Request for Proposal - System of Care Fiscal Assessment

The contract seeks a qualified entity to conduct a comprehensive fiscal assessment of Federal, state, and local funding streams supporting youth aged 0 to 25 with complex behavioral health needs in Oregon. The work involves inventorying current expenditures, reviewing dedicated funds and revenue holdings, and analyzing how these resources are allocated to ensure they effectively serve this vulnerable population. The assessment will identify gaps, inefficiencies, and misalignments between existing funding models and the strategic goals of the System of Care for Children, Youth, and Families, with the aim of recommending improvements that better match financial resources to the actual needs of Oregon’s children and youth. The evaluation will focus on opportunities to restructure or realign funding mechanisms to enhance coordination, reduce fragmentation, and increase access to necessary behavioral health services. All work must be performed in Salem, Oregon, and proposals are due by August 18, 2026. The Oregon Health Authority’s Behavioral Health division is the contracting agency, with Heidi Tracy serving as the primary point of contact and purchaser. The solicitation is open to SLED-level entities and is accessible through the Oregon Buys portal, with no set-aside requirements specified.