Opportunity
San Diego County Ivalua #12840
San Diego County Awards Facilitation Services Contract for Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Task Force
Posted
February 17, 2026
Respond By
March 30, 2026
Identifier
12840
NAICS
541618, 813319
This opportunity involves a contract awarded by the County of San Diego's Department of Behavioral Health Services for facilitation services supporting the Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Task Force (SUOPT). - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Behavioral Health Services, Department of Purchasing and Contracting - Awarded Vendor: - Center for Community Research - Scope of Services: - Facilitation and coordination of countywide substance use disorder (SUD) prevention initiatives - Leadership and support for three committees and five subcommittees focused on SUD and overdose prevention - Development and implementation of logic models, annual work plans, and media/messaging plans - Organization and facilitation of meetings (Executive Leadership Group, Government Leadership Committee, Steering Committee, subcommittees, and general coalition meetings) - Public health messaging, media event coordination, and information dissemination to the community - Website establishment and monthly maintenance for SUOPT - Data collection, coordination, and quarterly/annual reporting on coalition progress - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally competent services - Compliance with federal Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUBG) rules - Submission of a linguistic and cultural diversity plan - Focus on equity, sustainability, and community engagement - No specific products or part numbers are requested; all deliverables are professional services and facilitation activities - Contract Value and Term: - Up to $717,335 total value - Initial term of one year with four one-year option periods (potentially five years total)
Description
The County of San Diego is soliciting proposals for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Countywide Prevention Initiatives Facilitation Services for the Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Task Force. The contract term is anticipated to be an initial one-year period with four one-year options, with a total contract maximum not to exceed $717,335. The services include facilitation of community-based and environmental prevention strategies, coordination of committees and subcommittees, promotion of public health awareness, and support for SUD prevention goals aligned with the County's Strategic Prevention Plan and the Department of Health Care Services Behavioral Health Prevention Plan. The solicitation includes a pre-proposal conference and a question and answer period prior to the proposal due date.