DOJ no longer maintains a mediator provider list. Through an intergovernmental agreement with PSU and DAS, the state is working with the National Policy Consensus Center » (NPCC) at Portland State University to assist state agencies and other public bodies engage mediation and facilitation services. Their programs include Oregon Solutions, Oregon Consensus, and Oregon’s Kitchen Table.

The intergovernmental agreement gives state agencies full access to NPCC’s range of programs, as well as to their contracted mediation and facilitation providers. For mediation and facilitation requests and advice, please contact npccdesk@pdx.edu. Their team will work closely with you to match you with the right program and provider and help you procure services that will best fit your needs.

Until August 1, 2026, State agencies subject to DAS’ contracting authority may contract with the certain providers using service orders entered under Participating Addenda administered by DAS State Procurement Services. The DAS Buyer’s Guide describes the process for selecting a provider under those Participating Addenda.

While the DAS Participating Addenda are a convenient way to hire a mediator or facilitator, agencies are not required to use these resources or to work with NPCC: an agency may conduct its own procurement under statutes and rules governing the agency’s contracting activities.