RFA for Job Placement Services

The Oregon Department of Human Services, through its Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, is soliciting applications for Job Placement Services to support participants with disabilities. This opportunity is open to businesses, non-profit organizations, and self-employed individuals who meet specific education and experience requirements. The contract period is anticipated to begin on April 1, 2027, and conclude on March 31, 2032. Services are divided into Track 2 and Track 3, with a scope of work that includes creating Job Search Assistance Plans, conducting vocational assessments, and providing job coaching. Payment is based on a milestone schedule, including fees for referrals, job placement plans, monthly reports, and specific rates for placement and retention based on the service track. For example, Track 2 placements are priced at 1,500 dollars and Track 3 at 2,000 dollars, with hourly job coaching rates ranging from 45 to 60 dollars. Award decisions are based on a binary meet or does not meet criteria regarding the applicant's responsibility and responsiveness; there is no scoring or ranking system. All qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be eligible for contract negotiations. Applicants must submit a comprehensive application packet via OregonBuys in PDF format, including certifications of non-discrimination and, for contracts over 150,000 dollars, a written sexual harassment policy. Mandatory requirements include background checks through the ODHS ORCHARDS system for all staff and specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence. The agency strongly encourages participation from COBID-certified disadvantaged, minority-owned, woman-owned, and veteran-owned small businesses.