- Org
- Multnomah
- Type
- RFPQ
- Title
- Alcohol & Drug Withdrawal Management Services
- Number
- RFPQ-21-2027
- Source
- MULTNOMAH_CO
- Status
- Open
- Event Id
- 1419822
- Open Str
- 10/2/2026, 8:00 AM PDT
- Pdf Text
- 02 October 2026
Alcohol & Drug Withdrawal Management Services
Multnomah County Department of Health; Mental Health and Addiction Services Division is seeking Proposers from
whom it may purchase access to Alcohol and other Drug Withdrawal Management.
02 October 2026
Open 10/2/2026, 8:00 AM PDT Type Request for Programmatic
Qualifications (RFPQ)
Close 11/4/2026, 4:00 PM PST Number RFPQ-21-2027
Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 11/4/2026, 4:00 PM PST
Payment
Terms 0% 0, Net 30
02 October 2026
Contacts
Jimmy Chao
jimmy.chao@multco.us
Phone +1 503-988-9808 ext. 89808
02 October 2026
Commodity Codes
Commodity Code Description
85121810 Drug & Alcohol Screening Service
85010000 Healthcare Services
85101705 Public Health Administration
85122103 Rehabilitation Services for Substance Abuse
99070202 Case Management
99070403 Diagnostic Assessment Service
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Description
PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
There will be an Optional Pre-Proposal conference for this Sourcing Event on:
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. PT
Google Meet joining info:
Video call link: meet.google.com/yaz-atst-inh
Or dial: (US) +1 405-586-8034 Pin: 487 703#
Attendance is: Optional, but strongly encouraged.
IMPORTANT:
Suppliers who do not currently have access to the Multco Marketplace Supplier Portal will need to complete
the "MMP Supplier Access Request Form". The optimal time to submit the "MMP Supplier Access Request
Form" to gain access to participate in a formal Sourcing Event (RFP, RFPQ or ITB) is 14 days. This will
allow the County sufficient time to review your request and for you, the supplier, to access the Sourcing
Event and to perform the actions needed before the event close date.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AND CONTENT
ITEMS TO SUBMIT AS SUPPLIERS’ ATTACHMENTS FOR THIS RFPQ:
1. Proposal
BUYERS ATTACHMENT A - Evaluation Questions and Criteria
Please review Buyers Attachment A which contains the full text of the questions for this RFPQ.
Your Proposal must be a Word or PDF document; computer generated or typewritten, single spaced, space-
and-a-half or double spaced, formatted for 8.5” x 11” paper. All pages should be numbered. Margins should
be at least ½ inch on all sides. Font size can be no smaller than 12 points. Proposals using smaller font sizes
or smaller margins may be rejected.
The Proposer is required to submit a written narrative for each question asked in the Proposal Questions and
Evaluation Criteria section of the RFPQ for Group 2.1 Programmatic Questions and Group 2.2, Responsible
Business Practice Questions. Submit these responses to the questions as a complete proposal response and
upload in the "Supplier Attachment" section of the Sourcing Event.
Proposers must respond to all the questions listed in the Buyer Attachments A - RFPQ Proposal Questions &
Criteria. The format for each question response should be as follows: the group number, question number
and title (example: Group 2.1, Question 2.1.1 Program Approach and Capacity).
Proposal page limit is 15 pages. This equates to not more than 6 sheets of paper that are printed on each side,
or 15 pages printed on only one side. Proposals do NOT need a cover page or any appendix. Attachments,
Weblinks and supporting documents not specifically required by the RFPQ will not be evaluated. Excess
pages will be removed and will not be evaluated.
After uploading the proposal, Proposers need to check the “Yes” button for each question in the Questions
section of the RFPQ.
2. Estimated budget & Justification on Cost
BUYERS ATTACHMENT B- Estimated budget & Justification on Cost Please review Buyer
Attachment B for instruction on how to complete this attachment.
PROPOSAL QUESTIONS INSTRUCTIONS
All Proposers must complete the questions in the Buyer Attachment A (Evaluation Questions and Criteria).
