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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP #26-0081

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment, Recovery, Prevention and Education Services

Program Priority Area:

Integrated Care

Amount of Funding Available: $580,000

Release Date: July 30, 2026

Pre-Bid Information Session: August 3, 2026 Application Due Date: September 15, 2026

Sedgwick County, Kansas (hereinafter referred to as “Sedgwick County” or “County”), in coordination with the City of Wichita, Kansas (hereinafter referred to as “City of Wichita” or “City”) are seeking an entity or entities or firm(s) to provide Evidence-Based Opioid Use Disorder (“OUD”) Treatment, Recovery, Prevention and Education Services (collectively “OUD Program”) in compliance with the opioid settlement fund guidelines and limitations as outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFP) pursuant to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Addiction Intervention Coalition advisory board’s recommendations. If your firm is interested in submitting a proposal, please do so in accordance with the instructions contained within this RFP using the attached RFP Response Form. Proposals are due no later than 1:45 pm CST/CDT, September 15, 2026.

Please note that there are four (4) separate RFPs being released under the OUD Program. Applicants should carefully review each RFP to ensure they are responding to the appropriate program priority area.

Organizations interested in applying under multiple priority areas must submit a separate application for each RFP. Visit the Wichita-Sedgwick County Addiction Intervention Coalition website to learn more.

https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/opioidsettlement/

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All contact concerning this solicitation shall be made through County’s Purchasing Department.

The entity or firms submitting a proposal [hereinafter referred to as “Proposer” when referring to single entity or firm and “Proposers” when referring to multiple entities or firms(s)] shall not directly or indirectly contact County or City employees, Wichita-Sedgwick County Addiction Intervention Coalition advisory board members, department heads, using agencies, evaluation committee members or elected officials with questions or any other concerns about the solicitation. Questions, clarifications and concerns shall be submitted to the County’s Purchasing Department in writing. Failure to comply with these guidelines may disqualify the Proposer’s proposal. The term “Purchasing staff” as may be used later in this document shall refer to County’s Purchasing Department’s staff.

Sincerely, Joseph Thomas, NIGP-CPP, CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M. Purchasing Director

JT/ch

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Table of Contents

I. About this Document II. Background III. Submittals IV. Scope of Work: Integrated Care V. City and County Responsibilities VI. Proposal Terms VII. Response Form VIII. Reporting Requirements Appendix A: Privilege Log – Required Attachment Appendix B: Request for Qualifications Conditions Appendix C: Sample Agreement for Provision of Goods/Services

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I. About this Document This document is a Request for Proposal. This Request for Proposal is a cooperative, joint solicitation by Sedgwick County and the City of Wichita, facilitated by Sedgwick County. It differs from a Request for Bid or Quotation in that County and City are seeking a solution, as described on the cover page and in the following Background Information section, not a bid or quotation meeting firm specifications for the lowest price. As such, the lowest price proposed will not guarantee an award recommendation. As defined in the County’s Charter Resolution No. 68, Competitive Sealed Proposals will be evaluated based upon criteria formulated around the most important features of the product(s) and/or service(s), of which quality, testing, references, service, availability, or capability, may be overriding factors, and price may not be determinative in the issuance of a contract or award. Such Competitive Sealed Proposals shall be evaluated in conformity with the County’s Charter Resolution 68 and the City’s City Code 2.64. The proposal evaluation criteria should be viewed as standards that measure how well a vendor’s approach meets the desired requirements and needs of the County and City. Criteria that will be used and considered in evaluation for award are set forth in this document. County and City will thoroughly review all proposals received. County and City will also utilize its best judgment when determining whether to schedule a pre-proposal conference, before proposals are accepted, or meetings with vendors, after receipt of all proposals.

A single co-authored contract or agreement (hereinafter referred to as contract) or separate but congruent contracts will be awarded by County and City to a qualified vendor(s) submitting the best proposal(s).

One or multiple awards may be issued pursuant to this RFP. No binding contracts shall be made without both County and City executing a single co-authored contract, or such separate but congruent contracts.

The term “Contractor”, as used in this RFP, means a successful Proposer to whom City and County awarded the contract and who executed such single co-authored contract or separate but congruent contract with City and County. Sedgwick County and the City of Wichita, in their sole discretion reserve the right to select, and subsequently recommend for award, the proposed service(s) and/or product(s) which best meets the joint required needs, quality levels and budget constraints of both City and County. The amount totals and percentages allocated to each award may be subject to adjustment depending on the money available, number of applications, and overall quality of applications. Any such adjustments shall be subject to determination by mutual agreement of the County and City Purchasing Departments.

