Embedding Substance Use Disorder Support Services in WA Emergency Dept.

This Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) solicitation seeks to embed a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) support position within hospital Emergency Departments (EDs) across the state. The contractor must identify a local partner agency, place a staff member (minimum 4 hours/week) in the ED, provide training to clinical staff, and deliver a series of milestone reports documenting program development, implementation, and impact. The contract is a fixed‑price award with a ceiling of $75,000, split across four deliverables, and the performance period runs from mid‑October 2026 to the end of June 2027. The award will be made through a full and open competition, with preference given to Washington small‑business or veteran‑owned firms, but no set‑aside is mandated. • Scope: embed SUD support staff, develop workflows, train ED personnel, and produce impact reports. • Funding: $75,000 total, paid upon acceptance of each deliverable. • Timeline: bid due 26 Aug 2026; award announced 16 Sep 2026; contract start 15 Oct 2026; end 30 Jun 2027. • Evaluation: 1,000‑point scoring (Executive Order 18‑03, qualifications, state purchasing priorities).