Proposers failing to achieve 70% of the total points will not be considered further for an award under this
Sourcing Event.
Example: Proposer A submits a proposal and receives the either scores from the three evaluators:
Rater A: 78% Rater B: 81% Rater C: 60% Total Percentage: 219% (Minimum necessary: 100% possible x 3
evaluators x 70% = 210%)
As a result, Proposer A has met the minimum requirements to provide these services, since their total score
of 219% exceeds the minimum score required to qualify, 210%.If the total score earned had been less than
210%, then Proposer A would not have been considered further for an award under this RFPQ.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the rejection of the proposal.
SERVICE DESCRIPTION, FUNDING AND CONTRACTING INFORMATION:
PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW:
The Multnomah County Behavioral Health Division, a program under the Department of Health, is seeking
proposals for withdrawal management services. These services are intended to assist adults aged 18 or older
who: need withdrawal management services, reside in Multnomah County and are indigent, underinsured or
uninsured, either at, or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Essentially, this equates to serving
individuals who have no other source of funds to pay for treatment.
HISTORY OF PROGRAM:
Withdrawal Management is one critical component of the substance use disorder continuum of care
supported by the County. For many seeking to manage substance use disorders (SUD), withdrawal
management services offer access to the acute care needed to enable entry and success into longer-term
treatment services.
The County has funded Withdrawal Management Services for alcohol and other drugs for indigent clients
since the mid 1990's. Historically, only one provider was qualified under prior RFPQs to offer such
services, however with the advent of new medications to support withdrawal management, and a more
diverse funding pool, the County is now looking to procure a broader range of withdrawal management
services across more levels of care. Additionally, the County is interested in withdrawal management
services that may better meet the needs of clients using stimulants or benzodiazepines. These clients are less
likely to be retained or successful in traditional services.
SERVICE COMPONENTS:
Through this procurement the County is seeking services for ambulatory withdrawal management with or
without extended on-site monitoring (ASAM levels 1-WM and 2-WM respectively), clinically managed
residential withdrawal management (ASAM level 3.2-WM), and medically monitored inpatient withdrawal
management (ASAM level 3.7-WM).
The services may provide alcohol and opioid withdrawal management, as well as newer models that are
tailored to address the needs of those using stimulants, benzodiazepines, and other substances. In
accordance with the appropriate level of care and best practice, services may include providing medication,
psycho-education, individual and group therapy. Services may also include multidimensional
biopsychosocial assessment, physical examination, and transition planning and linkage to lower levels of
care. Staff who possess the demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide SUD treatment and
recovery services, as well as the ability of staff to communicate with clients in languages other than English .
Facilities in which clients are served should be accessible to people living with disabilities, including being
accessible by those in wheelchairs or those who use walkers. Facilities should strive to have policies in place
that make them welcoming to members of the LGBTQAI2S+ community, including by ensuring that gender
neutral bathrooms are available, and providing placements that feel most comfortable for non-binary and
transgender clients.
INTRODUCTION AND PROGRAM HISTORY:
Withdrawal management refers to the medical and psychosocial level of care for those who are experiencing
withdrawal symptoms associated with abstaining or reducing substance use. Withdrawal management
services may provide medical supervision and access to pharmacological treatment options in order to assist
patients to mitigate the symptoms of their withdrawal. For many, withdrawal management services are the
first point of entry for those seeking assistance managing SUD. Although the high levels of care provided
through withdrawal management services are not themselves long-term, stand-alone treatments, it can be
through withdrawal management that clients are connected to other treatment options and recovery supports
across the continuum of SUD services.
The core services sought through this procurement should include:
• ambulatory withdrawal management services with extended on-site monitoring (ASAM levels 1-WM
and 2-WM respectively);
• clinically managed residential withdrawal management services (ASAM level 3.2-WM);
• Medically monitored inpatient withdrawal management services (ASAM level 3.7-WM).
The county recognizes the breadth of community need and the many protocols and program models for
withdrawal management. Accordingly, the county has identified some additional service elements that may
be important. More details about these additional elements, as well as the core elements listed above can be
found later in this RFPQ (see section below titled “SCOPE OF SERVICES”).