The nature of this work is for a public entity and will require the expenditure of public funds and/or use of public facilities, therefore the successful proposer will understand that portions (potentially all) of their proposal may become public record at any time after receipt of proposals. All proposals shall be subject to discussion by the Wichita-Sedgwick County Addiction Intervention Coalition (“Coalition”) in an open meeting and therefore shall be subject to public disclosure. Executed purchase orders and final contracts are subject to public disclosure after the issuance of the award. All confidential or proprietary information should be clearly denoted in proposal responses and responders should understand this information will be considered prior to release, however no guarantee is made that information will be withheld from public view.

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II. Background Sedgwick County, located in south-central Kansas, is one of the most populous of Kansas’ 105 counties with a population estimated at more than 523,000 people. There are 19 cities in Sedgwick County. It is the 16th largest in area, with 1,008 square miles, and reportedly has the second highest per capita wealth among Kansas’ counties. Organizationally, the County is a Commission/Manager entity, employs nearly 3,000 persons, and hosts or provides a full range of municipal services, e.g. – public safety, public works, criminal justice, recreation, entertainment, cultural, public health services, human/social services, and education.

The City of Wichita is the largest city in Kansas with a population of approximately 397,000 and is the seat of Sedgwick County. As of May 2024, the City’s total land area was approximately 167 square miles.

Major highways, including the Kansas Turnpike (I-35), Interstate 135 and U.S. 54 (Kellogg Avenue) link the City with a large trade area that encompasses a population of more than 1.1 million people within a 100-mile radius. The City of Wichita employs approximately 3,100 employees providing a full range of municipal services, including police and fire protection, parks and recreation programs, libraries, public housing, municipal transportation, airports, water and sewer utilities, general administration, and other services. Information regarding the City of Wichita can be found at wichita.gov. The legislative body of the City consists of a six-member City Council, elected by district, and a full-time Mayor elected from the City-at-large. The Council members and the Mayor serve four-year terms overlapping. The Council and Mayor establish general policies, which are executed by the City Manager.

Sedgwick County and the City of Wichita have taken sustained action to address the opioid crisis in the community. In 2017 and 2019, County and City filed legal actions against major pharmaceutical companies for their role in the crisis, seeking funds to support addiction services and recovery, and both later joined a statewide lawsuit led by the Kansas Attorney General. Kansas has since reached several settlements with pharmaceutical companies that will provide the state more than $340 million through 2038 to fight addiction. To manage these funds, the Kansas Legislature passed the Kansas Fights Addiction Act, which directs 75 percent of the money to a state fund for addiction treatment and prevention and shares the remaining 25 percent with cities and counties, including Sedgwick County and Wichita. In 2023, County and City engaged Steadman Group, LLC to help develop a plan for using these funds effectively, working with local experts such as healthcare providers, first responders, and educators to identify ways to prevent, reduce, treat, or mitigate substance use and support recovery. To keep the process transparent and community-focused, County and City formed the Wichita-Sedgwick County Addiction Intervention Coalition, an advisory board that recommends how to spend the settlement funds based on the adopted plan. To learn more, read the WSAIC Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan.

There are four (4) separate RFPs being released under the OUD Program Proposers. Applicants should carefully review each RFP to ensure they are responding to the appropriate program priority area.

Organizations interested in applying under multiple priority areas must submit a separate application for each RFP.

https://www.wichita.gov/ https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/opioidsettlement/wsaic-needs-assessment-and-strategic-plan/

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Program Priority Area Focus Estimated Funding Available

Anticipated Award

Amount

Anticipated # of Awards

Stigma Reduction, Community Outreach, and Education (Strategy 1)

RFP 26-0080

Increase awareness and reduce stigma through community outreach and education.

Programs should be multifaceted, culturally sensitive, inclusive, and evidence-based.

$250,000 Up to

$50,000 5

Integrated Care (Strategy 2)

RFP 26-0081

Establish sustainable integrated care that fosters collaboration across the healthcare continuum to address individuals' complex needs.

$580,000 Up to $200,000

2–3

Overdose Prevention Initiatives (Strategy 3)

RFP 26-0082

Invest in culturally responsive prevention and harm reduction services to reduce substance use risk and overdose incidence and build community and youth resilience.

$270,000 Up to $75,000

3–4

Expansion of Treatment Capacity (Strategy 4)

RFP 26-0083

Establish financially sustainable, comprehensive treatment services so all levels of care are accessible and equitable in the community.

$900,000 Up to $450,000

Visit the Wichita-Sedgwick County Addiction Intervention Coalition website to learn more.

