Review of Waiver and Hazard Assessment Requests

The Oregon Health Authority is issuing an open Request for Application (RFA) that will lead to a Price Agreement for independent contractors to perform technical reviews of Waiver, Alternatives Assessment (AA), Quantitative Exposure Assessment (QEA), and Hazard Assessment (HA) submissions under the Toxic‑Free Kids Act. Contractors will evaluate manufacturers’ requests to retain high‑priority chemicals in children’s products, applying a fixed hourly rate of $200 and adhering to strict conflict‑of‑interest, confidentiality, and insurance requirements. Work is performed on a task‑by‑task basis via individual Work Order Contracts, with the overarching agreement lasting up to five years. • Perform QEA, AA, and HA reviews for manufacturers seeking waivers or substitutions for high‑priority chemicals. • Submit completed review forms, detailed time‑tracking, and invoices; OHA may issue work orders with Not‑to‑Exceed (NTE) limits. • Must maintain $1 M/$2 M CGL and $1 M/$2 M professional liability insurance, and provide conflict‑of‑interest and confidentiality safeguards.