GOALS, VALUES AND OTHER IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:
The primary underlying goals of BHD’s Addictions Program is to promote individual recovery, and improve
health outcomes for individuals with substance use and gambling disorders.
The following approaches to service delivery are valued:
Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC)
ROSC is a holistic approach that weaves together individualized treatment services, care coordination and
peer-delivered services with an emphasis on building recovery resiliency and developing and strengthening a
recovery support system within the community. The goal of this integrated approach is to ensure concurrent
referral to and receipt of mental health, physical health, and addictions treatment and recovery support
services including peer services and access to recovery centers.
Individualized care
Services should be able to meet the unique needs of each individual in order to give every participant in
withdrawal management services the best chance to successfully transition to lower levels of care. This
means that services should be provided in facilities that are accessible (e.g. adherence to the Americans with
Disability Act). Those facilities should also be welcoming to all communities, including members of the
LGBTQAI2S+ community, by ensuring that gender neutral bathrooms are available, and providing
placements that feel most comfortable for non-binary and transgender clients. It also means that language
services would be easily accessible, that staff could communicate in language other than English and
demonstrate, professional skills, or lived experience required to understand, and serve clients from diverse
backgrounds.
Trauma Informed Care
It is critical to promote the linkage to recovery and resilience for those individuals and families impacted by
trauma. Services and supports that are trauma-informed build on the best evidence available and consumer
and family engagement, empowerment, and collaboration.
The Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) has identified six key
principles of a trauma-informed approach to behavioral healthcare (SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and
Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach):
1. Safety: Organization staff and people served feel physically and psychologically safe; the physical
setting is safe and interpersonal interactions promote a sense of safety. Understanding safety as
defined by those served is a high priority.
2. Trustworthiness and Transparency: Organizational operations and decisions are conducted with
transparency and with the goal of building and maintaining trust among individuals, family members,
staff, and others involved with the organization.
3. Lived Experience: Peer support and mutual self-help are key vehicles for establishing safety and
hope, building trust, enhancing collaboration, and utilizing their stories and lived experience to
promote recovery and healing. The term “Peers” refers to individuals with lived experiences of
trauma, or in the case of children this may be family members of children who have experienced
traumatic events and are key caregivers in their recovery. Peers have also been referred to as “trauma
survivors.”
4. Collaboration and Mutuality: Importance is placed on partnering and the leveling of power
differences between staff and individuals and among organizational staff from clerical and
maintenance personnel, to professional staff to administrators, demonstrating that healing happens in
relationships and in the meaningful sharing of power and decision-making. The organization
recognizes that everyone has a role to play in a trauma-informed approach.
5. Empowerment, Voice and Choice: Throughout the organization and among the individuals served,
individuals’ strengths are recognized, built upon. The organization fosters a belief in the primacy of
people served, in resilience, and in the ability of individuals, organizations, and communities to heal
and promote recovery from trauma. The organization understands that the experience of trauma may
be a unifying aspect in the lives of those who run the organization, who provide the services, and/or
who come to the organization for assistance and support. As such, operations, workforce
development and services are organized to foster empowerment for staff and individuals alike.
Organizations understand the importance of power differentials and ways in which individuals,
historically, have been diminished in voice and choice and are often recipients of coercive treatment.
Individuals are supported in shared decision-making, choice, and goal setting to determine the plan of
action they need to heal and move forward. They are supported in cultivating self-advocacy skills.
6. Culture, Historical and Gender Issues: The organization actively moves past cultural stereotypes and
biases (e.g. based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion, gender-identity, geography,
etc.); offers access to gender-responsive services; leverages the healing value of traditional cultural
connections; incorporates policies, protocols, and processes that are responsive to the racial, ethnic
and cultural needs of individuals served; and recognizes and addresses historical trauma.
