The County of Cuyahoga issued a formal RFP (RQ2941) to deliver an evidence‑based opioid‑prevention education program for K‑12 students across ten school districts. The contractor must use a NIDA‑approved curriculum, provide qualified trainers, develop a management and reporting plan, and submit a detailed cost‑reimbursement budget. The contract runs for one calendar year (2021) with a possible extension, and proposals were due October 26 2020.
• Scope: Design, deliver, and evaluate opioid‑prevention training for children ages 5‑18, including curriculum development, trainer staffing, data collection, and parent/teacher outreach.
• Requirements: NIDA‑approved curriculum, trainers with ≥ 3 years classroom experience, background checks, performance‑measurement framework, and comprehensive budgeting (personnel, travel, supplies, equipment, indirect costs).
• Procurement: Cost‑reimbursement contract awarded through full and open competition; subcontracting prohibited; all submissions via the Cuyahoga County Supplier Portal.
• Timeline: RFP issued Oct 1 2020, pre‑proposal conference Oct 15 2020, bid deadline Oct 26 2020, performance period Jan 1 2021‑Dec 31 2021.
• Contact: Kathleen Johnson (Family and Children First Council) – [email protected], (216) 698‑2871.