RFP 5374 - study of oregon public health response to covid-19 pandemic

The Oregon Health Authority - Public Health Division is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) 5374 to conduct a comprehensive study of the state's public health system response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as mandated by Senate Bill 1554 (2022). The Agency seeks a contractor to deliver three detailed reports examining various aspects of Oregon's pandemic response, with specific deliverables due on November 15, 2022, April 1, 2023, and September 1, 2023. The study will require a mixed-methods research approach, including data analysis, qualitative research, and stakeholder engagement to evaluate the public health system's performance during the pandemic. Proposals were due by May 10, 2022, with the Agency anticipating awarding a single contract with an initial two-year term and potential renewals up to a cumulative five-year period. The evaluation criteria will assess the proposer's qualifications, research methodology, project approach, and ability to meet the comprehensive scope of work detailed in the RFP.

The RFP includes a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan (Attachment F), requiring proposers to demonstrate efforts to engage Oregon certified firms and minority-owned businesses in subcontracting opportunities. Health Policy Solutions NW, LLC dba Rede Group has been identified as the intended contractor, pending successful negotiations. The total budget for the project is structured with a not-to-exceed amount of $823,000 through June 30, 2023, and an additional $99,952 for the period of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. An supplementary budget of $76,000 has been allocated to cover interpretation, translation, and community member participation stipends. The contract includes a Responsibility Inquiry (Attachment G) that evaluates the proposer's financial, material, equipment, facility, personnel, and performance capabilities to ensure they can meet all contractual responsibilities. Proposers must demonstrate compliance with non-discrimination and tax laws, and provide certifications related to conflicts of interest and exclusion lists.