Wage and Cost Study of Long Term Care Providers

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Aging and People with Disabilities Administration is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Wage and Cost Study of Long Term Care Providers through Request for Proposal (RFP) 5243-2022. The procurement aims to conduct a detailed survey and analysis of wages and related costs for long-term care providers serving consumers in Oregon, with the primary objective of collecting data through surveys, interviews, and follow-up contacts with licensed residential care facilities and direct care workers. Key deliverables include a complete study that must be finished by January 1, 2023, to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 703. Proposers must demonstrate minimum qualifications in survey administration and reporting experience, with ODHS planning to evaluate proposals based on methodology, project implementation plan, key personnel qualifications, and pricing. The RFP was posted on May 4, 2022, with proposals due on June 6, 2022, and ODHS intends to issue a notice of intent to award on June 26, 2022, with an anticipated contract start date of June 1, 2022, and an initial contract period ending January 1, 2023.

The procurement includes provisions for certified disadvantaged business participation, requiring proposers to indicate if they are a certified disadvantaged business and outline steps to solicit certified firms for potential subcontracting opportunities. Portland State University was the sole respondent to the RFP and has been identified as the intended awardee, having met all responsiveness and responsibility requirements. The contract will be funded through federal Medicaid funds (CFDA #93.778), with specific pricing and financial terms to be negotiated between ODHS and the awardee. While the exact budget is not explicitly stated, the cost proposal budget includes categories for administration, enrollee wages and fringe benefits, and other associated costs. Proposers with a contract price exceeding $500,000 must possess a current Pay Equity Certificate from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. The procurement allows for a potential contract extension of one additional year, providing flexibility for continued research and analysis of long-term care provider costs.