Pinellas County Opengov #23-1001-RFP

Certified Recovery Peer Specialists and Substance Use Case Managers- Pinellas Medication Assisted Treatment and Emergency Referrals to Services (Matters)

Pinellas County, Florida, through its Human Services Program, has awarded Operation PAR a contract valued at approximately $4.29 million to provide Certified Recovery Peer Specialists and Substance Use Case Managers as part of the Pinellas Medication Assisted Treatment and Emergency Referrals to Services (Matters) program. The contract encompasses services including onsite engagement of substance use disorder clients at designated hospitals, peer support, case management, follow-up, and coordination with hospital and community providers. The period of performance spans three years, starting from September 5, 2024, to September 30, 2027. The award includes the provision of telehealth devices, laptops, and office supplies, with services delivered at hospitals such as St. Anthony's, Morton Plant Mease, Dunedin Mease, and Countryside Mease. The contract emphasizes compliance with licensing, background screening, and confidentiality regulations. Key personnel from Operation PAR include CEO Jim Miller, Medical Director Dr. Michael Sheehan, and VP of Medication Assisted & HIV Services Jon Essenburg. The award aims to enhance substance use disorder treatment access and follow-up care within the county, with potential for expansion based on program success.

Description

Pinellas County awarded a contract to Operation PAR for providing Certified Recovery Peer Specialists and Substance Use Case Managers as part of the Pinellas Medication Assisted Treatment and Emergency Referrals to Services (Matters) program. The contract duration is 3 years, from September 5, 2024, to September 30, 2027, with an estimated value of $4,288,492.60. Operation PAR is a leading not-for-profit substance use treatment provider in Pinellas County, offering all FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder treatment and extensive community collaborations. The program includes onsite engagement of substance use disorder clients at designated Pinellas County hospitals to ensure engagement, support, and follow-up connection to treatment and medication-assisted treatment services.

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