Substance Abuse Prevention

The Multnomah County Health Department (MCHD), Behavioral Health Division (BHD) is seeking proposals for substance abuse and problem gambling prevention services. The purpose of this RFPQ is to qualify one or more prevention providers who are interested in partnering with BHD on developing, implementing, and evaluating prevention services to Multnomah County residents. The services need to be focused on underage drinking, problem gambling, and other substance use issues impacting the community, with the goal of reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors associated with substance use and problem gambling. Some key points include: * The prevention services sought will need to include evidence-based strategies, be data-driven, and include flexibility in order to best meet prevailing community needs throughout the course of the contract period. * The contractor will be required to meet with the BHD Addictions Prevention Coordinator to identify strategies and write an ADPEP Biennial Implementation Plan. * Prevention contractors will recommend completing the Problem Gambling Prevention Coordinator Training series. * Any prevention program staff providing more than 0.5 FTE will be required to attend a minimum of 15 hours of OHA Problem Gambling approved trainings per biennium. * The contractor will be responsible for reporting program outcomes on at least a semi-annual basis, as required by County contract. * Funding for prevention services is estimated to be $1,800,000.00 cumulatively for the total 6-year procurement period. * Fluctuations in funding year to year should be expected. * The County cannot ensure that any particular level of work will be provided and the contract will permit the County to add or remove work as necessary depending on availability of funding. Some of the key requirements for proposers include: * Proposers must provide a 12-month annual budget and budget narrative for the proposed first 12 months of providing services. * Proposers must submit verification that all insurance requirements are met. * Proposers must have a completed Pre-Award Risk Assessment if federal funds are used for this Sourcing Event. Some of the key evaluation criteria include: * Prevention Programming Overview (15% of Overall Score) * Proposed Service Overview (40% of Overall Score) * Agency Commitment to Prevention (20% of Overall Score) * Responsible Business Practice Questions (25% of Overall Score) * Some of the key performance measures include: * Reach (number of participants, demographics, location) * Success rate (retention, program completion) * Content (topics covered, projects completed) * Program fidelity (adherence to a specified curriculum or program model) * Program outcomes (impacts on participants and community; changes in policies, systems, and environments; strength of partnerships)