Description
The County of Marin is seeking proposals to implement primary substance‑use prevention initiatives for youth (ages 12‑17) and their families across Marin County. Two distinct tracks are offered: Track 1 focuses on parent/caregiver education and community‑norms work; Track 2 emphasizes community‑level policy, environmental change, and coalition building. Funding is provided through the federal Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Block Grant and is allocated annually up to $235,000 (up to $85k for Track 1 and $150k for Track 2). The contract runs from September 1 2026 through June 30 2029, with required monthly reporting, annual performance reviews, and compliance with federal grant regulations. Applicants must be SAM‑registered, not debarred, and become an approved Marin County vendor before contract execution. Proposals are submitted electronically via BidExpress by July 15 2026.
• Scope: design and deliver evidence‑based prevention programs, parent/caregiver workshops, community‑norms campaigns, policy advocacy, and coalition support.
• Funding: up to $85k/yr (Track 1) or $150k/yr (Track 2), total potential award ≈ $700k over three years.
• Eligibility: open to national/non‑local organizations (must register in California after award).
• Reporting: monthly ECCO submissions, annual narrative and cost reports, and adherence to HIPAA, ADA, and other federal/state statutes.