Mobile Outreach and Engagement for Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is soliciting qualified providers to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented mobile outreach services targeted at individuals with substance use disorders, funded in whole or in part by State Opioid Response (SOR) dollars. The services must prioritize dignity, respect, and community connection, with deep integration of peer recovery support and lived experience at the core of program design. The initiative aligns with Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) priorities and requires contractors to operate across the county with flexible, community-based delivery models that serve underserved populations including those experiencing homelessness, co-occurring mental health conditions, or justice system involvement. Contractors must demonstrate proven experience in mobile outreach, service coordination, and the use of trauma-informed, person-centered approaches, along with robust staffing structures that include peer support specialists and meaningful involvement of individuals with lived experience in program development. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire Portal by August 13, 2026, and are divided into two separate components: a Technical Proposal without pricing and a standalone Cost Proposal. Offerors must include an organizational chart, job descriptions, budget, licenses, audit reports, and three letters of support. The evaluation will be based on a best value trade-off approach, assessing technical and programmatic experience, operational capacity, performance management, and financial responsibility. Contractors are required to comply with strict confidentiality rules, including prohibitions on using county data for AI/ML training and mandatory staff confidentiality agreements. All data must be entered into the PA WITS system within two weeks of service, and records must be retained for at least six years under HIPAA. Reporting obligations are stringent, with failures to submit timely reports potentially triggering funding reductions of up to 5% per month. Contractors must have a current UEI, maintain compliance with federal grant rules, and report unusual incidents such as client deaths, assaults, or disease outbreaks immediately. The base funding is $340,000 for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2026, with a three-year contract term and an option to extend for up to two additional years, subject to continued federal funding availability.