Innovative Substance Use Programming

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners, via the Ocean County Opioid Advisory Council, is seeking innovative, evidence‑based substance‑use programming to address the opioid epidemic in Ocean County, NJ. The contract is for a one‑year term (Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2027) with a total anticipated funding pool of $100,000, paid on a fee‑for‑service basis. Proposals must describe novel outreach, treatment, peer‑support, and community‑education activities, include a cultural‑competence plan, and demonstrate compliance with state licensing and federal regulations. Services must be delivered in‑person (telehealth allowed as a supplement) to residents of Ocean County, with a local office maintained. Eligible applicants must be registered in New Jersey and hold appropriate substance‑use treatment licenses. The solicitation requires extensive documentation (budget, narrative, certifications, insurance, etc.) and electronic submission by 4 PM on November 5 2026. • Target population: individuals with opioid or other substance‑use disorders, including pregnant/parenting women and formerly incarcerated persons. • Required deliverables: outreach & engagement, community education, data collection/reporting, compliance with civil‑rights and equity standards. • Funding limits: up to 10 % for general/administrative costs; no capital purchases; services provided at no out‑of‑pocket cost to participants. • Evaluation criteria: 40 % technical, 30 % management, 30 % cost; minimum score 67 %. • Possible renewal: up to two additional one‑year extensions.