RFA for Expansion of Qualified Residential Treatment Programs QRTP ages 10 to 18

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) under solicitation number S-10000-00013620 for the statewide expansion of Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTP) serving children aged 10 to 18 who are in the legal care and custody of ODHS. This solicitation aims to increase the availability and capacity of residential treatment services designed to provide behavioral rehabilitation and mental health support to youth with psychosocial and emotional disorders. The contract scope includes compliance with Oregon-specific statutes, administrative rules, and regulatory standards such as Senate Bill 710 (2021) addressing restraint and seclusion practices. Eligible applicants must submit a comprehensive Application Packet, including an Applicant Information and Certification Sheet, a Technical Response limited to 30 pages, a Responsibility Inquiry addressing financial and legal qualifications, and optionally a Disclosure Exemption Affidavit if business confidentiality claims apply. Applications are due by December 31, 2029. The evaluation is pass/fail based on whether applicants meet compliance with pertinent Oregon Administrative Rules, Residential Licensed Child Caring Agency standards, and QRTP-specific requirements. A competitive pricing structure aligned with state contract provisions is expected but specific pricing and contract values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents. The resulting contract, exemplified by the included sample contract documents, will be a personal/professional services agreement with detailed terms concerning effective dates, compensation, insurance requirements, confidentiality, and performance oversight. Contract administration emphasizes compliance with security protocols for handling sensitive information such as Federal Tax Information and Social Security Administration data. Contractors must undergo state-mandated background checks for all personnel with client contact potential and comply with conflict of interest and exclusion provisions, including diligence to avoid any association with parties listed on federal exclusion databases. Payment will be processed through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), with invoices submitted to the ODHS Contract Administrator. Contract deliverables focus on maintaining high standards of care, adherence to contract terms, and provision of behavioral rehabilitation services under the oversight of ODHS child welfare authorities. Contract amendments, monitoring, and acceptance of work are managed by ODHS with requisite certifications ensuring contractor responsibility, legal compliance, and non-discrimination policies. This solicitation seeks qualified agencies that can demonstrate legal, financial, and operational capability to expand Oregon’s QRTP capacity to serve the needs of vulnerable youth in state custody.