Description
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services is seeking a vendor to provide coalition capacity building and support, technical assistance, and training services to community coalitions and partner organizations engaged in substance use prevention and behavioral health initiatives. The selected vendor will provide comprehensive technical assistance and training services, including in-person and virtual delivery methods, to support community coalitions across Kansas. The vendor will also develop and deliver statewide and regional training opportunities, including in-person trainings, virtual webinars, workshops, and learning collaboratives. The contract period is from October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for an additional 12 months.
Some key responsibilities of the vendor include:
• Providing ongoing, customized technical assistance to community coalitions
• Supporting coalition development, infrastructure, and sustainability planning
• Assisting coalitions in implementing the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)
• Guiding coalitions in developing logic models and strategic plans
• Providing support for data collection and interpretation, performance measurement, and reporting
• Developing and delivering training curricula and materials aligned with national best practices
• Evaluating training effectiveness and participant outcomes
• Working in close partnership with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services as the Single State Authority (SSA) to align activities with state and federal prevention priorities.