Substance Use/Addiction Community Grant (RFP) FY27

The Town of Hingham is soliciting community grant proposals under Solicitation Number SUACGFY27 to address substance use and addiction through prevention, harm reduction, recovery support, or treatment services exclusively for its residents. This initiative is funded through the Massachusetts Opioid Recovery and Remediation Trust Fund, which allocates 40% of the state’s share of the national opioid settlement to municipalities, with Hingham projected to receive approximately $1 million over sixteen years. The grant program is limited to a maximum award of $5,000 per proposal and operates on a reimbursement basis only, with no advance payments permitted and no funding allowed for salaries or personnel expenses. Proposals must align with the Massachusetts State Subdivision Agreement and comply with state statutes including M.G.L. c. 30B, c. 62C, and c. 268A, ensuring adherence to procurement, tax, and conflict of interest requirements. All work must deliver direct, tangible services to Hingham residents and avoid duplicating state-reimbursed activities. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by August 14, 2026, and include a structured set of required components: an organization overview, project narrative, timeline, budget, letter of support from a community stakeholder, and additional documentation such as proof of 501(c)(3) status, certificate of insurance, and audit statement. Each section has strict page limits, with the total proposal not exceeding ten pages across mandatory elements. Contractors must provide current certificates for Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, and Professional Liability insurance, naming the Town as an additional insured, and agree to indemnify the Town against all claims arising from performance. The contract prohibits assignment without written consent, requires full compliance with state and local laws, and mandates submission of a final report detailing outcomes and expenditures. The Town retains full discretion to accept or reject any proposal and will determine payment only after services are satisfactorily completed and verified by its financial and administrative staff, with no formal COTR, COR, or PCO designated. The absence of federal FAR clauses, UEI or CAGE code requirements, socioeconomic certifications, or structured evaluation factors underscores the purely state and municipal nature of this procurement under Massachusetts law.