Wayne County Civicplus #189

Wayne County NC Solicits Applications for Evidence-Based Opioid Abatement Services

Wayne County, North Carolina is seeking applications for funding under the 2026 Opioid Settlement to implement high-impact, evidence-based opioid abatement strategies. - Government Buyer: - Wayne County Finance Department, Goldsboro, NC - Contact: Mandy Trujillo, Procurement Specialist - Eligible Applicants: - Nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, hospital systems, private behavioral and mental health providers, federally qualified health centers, colleges and universities, K-12 schools, and other licensed community-based organizations in North Carolina - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of evidence-based Option A strategies, including: - Recovery Support Services (peer support, care navigation, recovery groups, referrals) - Early Intervention (screening, youth programs, trauma-informed approaches) - Addiction Treatment for Incarcerated Persons (MOUD in jails/prisons, overdose prevention, naloxone distribution) - Reentry Programs (treatment and support for individuals leaving incarceration) - Criminal Justice Diversion Programs (pre/post-arrest diversion, law enforcement training, naloxone distribution) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate experience with opioid use disorder and evidence-based practices - Strict eligibility criteria; partnerships allowed but one fiscal agent required - No indirect/overhead costs permitted - Detailed budget and narrative justifications required - Compliance with North Carolina's Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and quarterly performance reporting - Emphasis on equity, community collaboration, and sustainability - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a services-based solicitation

Description

Wayne County, North Carolina has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) for high impact opioid abatement strategies under the 2026 Opioid Settlement. The solicitation seeks proposals from eligible organizations to implement evidence-based Option A strategies focused on recovery support services, early intervention, addiction treatment for incarcerated persons, reentry programs, and criminal justice diversion programs. Applicants must submit sealed proposals by May 15, 2026, and comply with all program requirements including financial and impact reporting. Detailed budget worksheets and program guidelines are provided in the attached documents.

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