III. Submittals Carefully review this Request for Proposal (“RFP”). It provides specific technical information necessary to aid participating firms in formulating a thorough response. For all submittals, the RFP number must be entered in the subject line and email the entire document with supplementary materials to:

Purchasing@sedgwick.gov

Any submittals to the Coalition regarding this document must be remitted to Sedgwick County as instructed herein. Any publication by the City of Wichita’s Procurement Portal (wichita.gov/procurementportal) is solely for marketing purposes. Potential inquiries will not be responded to by the City. Instances where interested Proposers have contacted the City will be forwarded to the County for action, if any. Any instances of conflict between City/County publication will recognize the County’s site (sedgwickcounty.org) as the source of official record.

https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/finance/purchasing/rfbrfp-result/26-0080/ https://sedgwickcounty.org/media/73814/26-0081-integrated-care.docx https://sedgwickcounty.org/media/73821/26-0082-overdose-prevention-initiatives.docx https://sedgwickcounty.org/media/73829/26-0083-expansion-of-treatment-capacity.docx https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/opioidsettlement/ mailto:Purchasing@sedgwick.gov https://wichita.gov/procurementportal https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/

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All costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of a proposal shall be wholly absorbed by the Proposer submitting the proposal.

SUBMITTALS are due NO LATER THAN 1:45 pm CST, TUESDAY, September 15, 2026. If there is any difficulty submitting a response electronically, please contact the Purchasing Technicians at purchasing@sedgwick.gov for assistance. Late or incomplete responses will not be accepted and will not receive consideration for final award.

Proposal responses will be acknowledged and read into record at Bid Opening, which will occur at 3:00 pm CST on the due date. No information other than the respondent’s name will be disclosed at Bid Opening. We will continue to have Bid Openings for the items listed currently. If you would like to listen in as these proposals are read into the record, please dial our Meet Me line @ (316) 660-7271 at 3:00 pm.

IV. Scope of Work: Integrated Care Items listed in this section are requirements for the completion of services under this contract. Proposer(s) shall furnish labor, parts, material, and equipment necessary to perform the following:

Program Priority Area: Integrated Care

This priority area supports one strategy with three distinct goals. Applicants may propose a program that addresses one or more of the goals below; a proposal is not required to address all four. Applicants should clearly identify which goal(s) their proposed program addresses and design their narrative, activities, and outcomes accordingly.

Note: The example activities listed under each goal are illustrative and not exhaustive. Applicants may propose other evidence-based approaches that meet the intent of the goal.

Establish sustainable integrated care that fosters collaboration across the healthcare continuum to address individuals' complex needs.

Goal 1: Enhanced Access to Behavioral Health Services and Recovery Housing for Underserved Populations Allocate funding to expand access to behavioral health services, including SUD treatment, mental health support, and recovery housing, mainly targeting underserved populations.

Examples of eligible activities:

• Expand outpatient or intensive outpatient SUD treatment slots for underserved populations

• Co-locate or integrate SUD treatment with mental health services within existing health settings for individuals with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions

• Develop or expand recovery housing program capacity

• Provide transportation, childcare, or other support services that remove barriers to accessing behavioral health care

• Conduct targeted outreach and enrollment support to connect underserved or hard-to-reach populations to

SUD treatment, recovery, and prevention services

• Deliver wraparound services for unhoused populations, including connections to care such as State

Opioid Response (SOR) resources and employment opportunities

• Embed peers or Community Health Workers across the continuum of care (e.g., emergency departments, justice system, treatment, recovery housing) mailto:purchasing@sedgwick.gov

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Goal 2: Workforce Support Increase and support the provider workforce along the behavioral health continuum of care (clinicians, healthcare workers, first responders, etc.) through evidence-based recruitment and retention strategies, training, and educational opportunities that expand knowledge and reduce burnout.

Examples of eligible activities:

• Offer recruitment and retention incentives, such as retention bonuses, for behavioral health clinicians and direct care staff serving individuals with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions

• Provide loan repayment, tuition assistance, or stipend programs tied to behavioral health workforce commitments, including educational stipend programs with local universities to increase Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) and Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) certifications

• Establish clinical supervision, mentorship, or peer support structures for new or early-career providers serving individuals with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions

• Deliver continuing education and skill-building training across the behavioral health continuum, including an evidence-based Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) training program for law enforcement and first responders

• Implement burnout prevention, wellness, and resilience programming for behavioral health providers serving OUD/SUD populations and for first responders experiencing secondary trauma from opioid-related emergency events

• Establish mid-level provider roles to fill workforce gaps along the continuum of care

Goal 3: Partnerships Develop transparent, collaborative partnerships between community organizations to improve communication and service delivery for those needing care.

