The following is from Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NOA) and Oregon Employment Department (OED):

The State of Oregon partners with nonprofits to deliver a wide range of essential services to communities statewide. Nonprofits are crucial in areas where a community-based, culturally responsible approach, along with local support, is key to effectively implementing legislatively funded services. They include behavioral health, housing, children/youth services, public health, human services, and emergency response. In 2023, the Oregon Legislature established a task force to recommend improvements in government grantmaking and contracting that hinder nonprofits. Senate Bill 602 follows the task force’s recommendations for the 2025 Legislature.

Why do nonprofit grants and contracts need fixing?

• Nonprofits play an essential role when a community-based, culturally focused approach and local support are vital to successfully delivering publicly funded services.
• Grants and contracts with community-based organizations are how the government partners with community members to solve challenging social problems.
• Government grants and contracts with nonprofits should be designed to maximize the benefits of community-based service delivery.
• Government grants and contracts are how legislative priorities get operationalized in the form of services provided by Oregon’s nonprofits.
• In 2023, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 606 to create a task force to address recognized problems in government grantmaking and contracting that impact livable wages for nonprofit employees; and to recommend administrative, structural, and procedural improvements.

Learn more and support this Senate Bill here.

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In response to these needs, the Oregon Employment Department is seeking proposals for a modern, integrated Workforce Integrated Labor Exchange and Case Management Solution (ILE-CMS). This RFP aims to enhance service delivery by implementing a scalable system that streamlines job matching, case management, and data reporting for workforce programs across Oregon. Qualified vendors are encouraged to submit proposals that meet the outlined solution requirements.

Key Information:

• Proposal Submission Deadline: April 14, 2025

• Single Point of Contact: Warren Nickerson – warren.nickerson@das.oregon.gov

For full details, including submission guidelines and evaluation criteria, please review the official RFP here.