Description
The City of Lewiston, in partnership with the Lewiston Area Public Health Committee, is seeking proposals from service providers to increase programming and/or create new programs to combat or respond to substance use disorder in the community. The proposal should align with one or more of the four pillars described in the Maine Response Strategic Plan: Prevention, Harm Reduction, Treatment, and Recovery. The selected organization will be awarded a contract for a one-year period, with the option to resubmit proposals in subsequent years. The City of Lewiston is proposing to use $80,000 of its direct recipient funds for this RFP.
• The proposal should include a detailed description of the program or service to be offered, including the number and credentials of staff needed, program hours of operation, program objectives, and adherence to one or more of the four pillars.
• The proposal should also include a program budget, drawdown timeline, and scalability of the program if not fully awarded.
• The organization should demonstrate its ability to perform the required services and provide a statement of its qualifications and experience.
• The proposal should be submitted in a sealed envelope, with six copies, to the Deputy Director of Budget and Purchasing by January 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM.