Sole Source Lived Experience Access Facilitator

The contract awarded by the Oregon Health Authority is a sole source agreement with Vanessa Broadley Consulting, valued at approximately $132,800 for an initial year, with the potential to extend up to ten years. It is designed to provide specialized language access support, consulting, technical assistance, and practical support to the System of Care Advisory Committee’s Family Advisory Committee, composed of family members with lived experience in mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use, child welfare, or juvenile justice systems. The justification for sole sourcing is grounded in Oregon statutes and administrative rules, emphasizing the contractor’s unique qualifications, established trust, and ongoing relationships with family advocates, which are deemed essential for continuity, trust, and effective engagement. The scope of work includes staffing support for meetings, translation and interpretation services (including Spanish), stipend processing for participants, and ongoing consultation to improve engagement and accessibility. The contract emphasizes culturally and linguistically responsive services, with an emphasis on relationship-based support tailored to individuals with trauma histories. It does not specify detailed delivery schedules, inspection or acceptance procedures, or proposal submission instructions, as the procurement is non-competitive and based on the contractor’s unique capacity. Administrative details include contact information for invoicing and oversight, but no explicit clauses related to security, proprietary information, or standard federal contract provisions are incorporated. The agreement’s structure prioritizes long-term, relationship-driven support over formalized inspection or competitive evaluation processes.