2027-2032_LOI_-_Young_Adult_Recovery_Center_FINAL_v1.3.docx

LETTER OF INTEREST:

Washington County Young Adult Recovery Center

RELEASE DATE:

8/21/2026

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS:

8/28/2026

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

OpenGov Procurement Portal https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/washington-county-or

I. INTRODUCTION

IA. Summary

Washington County Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division, Addictions Program, seeks to contract with a qualified provider to deliver the following services from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032, as follows:

Operate a Peer-Supported Young Adult Addiction Recovery Drop-In Center to Washington County Residents.

IB. Background

Per Washington County Rules of Procurement 10‑120(3) – Competitive Process – Personal Service Contracts:

Notwithstanding any other provision in these rules, for personal services contracts, the County may use a Letter of Interest process, which requires any prospective proposer(s) to submit a response by the given deadline to notify the County of their interest in performing the work or responding to an RFP. If the number of interested proposers who submit a response does not exceed the number of contracts available, the County reserves the right to negotiate a contract(s) with those responder(s) and forego the RFP process.

IC. Contact Information Kiersten Vanderhoof Procurement Analyst II Email: kiersten_vanderhoof@washingtoncountyor.gov Phone: (503) 846-3585

Department: Procurement

ID. Timeline

Responses to this LOI must be submitted in accordance with the instructions below. This LOI will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) business days. Washington County reserves the right to modify the timeline as necessary.

II. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

IIA. Scope of Work

Operate a Peer-Supported Young Adult Addiction Recovery Drop-In Center within Washington County for individuals ages 18-35 who have a history of, or are currently using substances, are in recovery from substance use and/or at-risk for a return to substance use, have been diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD), or, are interested in learning about a lifestyle free from substance use and addiction. The Center establishes a safe, substance-free, and welcoming environment for young adults Washington County residents ages 18-35 who have a desire to begin, or to sustain, a lifestyle of recovery from substance use and addiction. Services are provided at The Center, and in the community, to encourage individuals to access The Center.

The Recovery Drop-In Center operational model will include a variety of approaches to service delivery. The Provider will ensure low-barrier access to recovery support for any eligible Washington County resident who requests it at The Center and/or during community outreach activities or events. Recovery support services will be available on a one-time or ongoing basis.

The Provider will provide Peer Delivered Services, an array of community-based services and supports designed to facilitate progression through various stages of recovery from SUD and to enhance the overall well-being of individuals and family members receiving services. Peer Delivered Services will be provided by individuals with lived experience in recovery from SUD who maintain the credentials, certifications, training, and recertification requirements applicable to their role. Certified Recovery Mentors (CRMs) shall maintain current certification through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). Peer Support Specialists (PSS) and Peer Wellness Specialists (PWS), if utilized, shall meet Oregon Health Authority certification requirements for peer-delivered services (OARs 950-060-0020 and 950-060-0030).

Peer Delivered Services will include the services described below, in accordance with this Agreement. SAMHSA types of peer services: (1) peer mentoring or coaching, (2) recovery resource connecting, (3) facilitating and leading recovery groups, and (4) building community.

The Provider will follow foundational principles for peer-delivered services:

· Recovery-oriented;

· Voluntary;

· Relationship-focused; and,

· Trauma-informed.

The Provider will follow SAMHSA’s core competencies for peer-delivered services:

1. Engages peers in collaborative and caring relationships

2. Provides support

3. Shares lived experiences of recovery

4. Personalizes peer support

5. Supports recovery planning

6. Links to resources, services, and supports

7. Provides information about skills related to health, wellness, and recovery

8. Helps peers to manage crises

9. Values communication

10. Supports collaboration and teamwork

11. Promotes leadership and advocacy

12. Promotes growth and development

The Provider may also offer the following peer-delivered services:

· Aftercare and Recovery Support

· Participant Supports, intended to assist Washington County residents who are actively engaged in SUD services at contracted provider agencies. The goals of Participant Supports are to:

· Reduce/remove client barriers to SUD treatment and/or recovery services;

· Promote positive SUD treatment/recovery outcomes; and,

· Help engage and retain clients in the SUD treatment/recovery process.

