Request for Applications (RFA) for Ticket to Work (TTW) Program

The Oregon Department of Human Services Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services is soliciting applications under RFA S-10000-00016057 for partners to implement the Ticket to Work (TTW) and Self Sufficiency Program. The primary objective is to provide employment services to Social Security Administration beneficiaries with disabilities, helping them obtain or maintain employment and achieve self-sufficiency or earnings at or above the Substantial Gainful Activity level. Key deliverables include performing at least quarterly contact with ticket holders, implementing staff training on program processes and audits, and providing quarterly reporting on employment outcomes. All services must comply with 20 CFR Part 411, Oregon Revised Statutes, and ODHS policies. Applicants must submit a comprehensive packet via OregonBuys consisting of an Applicant Information and Certification Sheet, a Responsibility Inquiry, and a detailed demonstration of minimum qualifications. Award determinations are based on a qualitative assessment of whether an applicant meets the RFA requirements, with no numerical scoring or ranking used. Successful contractors must adhere to strict confidentiality and data security standards, particularly regarding SSA records and Federal Tax Information. Compensation is structured around Ticket Outcome and Milestone payments received from the SSA, which are passed to partners within 45 calendar days. The state reserves the right to extend the contract for up to five years.