RFP - Tobacco Cessation Services

DESCHUTES COUNTY
Request for Proposal
Tobacco Cessation Services

Deschutes County Public Health, a service area within Deschutes County Health Services as part of Deschutes County, a political subdivision of the State of Oregon, is releasing this competitive RFP to secure a pool of contractors for the provision of Tobacco Cessation Service activities. 
Service activities may include (but is not limited to): 

• Training of staff in evidence-based tobacco cessation programs that are not reimbursable by health plan providers but are considered allowable tobacco cessation services in accordance with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) guidelines. Specific OHA guidelines may be further defined by OHA as program services are delivered; 
• Delivery of tobacco cessation groups in Deschutes County;
• Provision of Over-the-Counter Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) in an evidenced-based manner following Oregon Health Authority (OHA) guidance;
• Establishment or enhancement of a referral process to the Oregon Tobacco Quitline for clients using tobacco products.

Deschutes County’s decision in selecting one or more applications shall be based on the:

1. The extent with which the proposed strategies are evidenced based;
2. Demonstration for how the proposed plan will inform and  build a foundation for future tobacco cessation activities (beyond June 30, 2023);
3. Delivery of work in a manner that is culturally and linguistically responsive and has the ability to reach populations that have been disproportionately impacted by tobacco use; and
4. Reasonableness of a budget and timeline for project completion.

NOTE: All proposals submitted in response to this RFP shall become the property of Deschutes County and may be utilized in any manner and for any purpose by Deschutes County. Be advised that proposals and all documents submitted in response to this RFP are subject to public disclosure as required by applicable state and/or federal laws.  If you intend to submit any information with your proposal which you believe is confidential, proprietary or otherwise protected from public disclosure (trade secret, etc.), you must separately bind and clearly identify all such material. The cover page of the separate binding must be red, and the header or footer for each page must provide as follows: “Not Subject to Public Disclosure.” Where authorized by law, and at its sole discretion, Deschutes County will endeavor to resist disclosure of properly identified portions of the proposals. 
Candidate shall submit one (1) digital copy of the proposal by email, clearly marked with the name of the proposing candidate or agency, titled “Tobacco Cessation Services”, and addressed to:

Jessica Jacks
Prevention and Health Promotion Program Manager
jessica.jacks@deschutes.org

Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 to be eligible for consideration. All costs associated with preparing and submitting a proposal is solely the responsibility of the proposer. This RFP does not obligate Deschutes County to select any single proposer and Deschutes County reserves the right to cancel the procurement, reject any and all proposals, to retain all proposal materials in accordance with ORS 279B.100, and to use any material included in the proposal regardless of whether it is selected.

Questions concerning the proposal and/or the proposal process may be directed to Jessica Jacks via email to jessica.jacks@deschutes.org.
 

SEE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SECTION BELOW FOR FULL RFP DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS.