RFA for Job Placement Services

The Oregon Department of Human Services Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is soliciting applications from qualified businesses, non-profit organizations, and self-employed individuals to provide Competitive Integrated Employment Job Placement Services for participants with disabilities. This outcomes-based solicitation, numbered S-10000-00016189, focuses on delivering one-on-one coaching for students during Work Based Learning Experiences and conducting Community Based Work Assessments to evaluate vocational skills and necessary accommodations. The award process is not based on competitive scoring; instead, the agency will initiate contract negotiations with all applicants who are determined to be responsive and responsible and meet the minimum requirements. Qualified providers must ensure staff possess at least six months of experience as a Job Coach or Job Developer and one year of documented experience working with individuals with disabilities. Mandatory requirements include approved background checks through the ORCHARDS system, specific insurance coverages for general liability, automobile liability, and worker's compensation, and compliance with various federal and state laws including the ADA, HIPAA, and the Civil Rights Act. Payment is structured via milestone rates, including fees for referrals, job placement plans, monthly reports, and tiered placement and retention payments, as well as hourly rates for job coaching. Applications must be submitted in PDF format via OregonBuys by March 31, 2032, and must include a comprehensive packet consisting of certifications, employee rosters, qualification checklists, and a disadvantaged business outreach plan.