Bid guide
How to bid on System of Care Fiscal Assessment for Oregon Health Authority
What the Oregon Health Authority is buying
The Oregon Health Authority is seeking a contractor to conduct a fiscal assessment of federal, state, and local funding for Oregon youth aged 0-26 with complex behavioral health needs. This project involves reviewing how funds are used, identifying dedicated funds, pinpointing gaps in financing, and finding opportunities to better align funding with System of Care goals and national guidance.
The selected contractor will work with various state agencies and organizations that receive government funds to inventory and assess data related to these funding streams. The goal is to ensure funding is used as intended and to support effective services for youth.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on June 26, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is August 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. All submissions must be received by this time.
Responses submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Make sure to allow ample time for any electronic submission processes.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional services firms with expertise in fiscal analysis, public finance, behavioral health systems, and government funding structures. Firms should have experience in assessing complex funding streams and evaluating alignment with strategic goals and national guidance.
The work requires collaboration with state agencies and other funded entities, so experience in stakeholder engagement and data collection from multiple sources is beneficial. This falls under the professional services category.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation documents, you need to go to OregonBuys, the State of Oregon procurement portal. The solicitation number is S-44300-00016445. The bid's detail page is public and does not require a sign-in to view the documents.
If you wish to submit your quote electronically, you will need to register a free vendor account on the OregonBuys portal. Alternatively, you can follow the specific submission directions provided within the bid documents if electronic submission is not required or preferred. Ensure your response is submitted before the August 18, 2026, deadline.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate your understanding of the Oregon Health Authority's need for a comprehensive fiscal assessment. Highlight your firm's experience with similar projects, especially those involving youth behavioral health or complex government funding structures.
Detail your proposed methodology for inventorying funding streams, assessing expenditures, identifying gaps, and recommending alignment opportunities. Emphasize how your approach will be grounded in federal guidance and national System of Care models. Provide concrete examples of how your team will collaborate effectively with state agencies and other organizations. Ensure all required forms and information are completed accurately and submitted well in advance of the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Oregon Health Authority; the original posting controls.