Examples of eligible activities:

• Formalize care coordination agreements or shared referral pathways between organizations

• Implement cross-agency case conferencing or warm hand-off protocols

• Establish data-sharing agreements or communication infrastructure between providers (consistent with applicable privacy law)

• Convene a collaborative community of practice or cross-sector structures (healthcare, behavioral health, housing, criminal justice)

• Execute Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between organizations to facilitate continuity of care, with 42 CFR Part 2 considerations addressed and individuals with lived experience included in the process

V. City and County Responsibilities

1. Provide information, as legally allowed, in possession of the County and City, which relates to the County’s and City’s requirements, or which is relevant to this project.

2. Designate people to act as County and City Contract Managers with respect to the work to be performed under this contract.

3. County and City reserves the right to make inspections at various points of the project. Contractor agrees to openly participate in said inspections and provide information to the County on the progress, expected completion date and any unforeseen or unexpected complications in the project.

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VI. Proposal Terms

A. Questions and Contact Information Any questions regarding this document must be submitted via email to Joseph Thomas at joseph.thomas@sedgwick.gov by 5:00 pm CST, August 13, 2026. Any questions of a substantive nature will be answered in written form as an addendum and posted on the purchasing website at https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/finance/purchasing/current-bids-and-proposals/ under the Documents column associated with this RFP number by 5:00 pm CST, August 21, 2026. Proposers are responsible for checking the website and acknowledging any addenda on their proposal response form.

Any publication by the City of Wichita’s Procurement Portal (wichita.gov/procurementportal) is solely for marketing purposes. Potential inquiries will not be responded to by City. Instances where interested Proposers have contacted the City will be forwarded to the County for action, if any. Any instances of conflict between City/County publication will recognize the County’s site (sedgwickcounty.org) as the source of official record.

A pre-bid information webinar will be held on August 3, 2026 from 1:30- 3:00 pm CST. To participate, join the Microsoft Teams Meeting:

Microsoft Teams meeting Join:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/215575213596965?p=fbnWuyGmRRFqMS1As8 Meeting ID: 215 575 213 596 965; Passcode: Xv9MH7VA OR Dial in by phone: 469-206-8517; Conference ID: 245 627 846#

B. Minimum Firm Qualifications

Any final negotiations for services, terms and conditions will be based, in part, on the firm’s method of providing the service and the fee schedule achieved through discussions and agreement with City’s and County’s respective purchasing departments. City and County reserve the right to further negotiate services and costs that are proposed, and the right to recommend for award the proposal and plan that they deem to be in the best interest of the County and the City

By submitting a proposal pursuant to this RFP, Proposer understands that no agreement shall be considered final nor binding on either City or County unless both Sedgwick County’s Board of County Commissioners and City of Wichita’s City Council (“City Council”) awarded the Proposer of the winning proposal with a single co-authored agreement or separate but congruent agreements and both City and County properly executed such agreement(s) with the Proposer.

County and City, through their Purchasing Director/Manager respectively, reserve the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and any part or parts of any proposal, and to waive formalities therein to determine which is the most beneficial proposal. All proposals, including supporting documentation, shall become the property of Sedgwick County and City of Wichita. All costs incurred in the preparation of this proposal shall be the responsibility of the Proposer making the proposals. Sedgwick County and City of Wichita reserve the right to select, and subsequently recommend for award, the proposed service which best meets their required needs, quality levels, budget constraints, and on the basis of greatest benefit to County and City are not obligated to select the lowest cost option.

mailto:joseph.thomas@sedgwick.gov https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/finance/purchasing/current-bids-and-proposals/ https://wichita.gov/procurementportal https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/ https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/215575213596965?p=fbnWuyGmRRFqMS1As8

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C. Request for Proposal Timeline The following dates are provided for information purposes and are subject to change without notice.

Distribution of Request for Proposal to interested parties July 30, 2026 Pre-Bid Webinar at 1:30 pm CST August 3, 2026 Questions and clarifications submitted via email by 5:00 pm CST August 13, 2026 RFP Addendum Posted by 5:00 pm CST August 21, 2026 Proposal due before 1:45 pm CST September 15, 2026 Evaluation Period September 16 - October 9 Board of Bids and Contracts Recommendation (Both City & County) October 2026

City Council Award Presentation Board of County Commission Award November 2026

D. Contract Period and Payment Terms

A contractual period will begin following City Council and Board of County Commissioners approval and execution of separate but congruent agreements between County and Contractor and City and Contractor of the successful firm(s) and continue until December 31, 2027 with one (1) year options to renew under the same terms and conditions executed in writing. The option to exercise all such potential renewals shall be at the sole discretion of County and City.

Payment and Invoice Provisions https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/media/55477/payment-and-invoice-provisions.pdf

E. Insurance Requirements

Liability insurance coverage indicated below must be considered as primary and not as excess insurance.

