Senior Emergency Medical Services Pilot Projects

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Aging and People with Disabilities division, is seeking applications for the Senior Emergency Medical Services Pilot Projects through a Request for Applications (RFA). The procurement aims to select and fund innovative pilot projects that improve emergency medical services for residents in Oregon's long-term care facilities. Eligible applicants must develop strategies for efficient and appropriate use of senior emergency medical services, reduce overall costs, and create unique community-based responses to local challenges. Qualified organizations must be registered with the Oregon Secretary of State, carry commercial general liability insurance, and demonstrate the ability to positively impact older adult and disabled populations. The RFA requires comprehensive submissions including organizational details, program specifics, budget information, and reporting capabilities. The contract opportunity has a proposed initial term from September 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, with the application due date modified to November 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. Evaluation criteria will include technical merit, with applicants requiring a minimum total average score of 60 points to qualify for contract consideration.

The RFA includes a COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) Outreach Plan that encourages participation from Oregon-certified minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Applicants must disclose their certification status and provide information about potential subcontracting opportunities with certified firms. While no specific set-aside percentages are explicitly stated, the plan demonstrates a commitment to diverse business participation. The funding for these pilot projects will be provided through the Quality Care Fund Trust, though specific award values are not detailed in the documents. Previous evaluation results indicate that Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue received the highest score of 94 in a previous round, and other fire departments like the City of Albany, City of Lake Oswego, and Springfield Fire Department have been considered for potential contract awards. Successful proposers will be subject to contract negotiations with ODHS, and any affected applicants will have seven calendar days to file a written protest following the intent to award notice.