Description
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals for opioid abatement strategies. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit applications that will enable the Agency to select the most qualified applicants to conduct opioid abatement strategies. Applicants may apply to provide any service allowed by Iowa law, that is supported and referenced in the menu of approved opioid abatement strategies and uses, outlined in the national opioid settlements Exhibit E. List of Opioid Remediation Uses. The contract term is from January 9, 2026, to January 8, 2028, with an option to extend for up to one additional year. The Agency anticipates up to $7,000,000 available in this round of funding for a minimum of seven awards.
• The applicant must demonstrate two years of experience providing services aligned with the approved opioid abatement strategies and uses.
• The applicant must provide a detailed work plan, including a sustainability plan and a description of how data will be collected and used to manage and enhance the project.
• The applicant must demonstrate collaboration with at least three organizations that will assist in the implementation of the project.
• The applicant must provide a description of the evidence-based and/or community-based practices that will be used for the proposed project.
• The applicant must demonstrate how fidelity to the evidence-based and/or community-based practice will be ensured.