RFQ 2022-05 Grant Writer Services

CareOregon, Inc., on behalf of its subsidiary Columbia Pacific Coordinated Care Organization (CPCCO), is seeking up to three grant writing consultants through Request for Quotes (RFQ) 2022-05 for Grant Writer Services. The procurement is specifically targeting consultants with expertise in behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and housing who can support CPCCO's community and clinical partners in securing competitive state and federal funding opportunities. Qualified consultants will be responsible for comprehensive grant-related tasks including opportunity review, timeline development, application writing, administrative compliance, and post-award tracking and reporting. The contract term is anticipated to be two years, commencing no later than September 1, 2022, with the proposal due date set for May 5, 2022. Evaluation criteria will include the consultant's background, demonstrated success in grant procurement, writing samples, diversity and inclusion approach, fee structures, references, and overall ability to meet project requirements. Submitted quotes must comprehensively demonstrate the consultant's qualifications, with CareOregon reserving the right to reject any or all submissions.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The document indicates that quotes will be assessed on a competitive basis, with no predetermined limitations on the type of organization that can respond. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement appears open to individual consultants, consulting firms, and grant writing professionals who can meet the specified expertise requirements. The RFQ does not provide a specific budget range or award value, instead focusing on the qualitative aspects of the grant writing services needed. The procurement is geographically centered in Benton County, Oregon, and is specifically focused on supporting the regional healthcare and community development objectives of the Columbia Pacific Coordinated Care Organization.