Culturally Responsive and Culturally Specific Services
BHD has also identified that throughout Multnomah County, specific population groups have been
historically underserved. While people of all backgrounds are typically welcome in most treatment
programs, culturally-specific services have been less readily available. These populations include cultural
groups (e.g. BIPOC, immigrant and refugee), language specific groups (e.g. Spanish,), LGBTQAI2S+, Older
Adults, and Persons with Disabilities. BHD uses definitions of Culturally Responsive and Culturally Specific
services developed through a collaborative County-wide work group, led by the Multnomah County Chief
Operating Officer and the Director of the Office of Diversity and Equity. These definitions realize the county
stated belief that: culturally responsive and culturally specific services eliminate structural barriers and
provide a sense of safety and belonging which will lead to better outcomes.
1. Culturally Responsive: Culturally responsive services are general services that have been adapted to
honor and align with the beliefs, practices, culture and linguistic needs of diverse consumer/ individual
populations and communities whose members identify as having particular cultural or linguistic affiliations
by virtue of their place of birth, ancestry or ethnic origin, religion, preferred language or language spoken at
home. Culturally responsive services also refer to services provided in a way that is culturally responsive to
the varied and intersecting “biological, social and cultural categories such as gender identity, class, ability,
sexual orientation, religion, caste, and other axes of identity.” Culturally responsive organizations typically
refer to organizations that possess the knowledge and capacity to respond to the issues of diverse,
multicultural communities at multiple intervention points. Culturally responsive organizations affirmatively
adopt and integrate the cultural and social norms and practices of the communities they serve. These
agencies seek to comprehensively address internal power and privilege dynamics throughout their service
delivery, personnel practices and leadership structure.
2.Culturally Specific: Culturally specific services are services provided for specific populations based on
their particular needs, where the majority of members/individuals are reflective of that community, and use
language, structures and settings familiar to the culture of the target population to create an environment of
belonging and safety in which services are delivered. Culturally specific organizations typically refer to
organizations with a majority of members/individuals from a particular community. Culturally specific
organizations also have a culturally focused organizational identity and environment, a positive track record
of successful community engagement, and recognition from the community served as advancing the best
interests of that community.
Harm reduction
While abstinence may be the ultimate goal of any recovery system, harm reduction is an important part of
addressing the practical realities of an individual’s needs. The incorporation of harm reduction strategies is
an important step in expanding the recognized continuum of approaches that support movement toward
wellness. Providers should work collaboratively with other agencies to create a system of comprehensive
services that include harm reduction strategies.
TARGET POPULATION SERVED:
This RFPQ is intended to provide access to Withdrawal Management Treatment Services for persons living
in Multnomah County who have substance use disorders. Individuals served do not need to be engaged in
formal treatment services, though when appropriate, referrals should be made to the relevant services.
The target population is indigent uninsured and underinsured Multnomah County residents enrolled in
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and/or withdrawal management whose income is at or below 200
percent of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines. (For the current Federal Poverty Guidelines go to
https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines .)
The SUD services procured may also be accessed by individuals who are eligible for and opt into deflection
as part of Multnomah County’s implementation of House Bill 4002 and for the provision of Recovery
Support Services in coordination with the County 24/7 Sobering & Crisis Stabilization Center.
GEOGRAPHIC BORDERS/LIMITATIONS & SERVICE AREAS:
Services are intended for residents of Multnomah County. All Proposers must have a service location that is
able to provide services to Multnomah County residents.
FUNDING:
Funding of the work described in this RFPQ is not guaranteed. Fluctuations in funding year to year should be
expected. The County cannot assure that any particular level of work will be provided and the contract will
permit the County to add or remove work as necessary depending on availability of funding. If awarded a
contract, funding will be added annually and be based on projected service utilization to the eligible
population under a fee-for-service model utilizing the state’s approved rates for withdrawal management.
Additional supportive services for which there is not an insurance benefit or other funding source could be
supported through a cost reimbursement model additionally, depending on the availability of funding and
community need.
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
The core services sought through this procurement are:
• ambulatory withdrawal management services without or without extended on-site monitoring
(ASAM levels 1-WM and 2-WM respectively);
• clinically managed residential withdrawal management services (ASAM level 3.2-WM);
• Medically monitored inpatient withdrawal management services (ASAM level 3.7-WM).
