Deschutes County is seeking a medical sponsor to provide services for the La Pine School-Based Health Center, where school-based health services include medical and behavioral-health care and may include dental services. The posting identifies the opportunity as an RFP for contracted services and requires a PDF proposal to be emailed to Jessica Jacks by October 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time. The solicitation was published September 16, 2026, is marked Open as of September 17, 2026, and is not a grant program.
Sole Source:If sale is less than around $10,000, use sole source.
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Deschutes County has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., documented membership/past use of Sourcewell). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Deschutes County
Dashes County Board of Commissioners Wednesday Meeting
Date: Sep 30, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered several key topics, including public input on Boys and Girls Club activities and concerns regarding county commissioner voting districts. Commissioners addressed operational updates, including the upcoming opening of a youth psychiatric facility, challenges with state licensing, concerns over wolf livestock depredation compensation, and insights from a national energy symposium. The board approved an intergovernmental agreement for a healthy schools program collaboration after reviewing staffing changes and budget impacts. Additionally, the board conducted the second reading and adoption of an ordinance to amend the county code to transition to a five-member board.
Dash County Board of Commissioners Wednesday Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several items, including the approval of the meeting agenda. A consent agenda was processed, highlighting federal funding for a behavioral facility. The board addressed a BCL plan amendment and zone change, specifically correcting a board order number. Additionally, a public hearing was conducted regarding the closeout of a Community Development Block Grant, with a presentation from Neighbor Impact on completed home rehabilitation and health and safety repairs for local residents.
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The board discussed commissioner announcements, including a water management tour and potential partnerships with the city regarding landfill sites. A letter of support was approved for the High Desert Museum's application for the Pacific Power Electric Mobility Grant. Additionally, the meeting included a work session regarding upcoming public hearings for comprehensive plan amendment and zone change requests for Willlets LLC and Derek Pharaoh LLC.
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