Participant support services must be clearly related to a goal in the participant’s SUD services plan, and used to achieve one or more participant support goals. Participant Supports may not be used for tips or gratuities, housing subsidies, ongoing or recurring services, participant families or friends, or provider staff. Allowable Participant Supports include:

· Physical Health costs, including naloxone;

· Transportation and travel;

· Community services and supports (e.g., fees for ID cards, child care, recreational activities, etc.);

· Contingency management; and,

· Equipment

· Care Coordination

· Case Management

· Supported Employment/Education

The Provider shall be responsible for the following:

1. Ensure staff and facility capacity serves a minimum of 1,000 unique participants each fiscal year at The Center.

2. Ensure that all Peer Support Specialists (PSS) and Peer Wellness Specialists (PWS) providing services under this Agreement maintain compliance with all applicable requirements of OAR Chapter 950, Division 60 (OARs 950-060-0000 through 950-060-0160), including maintaining credentials and certification, registry enrollment, continuing education, training, and standards of professional conduct for Traditional Health Workers.

3. Ensure that all Certified Recovery Mentors (CRMs) providing services under this Agreement maintain current certification through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) and comply with applicable MHACBO certification, recertification, ethics, and continuing education requirements.

4. Ensure that all staff providing peer-delivered services under this Agreement receive ongoing supervision from qualified and appropriately credentialed supervisory staff.

5. Establish partnerships with other community organizations serving the recovery community, which may require a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

6. Provide services that are evidence-based and/or follow promising practices.

7. Develop and implement quality assurance and quality improvement processes to improve the quality of services progressively.

8. Maintain regular communication and participate in regular contract check-ins with Washington County Addictions.

9. Participate in service compliance reviews.

10. Comply with 42 CFR Part 2 when delivering substance use disorder services.

11. Develop a written Participant Supports policy and procedure, and make the P&P available to Washington County upon request.

12. Submit a quarterly report in accordance with Washington County contract requirements.

13. Submit invoices in accordance with Washington County contract requirements.

Funding for these services will be provided by the Washington County Addictions Program. Washington County does not guarantee equal funding for each contractor. Contract amounts will be based on services provided, utilization, capacity to deliver services, and negotiated budget, with the ability to increase based on the need for services and the county's need to disperse. Contract terms are for each year with an option to renew for five years. Contracts are subject to the availability of funds.

IIB. Qualifications

To qualify for the work outlined in this LOI, proposers must meet all four (4) of the following criteria at the time the proposal is submitted:

1. Provider must employ Peer Wellness Specialists (PWS), Peer Support Specialists (PSS), and/or Certified Recovery Mentors (CRMs) who maintain the certifications and credentials required for their respective roles.

2. Provider must have and maintain General Liability ($500K), Worker’s Compensation, Automobile Liability w/ additional insured endorsement ($1M/$2M), Professional Liability ($1M/$3M), Cyber-Security Insurance, and Sexual Abuse & Molestation Liability ($3M coverage required when providing services to vulnerable populations) prior to contract execution. If insurance requirements change, the provider must adhere to the new requirements.

3. Provider must have five (5) years of experience providing peer-delivered services for young adults (aged 18-35) who use substances.

4. Provider must have a physical facility located within Washington County prior to LOI submission, whether owned or leased, which has a minimum of 1000 square feet appropriate for operation of a drop-in center.

IIC. LOI Response Instructions

Qualified provider interested in providing Peer-Supported Young Adult Addiction Recovery Drop-In Center services should submit a response to this LOI by 4:00 p.m., September 4, 2026. Responses should be submitted on the OpenGov procurement portal at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/washington-county-or

The LOI response must include all of the following:

1. Confirmation that the respondent will deliver the Scope of Work as described in Section IIA,

2. Confirmation that the respondent will adhere to the responsibilities outlined in Section IIA, and;

3. Confirmation that the respondent meets all qualifications outlined in Section IIB.

If necessary, a “Request for Proposal” process will be engaged post-LOI process. All LOI respondents will be notified re: qualifications to provide the Scope of Work described above and subsequent RFP process, if needed.

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