Requirements for the services above are:
• Staffing and services: must meet State of Oregon STANDARDS FOR ALCOHOL
DETOXIFICATION CENTERS, OAR 415-050-0000 through 415-050-0095 standard as well as
American Society for Addictions Medicine (ASAM) criteria, most updated edition. All staff will be
trained and evaluated in current best practices in withdrawal management, care coordination, and
case management as applicable/ necessary to meeting the outcomes and performance measures.
• Biopsychosocial assessment: Each client should complete a full biopsychosocial assessment. Level
of Care should be determined using the ASAM criteria for Patient Placement, current Edition:
• Dimension 1: Acute Intoxication and/or Withdrawal Potential;
• Dimension 2: Biomedical Conditions;
• Dimension 3: Emotional, Behavioral, or Cognitive Conditions and Complications;
• Dimension 4: Readiness to Change;
• Dimension 5: Relapse, Continued Use, or Continued Problem Potential;
• Dimension 6: Recovery/Living Environment.
• Treatment Plan: Based on the assessment, the provider will partner with the client to develop a
treatment plan that is client- centered, and builds on client strengths. Length of services will vary
depending on individual needs and placement decision based on use of the ASAM Criteria, as well as
clinical and medical necessity.
• Transition planning: This should start at admission with the focus on transitioning the individual to
the next lower level of care as identified in the ASAM criteria and individual need. Care coordination
with all medical and/or behavioral health services are part of the withdrawal management process.
This should include linkage to client basic needs support (e.g., food, clothing, housing, medical care,
physical and mental health, behavioral health treatment and recovery support) through internal
agency provision, connection to care coordination teams, case managers, and/or community
resources.
• Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT)/ Medication Supported Recovery (MSR): Should
have in place a procedures for 1) addressing clients that are currently on MAT/MSR and needing to
withdraw from other substances (such as the continuation of methadone, suboxone, etc); and 2) for
those who, as part of their transition to a lower level of care, wish to continue MAT/MSR after opioid
withdrawal management.
Additionally, the County recognizes the breadth of community for withdrawal management. We especially
are interested in your application telling us how you may address the following either through current or
future protocols, procedures, and/or approaches:
• Protocols that address the specific needs of those using stimulants and benzodiazepines
• Approaches to address the lethality of fentanyl and the spike in overdoses
• The complex needs of clients currently in the system, many of whom have co-occurring MH, SUD
and physical health issues and are not covered by OHP.
The County expects all services procured to align with the “Goals, Values, and Other Considerations”
section above.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTING:
Multnomah County General Fiscal Requirements:
As appropriate, Providers will comply with all applicable provisions of the County Financial Assistance
Contract (CFAA) between the State of Oregon acting by and through its Department of Human Services and
the County. A copy of the most recent CFAA can be obtained at https://multco.us/info/addiction-provider-
resources, see “State-County Contract” section on the site.
Providers, if a non-profit organization and a sub recipient of federal funds passed through the County, must
meet the audit requirements of Universal Guidance “Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit
Organization”, which applies the federal Single Audit Act Amendment of 1996, Public Law 104-156.
County shall have the right to withhold from payments due Providers such sums as are necessary in
County’s sole opinion to protect County from any loss, damage, or claim, which may result from Provider’s
failure to perform in accordance with the terms of the Contract or failure to make proper payment to
suppliers or subcontractors. Services will be rendered in a manner that services will be available for the
entire contract period.
Fiscal Requirements for BHD Contracts:
• Payment terms and payment basis/method will be determined at contracting.
• See, the Addictions Provider Website, under Fiscal Requirements for more information:
https://multco.us/info/addiction-provider-resources
• Annual Budget for cost reimbursement services: Due no later than 30 days after contract
execution. See template under Fiscal Requirements: https://multco.us/info/addiction-provider-
resources
PERFORMANCE MEASURES/PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING:
Contractor should be familiar with industry standards for Access, Engagement, Retention, and Service
Completion as guided by the ASAM and Quality of Life Indicators. Contracts will be performance-based
and will include expectations regarding service outcomes. Continuing contracts are linked to successful
attainment of projected service outcomes.
