Substance Use Prevention and Early Intervention

Ocean County, New Jersey is seeking a qualified organization to deliver evidence‑based substance‑use prevention and early‑intervention services for youth and young adults throughout the county for the 2027 fiscal year. The contract, funded by the National Opioid Litigation Settlement, totals approximately $180,000 and will be paid on a fee‑for‑service basis. Services must be provided in‑person (with limited telehealth) and include outreach, community education, school‑based programming, early‑screening, and linkage to treatment, along with data collection and reporting to the Ocean County Opioid Advisory Council. • Target population: children, youth, and young adults in Ocean County (≈166,000 under‑18 residents). • Required model: evidence‑based primary prevention program (e.g., school‑based, family‑based) with longitudinal outcome tracking. • Deliverables: outreach/engagement, public awareness campaigns, media outreach, community‑drug‑disposal events, first‑responder training, data reporting, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. • Contract term: January 1 – December 31 2027, with up‑to‑two one‑year renewal options. • Funding: $180,000 total, ≤10% allowed for general/administrative costs; no out‑of‑pocket cost to participants; fee‑for‑service reimbursement. • Eligibility: Must be registered to do business in NJ; any clinical services must be delivered by appropriately licensed practitioners; telehealth permitted but not sole delivery method. • Submission: Electronic only, due 4:00 PM, Thursday Nov 5 2026 via Ocean County Procurement Portal; questions due by 12:00 PM, Wed Oct 21 2026. • Evaluation: 40% technical, 30% management, 30% cost; minimum average score 67%.