If required, firm’s professional liability/errors and omissions insurance shall (i) have a policy retroactive date prior to the date any professional services are provided for this project, and (ii) be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years past completion of the project. Firm shall furnish a certificate evidencing such coverage, with County and City listed as an additional insured including both ongoing and completed operations, except for professional liability, workers’ compensation and employer’s liability. Certificate shall be provided prior to award of contract. Certificate shall remain in force during the duration of the project/services and will not be canceled, reduced, modified, limited, or restricted until thirty (30) days after County and City both receive written notice of such change. Thirty (30) days shall be counted from the date when both City and County have been properly notified. All insurance must be with an insurance company with a minimum BEST rating of A-VIII and licensed to do business in the State of Kansas (must be acknowledged on the bid/proposal response form).

NOTE: If any insurance is subject to a deductible or self-insured retention, written disclosure must be included in your proposal response and also be noted on the certificate of insurance.

It is the responsibility of the firm to require that any and all approved subcontractors meet the minimum insurance requirements.

https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/media/39239/payment_and_invoice_provisions.pdf

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Workers’ Compensation:

Applicable coverage per State Statutes Employer’s Liability Insurance: $500,000.00 Commercial General Liability Insurance (on form CG 00 01 04 13 or its equivalent):

Each Occurrence $1,000,000.00 General Aggregate, per project $2,000,000.00 Personal Injury $1,000,000.00 Products and Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000.00 Automobile Liability:

Combined single limit $500,000.00 Umbrella Liability:

Following form for both the general liability and automobile __X__ Required / ____ Not Required Each Claim Aggregate

$1,000,000.00

Professional Liability/ Errors & Omissions Insurance:

__X__ Required / __ Not Required

$3,000,000.00

Pollution Liability Insurance:

____ Required / __X__ Not Required

Special Risks or Circumstances:

Entity reserves the right to modify, by written contract, these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.

F. Indemnification To the fullest extent of the law, the Contractor, its subcontractor, agents, servants, officers or employees shall indemnify and hold harmless Sedgwick County and City of Wichita, including, but not limited to, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees and agents, from any and all claims brought by any person or entity whatsoever, arising from any act, error, or omission of the provider during the provider’s performance of the agreement or any other agreements of the provider entered into by reason thereof. The provider shall indemnify and defend Sedgwick County and City of Wichita, including, but not limited to, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees and agents, with respect to any claim arising, or alleged to have arisen from negligence, and/or willful, wanton or reckless acts or omissions of the provider, its subcontractor, agents, servants, officers, or employees and any and all losses or liabilities resulting from any such claims, including, but not limited to, damage awards, costs and reasonable attorney’s fees. This indemnification shall not be affected by any other portions of the agreement relating to insurance requirements. The provider agrees that it will procure and keep in force at all times at its own expense insurance in accordance with these specifications.

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G. Confidential Matters and Data Ownership The successful Proposer agrees all data, records, plans, and information which is subject of this proposal and to which the Proposer, its agents and employees obtain access, remains at all times exclusively the property of Sedgwick County and City of Wichita. The successful Proposer agrees that all such data, records, plans, and information constitute at all times proprietary information of Sedgwick County and City of Wichita. The successful Proposer agrees that it will not disclose, provide, or make available any of such proprietary information in any form to any person or entity. In addition, the successful Proposer agrees it will not use any names or addresses contained in such data, records, plans, and information for the purpose of selling or offering for sale any property or service to any person or entity who resides at any address in such data. In addition, the successful Proposer agrees it will not sell, give or otherwise make available to any person or entity any names or addresses contained in or derived from such data, records, plans, and information for the purpose of allowing such person to sell or offer for sale any property or service to any person or entity named in such data. Successful Proposer agrees it will take all reasonable steps and the same protective precautions to protect Sedgwick County's and City of Wichita’s proprietary information from disclosure to third parties as with successful Proposer's own proprietary and confidential information. Proposer agrees that all data, regardless of form that is generated as a result of this Request for Proposal is the property of Sedgwick County and City of Wichita.

H. Proposal Conditions https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/media/71700/proposal-tc_aod.pdf

Suspension and Debarment https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/finance/purchasing/suspension-and-debarment/

Protest Procedure Any protests and/or challenges to the bid process must be filed timely and pursuant to Sedgwick County’s protest procedure.

https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/media/71701/protest-procedure-rev-4225_aod.pdf

VII. Response Form This RFP requires each applicant to complete and submit the Response Form for this program priority area. The Response Form collects the information reviewers use to score your proposal, so please answer every question that applies to your project.

The fillable Response Form is posted with this RFP as a separate PDF file. Download it here:

https://sedgwickcounty.org/media/73815/26-0081-response-form-integrated-care.pdf. Complete the form on a computer, save it, and submit it as described below.