Multnomah County contracts are monitored through a number of means, which may include:
1. Site Reviews: County staff may schedule on-site visits to review agency compliance with the contract
and quality assurance measures. Site visits are scheduled with contracted providers, but may be
conducted without notice.
2. Technical Assistance: BHD staff may offer training and/or assistance to programs regarding design
of services.
Evaluations/Program Performance: Program performance is evaluated through other quality
assurance/evaluation processes, including: Performance reviews for achieving client service outcomes
1. Contracted provider self-assessments
2. Client satisfaction surveys and complaint resolution processes
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION:
Once selected in the allocation process, The County will initiate contract negotiations with the Proposer.
Multnomah County may, at its option, elect to negotiate general contract terms and conditions, services,
pricing, implementation schedules, and such other terms as the County determines are in the County’s best
interest. If negotiations fail to result in a contract, the County reserves the right to terminate the negotiations
and initiate contract negotiations with another qualified Proposer(s). This process may continue until a
contract agreement is reached.
CONTRACT AWARD AND ALLOCATION PROCESS:
This is a formal, competitive, Request for Programmatic Qualifications (RFPQ) process as provided for
under the authority of PUR-1. No contracts will be issued as a result of this RFPQ process. Our intent is to
establish pools of qualified vendors who will be eligible for potential contract awards. There is no limit on
the number of vendors that may be qualified under this RFPQ process. Multnomah County strongly
encourages the participation of Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, Emerging Small Businesses, Service
Disabled Veteran and Organizations in providing these services.
ALLOCATION PROCESS:
Entirely separate from this qualification process, BHD will initiate and award requirements contracts to those
qualified providers who demonstrate the desired experience, skills, proficiency, and certifications(e.g., OHA
Letter of Approval for SUD treatment). BHD will conduct a rigorous funds allocation process to distribute
available funds according to known system requirements and priorities. Allocations will only be made to
providers who previously qualified under this RFPQ. The funding allocation process will be a formal one,
requiring BHD to document their findings and determinations in writing that lead to specific funding
allocations or to the continuation of funding allocations. Vendors may not protest funding allocation
decisions. Funding allocation decisions will be made from an overall County system of care perspective.
Since the allocation process considers a variety of factors, funding may go to qualified Proposers who did
not earn the highest overall RFPQ qualified score. Therefore, it will be possible to qualify under this RFPQ
process and not receive a funding allocation due to resource limitations and other factors.
The Department cannot predict a case load for these services and does not guarantee any particular volume
of business will be offered to any applicant who qualifies to provide services, nor is there any guarantee that
the BHD will use the services of any applicant who is issued a contract by virtue of this application.
After Purchasing provides written solicitation results to all Proposers and with the completion of the separate
allocation process by BHD, BHD staff will contact the successful and qualified Proposer(s) who will receive
an allocation for contract negotiations. The County will be awarding Requirements Contracts for these
services. Requirements Contracts do not guarantee any level of funding and funding levels may change from
year to year.
All Proposers seeking to provide services must submit a proposal and receive a minimum of 70% of
the total points possible in order to qualify.
The County reserves the right to qualify additional suppliers for these services as it deems necessary. All
qualified suppliers will be added to one vendor pool, from which contracts will be awarded through the
allocation process.
CONTRACT TERM:
Fixed term. The contract term shall be five (5) years, with funding added every fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)
based on total available funding and service priorities. The effective date of any resulting contracts shall be
approximately July 1st, 2027, or later if other contractors are qualified after the initial allocation process. The
end date shall be June 30th, 2032.
COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT:
The Cost Reimbursement payment method reflects a purchase arrangement in which the County pays the
provider for budgeted agreed-upon costs that are actually incurred in the delivery of services specified in the
contract, up to a stated maximum obligation.
Unit Rate (also known as Fee for Service), pricing is based on the delivery of a defined unit of service. The
unit of service is defined in the Multnomah Other fee schedule.
