Qualitative Interviews, Substance Use Recovery & Treatment

Snohomish County Health Department is soliciting proposals for a professional services agreement to conduct qualitative interviews with clients experiencing Substance Use Disorder. Under the Overdose Data to Action grant, the selected firm will provide support services for clients referred by Ideal Option and One Day at a Time peer navigators. The primary objective is to identify service gaps and better understand the treatment and recovery landscape in Snohomish County. The scope of work includes collaborating with the health department to develop interview questions on topics such as overdose prevention and treatment accessibility, conducting up to 100 interviews, and submitting de-identified data on a monthly basis. The county prefers that the contractor designate staff members who are in long-term recovery from substance use to conduct these interviews. The contract has a total value not to exceed 30,000 USD and is scheduled to terminate on August 31, 2027, with a performance period of 365 calendar days from the effective date. Award decisions will be based on a weighted evaluation of methodology (30%), proposer qualifications (30%), similar projects (20%), pricing (15%), and adherence to requirements (5%), alongside pass/fail criteria for signatures, conflict of interest disclosures, and acceptance of terms. Payments are preferred electronically via the e-Payable system. Proposers must submit their packets by October 29, 2026, and must comply with Washington state non-discrimination laws and public records requirements.