The Budget Workbook is also posted with this solicitation as a separate file. You must complete it and submit it with your Response Form. Download it here: https://sedgwickcounty.org/media/73816/26-0081-budget-workbook-integrated-care.xlsx.

How to Complete and Submit This Form

1. Open it the right way. Save the form to your computer first. Then open it in a free PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, or in a web browser like Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Do not fill it out in a small preview window, because your entries may not save.

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2. Fill in the fields. Click any box to type. Click a checkbox to select it, and click again to clear it. Use your mouse or the Tab key to move from one field to the next.

3. Watch the word counts, but do not worry about them. Notes like “about 500 words” are guides, not hard limits. Each answer box is sized to hold its suggested length. If you type more than fits, the text shrinks so nothing is cut off, including on a printout. Staying close to the suggested length keeps your answer easy to read.

4. Save as you go. Save your work often, and save a final copy before you submit. Name the file with your organization and the strategy, for example, OrgName_ExpandingTreatment.pdf.

5. Sign the form. Type your name, title, and date in the signature section. [If a handwritten signature is required, print the signature page, sign it, and include it with your submission.]

6. Attach the required documents. The Sign and Attach section lists what to include: your IRS determination letter or government-entity documentation, a W-9, your most recent audit or financial statement, the detailed line-item budget (Budget Form), a signed Privilege Log, and any letters of commitment or MOUs you have.

7. Apply once per strategy. If you are applying for more than one funding strategy, complete and submit a separate Response Form for each one.

8. Submit by the deadline. Submit your completed response form and all required attachments before 1:45 p.m. CST on September 15, 2026. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

9. Ask questions early. Direct all questions to Joseph Thomas at joseph.thomas@sedgwick.gov. Do not contact other County or City staff, Coalition members, or elected officials about this RFP.

VIII. Reporting Requirements Contractor will report on performance outcomes quarterly. Once awarded, guidance on report templates, deadlines, and submission procedures will be provided to awardees.

Each Contractor is responsible for building a tracking and reporting system that produces accurate, complete data. A Contractor's ability to track and report grant data with minimal ongoing support is vital to this program and will factor into funding decisions.

All award recipients must be willing to participate in additional outcome studies or data collection specific to the populations served by these funds, as directed by Rulo Strategies on behalf of Sedgwick County and the City of Wichita, Kansas.

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Appendix A: Privilege Log – Required Attachment

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP #26-0081

Consistent with the guidance provided in Section 1 of this Request for Bid/Proposal, the City of Wichita and Sedgwick County, and the Wichita-Sedgwick County Addiction Intervention Coalition (“Coalition”) by extension, are subject to the Kansas Open Records Act (K.S.A. 45-215 et seq.). As such, portions, and potentially all, of your proposal may become accessible to the public through records requests even if it is not awarded the contract. In addition, the Coalition will be involved in the Bid/Proposal scoring process.

The Coalition is a joint committee established by the City of Wichita, Kansas and Sedgwick County, Kansas. As such, the Coalition is subject to the Kansas Open Meetings Act (K.S.A. 75-4317 et. seq.) and will have their discussions and scoring disclosed in open meetings.

If you are claiming some of the submitted documentation should not be disclosed, or publicly referenced in the Coalition open meetings, indicate the associated information and the basis for such claims of privilege (such as trade secrets) in the spaces below. In the event records requests are submitted for information identified as privileged, proprietary or confidential, Sedgwick County may attempt to coordinate a response and would expect for you to be available to defend your claims in court. Failure to provide information in the spaces below shall constitute a waiver of any claims of violation of privileged, proprietary or confidential information resulting from the production or public disclosure of these records or the information contained therein, regardless of other language or claims within your Response. The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County believe that much of the information submitted as part of the Bid/Proposal, specifically including the prices, will not meet the standards of privilege (generally trade secrets). The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County retain the ultimate decision-making authority regarding the propriety of disclosure and non-disclosure of information pursuant to KORA and KOMA during the Bid/Proposal process.

PRIVILEGE LOG

Page and/or Section of Information Not Subject to Disclosure:

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Appendix B: Request for Qualifications Conditions Proposers are required to read through this appendix to understand what is required if they enter into a contract with the City and County. This form will not be required until an award is made.

Request For Qualifications Conditions

1. Certification 1- No Unilateral Contact:

The Contractor hereby certifies they are aware that all communications between a Proposer and the City and County regarding a proposal or the proposal process should only be directed to Purchasing staff. That if any contact with any other City and County employee that is necessary to clarify technical aspects of the proposal or the RFP that communication will be coordinated through the designated Purchasing staff and the listed designated project manager. City Policy prohibits any City employee from having any interaction with any representatives of any entity that is considering or has responded to an RFP; and that any employee can be subject to discipline included termination for violating City Policy.

