SS-Implementation of Older American's Act Rule Changes

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Aging and People with Disabilities Community Services and Supports Unit is pursuing a sole-source procurement with Advancing States to support comprehensive technical assistance for implementing Older Americans Act (OAA) Rule changes. The primary objective is to conduct a detailed review of current practices, perform a gap analysis, and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the updated OAA Final Rule by October 1, 2025. Specific deliverables include comparative analysis of existing practices, implementation planning, policy and procedure updates, staff training, and ongoing assessment and monitoring. The procurement is being conducted under ORS 279B.075(2)(b), which allows for sole-source procurement when services are only available from a specific vendor. The contract opportunity was posted on October 23, 2024, with proposals due by October 30, 2024. Advancing States has been selected due to their unique technical expertise and close working relationship with the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL), which positions them as the only qualified vendor capable of completing the required comprehensive review within the tight timeline.

The procurement appears to be specifically targeted to Advancing States, effectively making it a non-competitive sole-source contract with no apparent set-aside designations or opportunities for other disadvantaged enterprises. No alternative vendors are mentioned as potential contributors to this project. The total estimated contract value is $181,000, which will cover the comprehensive technical assistance, policy review, and implementation support. The contract is specifically designed to leverage Advancing States' specialized knowledge and direct partnership with the Administration for Community Living, ensuring a targeted and efficient approach to updating OAA compliance procedures. The procurement is focused exclusively on technical assistance and policy modernization, with no indication of infrastructure or technology integration requirements beyond the policy and procedural updates.