CASCADE HEALTH ALLIANCE, LLC

REQUEST FOR GRANT PROPOSAL (RFGP)

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: December 1, 2017 at 5 p.m.

Questions may be submitted via the below emailno later than November 27, 2017 to:

RFGP Contact Name: / Maggie Polson
Contact Address: / 2909 Daggett Avenue, Suite 225
Klamath Falls, OR97601
Telephone Number: / 541-883-2947
Email Address: /

INTRODUCTION

Cascade Health Alliance(CHA) invites and welcomes proposals for community based projects. Based on your previous work experience, your firm has been selected to receive this RFGP and is invited to submit a proposal. Please take the time to carefully read and become familiar with the proposal requirements.

APPLICANTS SHOULD NOTE THAT ANY AND ALL WORK INTENDED TO BE SUBCONTRACTED AS PART OF THE

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY BACKGROUND MATERIALS AND REFERENCES FOR PROPOSEDSUBCONTRACTOR(S) – NO EXCEPTIONS.

PROPOSAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

PROJECT PROPOSAL EXPECTATIONS

CHA shall award grants to community partners whose projects meet the Social Determinants of Health and/or assist in meeting the metrics listed (see Appendix A). CHA reserves the right not to award grants to proposals which do not meet the established criteria. This Request for Grant Proposals does not constitute an offer to grant applicants and CHA reserves the right not to award any grants without obligation to applicants. Grants shall be for the duration of one year, successful award recipients should apply annually for ongoing projects.

PROPOSAL SELECTION CRITERIA

All proposalswill be reviewed and evaluated based upon information provided in the submitted proposal. In addition, consideration will be given to cost and performance projections.Maximum awards will be in the amount of $50,000. If project exceeds $50,000, please contact CHA before submission. Projects for services already covered by CHA or the Oregon Health Plan will not be considered. Furthermore, the following criteria will be given considerable weight in the proposal selection process:

  • Project Overview
  • Meeting anyof the Social Determinants of Health (as stated in Appendix A)
  • Meeting any of the Metrics (as stated in Appendix A)
  • Overall cost effectiveness of the proposal

CHA shall reserve the right to cancel, suspend, and/or discontinue any Request for Proposal at any time they deem necessary or fit without obligation or notice to the proposing entities.

SCHEDULED TIMELINE FOR PROJECTS

The following timeline has been established to ensure that the project objective is achieved; however, the following project timeline shall be subject to change when deemed necessary by CHA management.

MILESTONEDATE

Begin Project:Within 90 days of grant awarded

Quarterly from Date of Award:Quarterly Milestones to be reported

Final Report: One year after grant awarded

(Overall Page Limit is 5 pages, including cover sheet, summary, budget and appendixes; proposals over the page limit will not be considered.)

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORMAT

The following is a list of information that the applicants should include in their proposal submission:

  1. PROJECT AND LOCATION

The bid proposal is being requested for (Name of Project ______) which is or shall be located in the CHA service area which includes the Klamath Basin and surrounding areas.

  1. PROJECT MANAGER CONTACT INFORMATION

The following individual(s) are the assigned contacts for the proposal:

Name:

Title:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

  1. PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The objective and ultimate goal for this project is to be very descriptive in your narrative. (1-3 sentences)

  1. PROJECT SUMMARY

Narrative of your project and what you intend to do with the grant monies, if you are a grant recipient. Include your proposed outcome and action plan to make it happen. Please include the target population, how they will benefit from your project, and the number of community members to be impacted by your project, summary of timeline and work to be completed. (1 Page Limit)

  1. PROJECT BUDGET

Please include Excel spreadsheet listing all projected expenses and if you are making any in kind contributions.

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Financial Information:

  • State whether the applicant or its parent company (if any) has ever filed for bankruptcy or any form of Reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code.
  • State whether the applicantor its parent company (if any) has ever received any sanctions or is currently under investigation by any regulatory or governmental body, including mention on the CMS Exclusion List.

Cost Proposal Summary and Breakdown/Budget

  • A detailed list of any and all expected costs or expenses related to the proposed project.
  • Summary and explanation of any other contributing expenses to the total cost.

Proposals Should be Submitted to the Following Email Address:

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