Special Procurement Notice: Equifax, Income Verification Services - Amd #1

The contract involves a state-level procurement for electronic employment and income verification services provided by Equifax Workforce Solutions, specifically through The Work Number platform. Originally initiated as a five-year contract from February 15, 2021, it has been extended multiple times, with the current amendment extending the performance period to July 31, 2028. The total authorized expenditure is set at up to $35 million, reflecting annual service fees, account management charges, and transaction-based overage fees. The services support critical programs such as SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and child support enforcement by providing real-time, automated income verification from employer payroll data, integrated with Oregon’s eligibility systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency. This procurement is conducted under Oregon’s special procurement statutes, notably ORS 279B.085 and related administrative rules, which permit direct awards following a public notice and protest period rather than traditional competitive bidding. The process emphasizes transparency through a seven-day public notice on OregonBuys, with provisions for protests that must be submitted in writing within that period. The contract’s amendments incorporate findings and justifications from prior procurement documents, and require compliance with Oregon’s reporting, legal review, and endorsement procedures. The agreement is governed by state regulations, with no federal FAR clauses or standard federal contract forms incorporated. Notably, the contract does not specify packaging, inspection, or evaluation criteria, and there are no detailed representations or certifications regarding business size or socioeconomic status. Administrative contacts are limited, with primary oversight and protest resolution handled through Oregon’s procurement authority, and the process is focused on statutory compliance rather than competitive evaluation.