RFA for Job Placement Services

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Vocational Rehabilitation program is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive Job Placement Services (JPS) for individuals with disabilities. Contractors will manage the full employment‑support continuum, from referral acceptance and customized Job Placement Plans to placement, retention, coaching, and related assessments. Payments are milestone‑based, tied to deliverables such as referral acceptance, plan approvals, monthly reports, and successful job placements. The contract is a five‑year, not‑to‑exceed agreement (ending no later than March 31 2032) with a start date of April 1 2027 or later. Vendors must meet mandatory training, insurance, background‑check, and certification requirements, and must submit a full application package through OregonBuys by the final deadline. • Scope includes referral processing, individualized placement planning, monthly reporting, placement verification, retention services, job coaching, community‑based work assessments, targeted vocational assessments, and job‑search assistance. • Payment structure: fixed fees per milestone (e.g., $100 referral fee, $550 placement plan fee, $1,500–$2,000 per placement, $50–$60 per coaching hour, flat fees for assessments) with a total NTE amount to be defined in the award. • Eligibility: businesses, non‑profits, or self‑employed individuals with required trainings, certifications, insurance coverage, and background checks; must also submit various attachments (A‑G) and comply with non‑discrimination and equity policies.