City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #RFA-5-26-01

Brevard County Awards Opioid Settlement Funds for Treatment and Recovery Services

This opportunity involves Brevard County's allocation of opioid settlement funds to support treatment and recovery services for individuals affected by opioid use disorder: - Government Buyer - Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, Housing and Human Services Department, Purchasing Services Office (Viera, FL) - Awarded Vendors - Circles of Care, Inc. - Specialized Treatment Education and Prevention Services, Inc. (STEPS) - Recovery Connections of Central Florida, Inc. - Products/Services Requested - Counseling, peer support, and recovery case management - Residential treatment and supportive/recovery housing - Prevention programs and harm-reduction initiatives - Workforce development and training for addiction professionals - Wrap-around services for individuals with opioid use disorder and co-occurring conditions - Funding and Scope - Maximum award per application: $5,910,640 - Total anticipated settlement funds: $44.4 million - Funding awarded to multiple vendors for specific RFA numbers - Unique or Notable Requirements - Mandatory submission of financial statements or audits - Compliance with licensing, accreditation, and federal/state laws (including anti-human trafficking and foreign influence disclosures) - Participation in technical assistance workshops and pre-application meetings - E-Verify registration, insurance, and indemnification provisions - Emphasis on evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies, program evaluation, and financial accountability - Period of Performance - Contract period is two years from execution, with a possible one-year renewal option, not to extend beyond September 30, 2027 - Place of Performance and Delivery - Services to be performed in Brevard County, Florida - Contracting and pre-proposal meetings at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Viera, FL 32940

Description

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners issued a Request for Applications (RFA-5-26-01) for opioid misuse abatement funding aimed at supporting people in treatment and recovery. The solicitation seeks applications from eligible organizations to provide counseling, peer support, recovery case management, residential treatment, and housing access for individuals with opioid use disorder and co-occurring conditions. The funding is part of opioid settlement proceeds to address the opioid epidemic in Brevard County, with an estimated period of performance through September 30, 2027. Applications were due by September 18, 2025, with mandatory pre-bid meetings and a detailed evaluation and award process.

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