Opioid Harm Reduction Vending Machines

The contract supports the Norfolk Community Services Board’s initiative to combat opioid overdose and substance abuse through the deployment of harm reduction vending machines across the City of Norfolk. Aligned with the Opioid Abatement Authority’s priorities, the project aims to expand access to life-saving, evidence-based resources such as naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and clean syringes while promoting awareness of substance use disorder treatment and support services. The effort is designed to directly reduce overdose-related fatalities by making critical interventions immediately available to at-risk populations in high-need areas. Solicitation RFQ 11227-0-2026/JF, posted on July 6, 2026, is open for response until July 20, 2026, and is managed by the Virginia State and Local Government entity under the agency name Community Services Board. The primary point of contact is Jean Francois Guilmeus, Procurement Specialist IV, reachable via email and phone for inquiries. The project’s place of performance is localized within Norfolk, Virginia, with no specified out-of-state requirements. The procurement is structured to ensure compliance with state and local health priorities and operates under the framework of public health infrastructure development without specifying a set-aside classification or NAICS code.