410 - Recovery Advocacy and SupportBid Documents

The contract pertains to providing advocacy and support services for individuals with substance use disorder and mental health challenges across Indiana, funded through the RFQ 004100000085806. The scope includes publishing a quarterly newsletter, distributing educational materials via brochures, social media, and websites, delivering recovery and advocacy training in collaboration with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA), and coordinating Recovery Month activities and related events. The period of performance runs from January 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with funding allocated through the SUPTRS Block Grant, and the contract value estimated between 500,000 and 2 million dollars. Bidders are instructed to submit their bids exclusively via email to Lisa Hunt at [email hidden] by December 5, 2025, with manual signatures required for responses exceeding $75,000. The RFQ emphasizes strict adherence to instructions, including completing all forms, providing certified MWBE/IVOSB documentation if applicable, and following packaging and delivery standards. The contractual clauses are primarily state-specific, incorporating Indiana statutes, executive orders, and regulations rather than federal FAR clauses. Key provisions include termination for convenience with a 30-day notice, cancellation if funds are unavailable, and requirements for insurance, compliance with laws, nondiscrimination, and drug-free workplaces. Payment is made in arrears via electronic funds transfer, with invoices due by the 20th of the month following service completion, supported by appropriate documentation. The contract mandates that all goods and services conform strictly to specified drawings, samples, or specifications, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the State’s premises. Rejection or correction of defective or non-conforming items is at the contractor’s expense, and all deliverables must be properly packaged, labeled with the Purchase Order number, contents, and weight. The agreement is created solely through a Purchase Order, with no FAR clauses explicitly incorporated, and evaluation is based on compliance and firm pricing, without detailed scoring or weighting criteria. Overall, the contract emphasizes statutory compliance, equitable participation, and precise administrative procedures for procurement, delivery, and payment.