for Expansion of Qualified Residential Treatment Programs QRTP ages 10 to 18

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is seeking to expand Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs) for children ages 10 to 18 who are in the state's legal care and custody. This Request for Applications (RFA) targets licensed Child Caring Agencies capable of providing Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS) to children with complex behavioral and emotional needs, including those exhibiting aggressive behaviors, sexually harming behaviors, substance use, commercial sexual exploitation, and co-occurring mental health challenges. Applicants must obtain a Residential Care Program CCA license within 180 days of successful application and provide integrated Medicaid-reimbursable clinical supports in facilities not exceeding six children. The application deadline is December 31, 2029, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with reviews anticipated within 60 business days. ODHS will evaluate applications on a "meet" or "does not meet" criteria by a review committee, with no formal scoring system. Applications must include four components: Applicant Information and Certification Sheet, Technical Response (limited to 30 pages), Responsibility Inquiry, and optionally a Disclosure Exemption Affidavit.

The state encourages participation from certified small businesses, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Applicants must comply with multiple statutory requirements, including Oregon tax law, non-discrimination practices, and implementation of sexual harassment policies. The contract anticipates multiple awards with an initial term through the current legislative biennium and potential renewals up to a cumulative maximum of six years. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will be structured on a fee-for-service basis with reimbursement at QRTP service rates specified in Oregon Administrative Rules. Contractors will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate), professional liability ($1,000,000 per claim/$2,000,000 aggregate), and physical abuse and molestation coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate). The procurement utilizes federal funds with Assistance Listing numbers 93.558 and 93.778, and ODHS reserves the right to adjust payment rates based on the Portland Metropolitan Consumer Price Index and legislative directives.