2. Certification 2-No Improper Influence:

A. The Contractor has not employed or retained for a commission, percentage, brokerage, contingent fee, override or other consideration, any firm or person at any time or for any purpose, (other than a bona fide employee working solely for the above Contractor) to solicit or secure this Agreement.

B. The Contractor has not agreed, as an express or implied condition for obtaining this Agreement, to employ or retain the services of any firm or person in connection with carrying out the Agreement.

C. The Contractor has not paid or agreed to pay to any firm, organization, or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for the above consultant) any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind for, or in connection with, procuring or carrying out the Agreement, except as here expressly stated (if any).

3. Certification 3- No Publicly Funded Lobbying:

No Lobbying and Influencing Federal and/or City Employees, City Council Members, County Employees, or Members of Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners (“BOCC”):

A. No Federal or locally appropriated funds shall be paid, by or on behalf of the contractor, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, an officer or employee or City Council member of the City of Wichita, or an officer or employee or BOCC member of Sedgwick County, or a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant and the amendment or modification of any Federal grant.

B. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with any Federal grant, the contractor shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobby Activities" in accordance with its instruction.

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4. Certification 4-No Conflict of Interest:

Conflict of Interest The Contractor certifies that no member, officer, employee, agent, or City Council member of the City of Wichita , or an officer, agent, or employee or BOCC member of Sedgwick County exercising any functions or responsibilities with respect to the program outlined in this contract shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connection with the program assisted under this agreement. The Contractor shall incorporate, or cause to be incorporated, in all such contracts or subcontracts, a provision prohibiting such interest pursuant to the purposes of this section. The Contractor shall use due diligence to ensure employees, Board members, family members and officers do not participate in contracts receiving funds pursuant to this agreement.

On behalf of Proposer, I certify Proposer’s current compliance with all of the above requirements and that it will continue to adhere to these requirements until this Project is awarded. Proposers understand that its failure to so adhere or to have made false representations on this certification may cause its Proposal to be rejected from consideration for this and future solicitations.

Signature______________________________________________

Title_______________________________________________

Print Name______________________________________________________________

Dated _______/________/____________

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Appendix C: Sample Agreement for Provision of Goods/Services Proposers are required to read through this appendix to understand what is required if they enter into a contract with the City and County. This form will not be required until an award is made.

AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF GOODS/SERVICES

by and between:

SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS and CITY OF WICHITA, KANSAS and

NAME

This Agreement made and entered into this ______ day of _________________, 2026, by and between Sedgwick County, Kansas (“County”), City of Wichita, Kansas (“City”) and NAME (“Contractor”) (individually “Party”, collectively “Parties”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, County and City sought competitive proposals for the provision of GOODS/SERVICES related to the opioid abatement initiative conducted by County and City in consultation with a joint advisory board; and

WHEREAS, Contractor submitted a proposal to supply County and City with such

GOODS/SERVICES; and

WHEREAS, County and City desire to engage Contractor to provide said GOODS/SERVICES;

WHEREAS, County, City and Contractor desire to state the terms and conditions under which Contractor will provide said GOODS/SERVICES.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions, and promises contained herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Purpose and Scope of Work. Contractor shall provide to County and City all GOODS/SERVICES specified in the following:

A. County and City request for proposal as detailed in County’s Request for PROPOSAL/BID #XX- XXXX (“RFP/RFB #XX-XXXX”) and all addenda attached hereto and incorporated herein as Appendix C; and

B. Contractor’s Response to RFP/RFB #XX-XXXX, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Appendix D. Contractor shall complete all such services to County’s and City’s complete satisfaction.

2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first written above and shall continue for PLACEHOLDER. No renewal shall be considered to have been made without written approval of both County and City.

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3. Incorporation of Documents. Appendix A (Sedgwick County and City of Wichita Mandatory Contractual Provisions Attachment), Appendix B (Sedgwick County and City of Wichita Mandatory Independent Contractor Addendum), Appendix C ([Keywords] RFP #XX_XXXX and all addenda), and Appendix D (Contractor’s response to RFP #:XX-XXXX [Keywords]) are attached hereto and are made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein.

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General Terms and Conditions

4. Contractual Relationship. It is agreed that the legal relationship between Contractor and County and City is of a contractual nature. All Parties assert and believe that Contractor is acting as an independent contractor as described in Appendix B (Sedgwick County and City of Wichita Mandatory Independent Contractor Attachment), which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein.

5. Authority to Contract. Contractor assures it possesses legal authority to contract these services; that resolution, motion, or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of Contractor’s governing body, authorizing the signing of this Agreement, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of Contractor to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required.