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING:
Not used for this solicitation.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Sample Exhibit 2, located in the Buyer Attachments page of this sourcing event, reflects the minimum
insurance required of a Contractor to provide this service. Additional insurance coverage may be required
depending on the key features of service delivery chosen by the Contractor. Final insurance requirements
will be subject to negotiation between, and mutual agreement of, the parties prior to contract execution.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
At the time of proposal submission, Proposers must meet the following minimum requirements. Failure to
provide any of the required documents or meet any of the below requirements shall result in rejection of the
proposal.
1. Submit Proposal as a Supplier Attachment
2. Submit estimated budget & Justification on Cost - as a Supplier Attachment
3. The Proposal response must be received by the Multnomah County Purchasing no later than 4.00
P.M local Portland time on the proposal submission deadline.
4. Proposer Representations and Certifications:
The Proposer must certify that they agree to the Proposers Representation and Certification terms in the
Prerequisite page of the Sourcing Event.
At the time of Contracting, Proposers must meet the following minimum requirements. Failure to provide
any of the required documents or meet any of the below requirements shall result in a determination of non-
responsiveness and may result in award to the next highest proposer:
• Proposers must be legal entities, currently registered to do business in the State of Oregon (per ORS
60.701).
• Proposers must submit verification that all insurance requirements are met.
• Proposers must have a completed Pre-Award Risk Assessment if federal funds are used for this
Sourcing Event. (See Procedural Instructions in the Buyer Attachments page of this Sourcing Event).
• Proposer must have a letter of approval from the State of Oregon to provide withdrawal management
treatment services by the time of contracting or sooner.
• Proposer must be registered with an Oregon Medicaid National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Appropriate licensed medical staff, as defined in State of Oregon OAR 415-050-0000 through 415-
050-0095, essential to this type of service must be accessible, although they need not be present in
the treatment setting at all times.
• Substance Use Disorder treatment agencies must be certified for Behavioral Health Treatment
Services with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules
(OAR): 309-008-0100 through 309-008-1600.
• Medical protocols must be reviewed and approved by the County Medical Director or designee.
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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
02 October 2026
1. Proposer/Bidder agrees to receive all correspondence electronically and are responsible for keeping their
supplier portal updated with current contact information.
2. CONFIDENTIALITY - Please read the statutory requirements in the prerequisite link.
3. Please review the statements in this certification regarding Assurances, Certification Regarding
Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters and Certification Regarding Conflict of Interest.
4. Please review the "Acknowledgement for "Price File" Language in Questions with Uploads."
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Buyer Attachments
1. How to Complete and Submit a Response to a Sourcing Event - MMP Supplier Guide
2. Procedural Instructions_Proposals 04_02_2024.pdf
3. SAMPLE General Services Agreement.pdf
4. BUYER ATTACHMENT A- EVALUATION QUESTIONS AND CRITERIA.docx
5. BUYER ATTACHMENT A- EVALUATION QUESTIONS AND CRITERIA.pdf
6. BUYER_ATTCHMENT_B-_ESTIMATED_BUDGET_&_JUSTIFICATION (updated 9.29.26).xlsx
7. Sample Exhibit 2 - Insurance Requirements.pdf
8. Sample Exhibit 3 - Certification Statement for Corporation or Independent Contractor.pdf
9. Sample Exhibit 4
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0. Sample Exhibit 5 - Equal Employment Opportunity Certification Statement
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1. Attachment H-1
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1.1: Company Certification Information - This section is not scored
Instructions:
1.1.1 State of Incorporation
1.1.2 Date of Incorporation
1.1.3
ASSURANCES - Proposer attests that Proposer is either a non-resident proposer or a
resident proposer (as described in Representation and Certification Prerequisite and
ORS 279A.120) of the State of _________ and has not discriminated against any
minority, women, or emerging small business enterprises certified under ORS 200.055
or a business enterprise that is owned or controlled by or that employs a disabled
veteran as defined in ORS 408.225 in obtaining any required subcontracts, in
accordance with ORS 279A.110. Enter state of residency here:
1.1.4 Where Proposer is unable to certify to any of the statements in Proposer Representations and
Certifications of the Prerequisite, Proposer shall provide an explanation to their offer here.
