Post-Overdose Outreach and Engagement Services

The contract seeks to deliver post-overdose outreach and engagement services to individuals following a non-fatal opioid overdose, with the goal of providing immediate support, education on risk reduction, and direct linkage to recovery and treatment services. The effort is designed to intervene at a critical moment to prevent future overdoses and promote long-term recovery by connecting individuals to appropriate care resources. Services must be conducted in a compassionate, trauma-informed manner and tailored to meet the needs of individuals in Boston, with performance centered at the designated location in the 02108 zip code. This is a subcontract under the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services in Massachusetts, aligning with broader public health initiatives to combat the opioid crisis through proactive, community-based intervention. The solicitation, posted on July 29, 2026, requires proposals to be submitted by August 7, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 621511 for outpatient mental health and substance abuse services. Although no set-aside type is specified, the agency is seeking qualified entities capable of delivering timely, evidence-based outreach with demonstrated experience in addiction services and community engagement. All work must be performed in Boston, and responders are expected to have the capacity to coordinate with local health systems, first responders, and recovery networks to ensure seamless service delivery. The contract emphasizes rapid follow-up, cultural competency, and measurable outcomes to track engagement success and reduce repeat overdose events.