6. Compensation. City, County, and Contractor understand and agree that City and County shall be responsible for paying equal amounts of Compensation to Contractor for services rendered under this Agreement. Accordingly:

A. Compensation by County. County agrees to pay and Contractor agrees to accept as compensation for goods and services provided pursuant to this Agreement half the fees set forth in Contractor’s Response to RFP #XX-XXXX [Keywords], attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. These fees include all of Contractor’s time, labor and equipment, travel, and all other expenses associated with the provision of goods, equipment, and/or services, and shall be the sole compensation rendered to Contractor hereunder. County’s obligation to compensate Contractor shall be limited to half of the amount specified in Contractor’s Response to RFP/RFB #XX-XXXX.

i. The following Project Timeline outlines Contractor activities and deliverables performed for services outlined in the following sub-section regarding year-to-year payment:

<PLACEHOLDER>

B. Compensation by City. City agrees to pay and Contractor agrees to accept as compensation for goods and services provided pursuant to this Agreement the half the fees set forth in Contractor’s Response to RFP #XX-XXXX [Keywords], attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. These fees include all of Contractor’s time, labor and equipment, travel, and all other expenses associated with the provision of goods, equipment, and/or services, and shall be the sole compensation rendered to Contractor hereunder. City’s obligation to compensate Contractor shall be limited to half of the amount specified in Contractor’s Response to RFP/RFB #XX-XXXX.

i. The following Project Timeline outlines Contractor activities and deliverables performed for services outlined in the following sub-section regarding year-to-year payment:

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C. The following table outlines the responsibilities of Compensation between the County and City for services rendered by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. The costs of each task are outlined, but no supplies or equipment will be charged for services rendered in fulfillment of this Agreement:

7. Invoicing and Billing. Contractor shall submit all invoices as follows:

To County: Submit all County’s invoices to Sedgwick County Finance, Accounts Payable. Invoices may be submitted electronically (AP_Invoices@sedgwick.gov), via fax (316.941.5127), or by mail to the following address: Sedgwick County Finance, Attention: Accounts Payable, 100 N. Broadway, Ste. 610, Wichita, Kansas 67202.

Invoices must include the following information:

a. Invoice number

b. Invoice date

c. Supplier’s name and address

d. Customer’s name and address

e. Respective Sedgwick County contact name and department (for non-purchase order purchases)

f. Details of the goods and/or services provided

1. Include location address (if applicable)

g. Goods quantity (if applicable)

h. Prices of goods and/or services

i. Total amount due

j. Additional charges (e.g., freight) (must be listed as a separate invoice item)

k. Breakdown of cost allocation between City and County for services rendered.

Properly submitted invoices and/or billing statements will be paid within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt by County.

To City: Submit all City’s invoices to Donte Martin, Assistant City Manager. Invoices may be submitted electronically (dmartin@wichita.gov), or by mail to the following address: City of Wichita City Manager’s Office, Attention: Donte Martin, 455 N. Main, 13th Floor, Wichita, Kansas 67202.

Invoices must include the following information:

a. Invoice number

b. Invoice date

c. Supplier’s name and address

d. Customer’s name and address

e. Respective City of Wichita contact name and department (for non-purchase order purchases)

f. Details of the goods and/or services provided

1. Include location address (if applicable)

g. Goods quantity (if applicable)

h. Prices of goods and/or services

i. Total amount due

j. Additional charges (e.g., freight) (must be listed as a separate invoice item)

k. Breakdown of cost allocation between City and County for services rendered.

mailto:dmartin@wichita.gov

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8. Warranties and Representation. Goods or equipment delivered and/or services rendered hereunder must be made according to the terms of this Agreement both as to time and quantities, with County and City reserving the right to cancel, reject, or refuse any delivery made and/or service rendered prior to or subsequent to the times specified. In the event no quality is specified on the face hereof, the goods or equipment delivered and/or services rendered hereunder must be of the best quality.

If delivery of goods or equipment and/or rendering of services cannot be maintained, Contractor must notify County and City immediately. Upon Contractor’s failure to maintain delivery or otherwise perform hereunder, County and City reserve the right to procure such goods or equipment and/or services elsewhere, in whole or in part, and assess Contractor with any additional costs incurred, unless Contractor’s default arises from causes beyond its control and without fault or negligence. This remedy is in addition to any other remedy which County and City may have pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise and/or any warranty that may be implied or imposed by operation of law.

9. Notification. Notifications required pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing and mailed to the addresses shown below. Such notification shall be deemed complete upon mailing.

County: Sedgwick County Purchasing Office Attn: Contract Notification 100 North…