1.1.5
The Proposer certifies to the best of its knowledge and believes that neither it nor any of its
principal participants and agents has or has had the following relationships with the specific
firm(s)/individual(s), identified in this sourcing event, which may be determined to be an
organizational conflict of interest. I understand that based on the information provided by
Proposer, Multnomah County may exclude the Proposer from further consideration and may
withdraw its selection if the real or apparent organizational conflict of interest cannot be avoided or
mitigated. Proposer further certifies that the degree and extent of the relationship of the Proposer
with these named firm(s)/individual(s) will be fully disclosed:
1.1.6 Upload additional explanation as needed
1.1.7 Name of person submitting the Proposal:
1.1.8 Title of person submitting the Proposal:
1.1.9 I represent that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age.
1.1.10 I represent that the printing of my name and the submittal of a Proposal is intended to
authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as my manual signature.
1.1.11 I represent that I am either authorized to bind the Proposer, or that I am submitting the
Proposal on behalf of and at the direction of the Proposer's representative authorized to
contractually bind the Proposer.
1.1.12 I represent that the Proposer and/or its applicable representative(s) has reviewed the
information contained in this Proposal and that the information submitted is accurate.
Group 2.1: Programmatic Questions (75%)
Instructions: The proposer is required to complete their proposal response and upload in the "Supplier
Attachment" section of the Sourcing Event. Please review the full instructions in Description
section.
2.1.1
2.1.1 PROGRAM APPROACH AND CAPACITY: What is your organization’s current
approach to withdrawal management and what is your program’s current capacity?
Include the number of beds available daily and number of patients served annually.
Describe your organization's experience serving underinsured clients or indigent clients
who are without insurance. Of the number of people served, what percentage are
without insurance or have financial barriers to accessing treatment? If withdrawal
management services will be newly offered, what is your organization’s planned
approach to service delivery, anticipated approach to serving uninsured and
underinsured clients, and expected capacity? See Buyer Attachment A for full question
and evaluation criteria. "Yes" if you have answered this question in your proposal. (10%
of Programmatic Questions score)
2.1.2
2.1.2 SERVICES: Please indicate the ASAM level(s) of care and provide a detailed
description of services your organization would provide with funds through this
procurement. Include the location where services will be provided, a description of
facilities, and the capacity at each facility. Describe how you plan to address individuals
in medication supported recovery (MSR) (e.g., suboxone, methadone, vivitrol,
naltrexone, or buprenorphine) who also need withdrawal management from other
substances as well as the needs people using stimulants and benzodiazepines, either
through current or future protocols, procedures, and/or approaches. Describe how you
would address the complex needs of those clients presenting with co-occurring mental
health and SUD diagnoses and those with physical health complexities. See Buyer
Attachment A for full question and evaluation criteria. "Yes" if you have answered this
question in your proposal. (20% of Programmatic Questions score)
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2.1.3
2.1.3 INTAKE PROCEDURES: Describe your current/planned intake procedures in
detail, including: What resources are available for those seeking to enroll in services;
how you accommodate those seeking entry into services that are not able to arrive at a
set time; what if any services/support are provided to those who are not able to get an
intake that day; whether you maintain a waitlist. Describe the most common barriers
that you encounter during intake and what you would need in order to address those.
See Buyer Attachment A for full question and evaluation criteria. "Yes" if you have
answered this question in your proposal. (10% of Programmatic Questions s
- Close Str
- 11/4/2026, 4:00 PM PST
- Cat Review
- At
- Oct 10, 2026
- Method
- openrouter
- Taxonomy
- construction
- Contact Name
- Jimmy Chao
- Description
- Multnomah County Department of Health; Mental Health and Addiction Services Division is seeking Proposers from whom it may purchase access to Alcohol and other Drug Withdrawal Management.
- Contact Email
- jimmy.chao@multco.us
- Categorized By
- llm
- Sci Docs Fetched
- Yes
Multnomah CountyIssuing agency·Portland, OR·via a public procurement portal