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FY26

Request for Application (RFA) by Be Well Texas (BWTX) for

Selection of a Provider to Provide Youth Recovery

Community (YRC) Programs RFA No. 745-26-BWA04

Submittal Deadline:

5:00 PM Central Prevailing Time (CPT) –

Thursday, August 14th

Issued: 8:00 AM CPT – Wednesday, July 30th

Q&A Deadline: 5:00 PM CPT – Wednesday, August 6th

Submittal Deadline: 5:00 PM CPT – Thursday, August 14th

Be Well, Texas | 5109 Medical Dr., Floor 4 | San Antonio, TX 78229-3900 | 210-450-5370 | bewelltexas.org

Request for Application (RFA)

Youth Recovery Community

(YRC)

RFA No. 745-26-BWA04

Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction

Section 2 Notice to Applicant

Section 3 Application Format and Submission

Section 4 Specifications and Additional Questions

Attachments

Appendix 1 Applicant Profile

Appendix 2 Application for Funding

Appendix 3 Sample Agreement (Subject to Change)

Appendix 4 Categorical Budget Descriptions

Appendix 5 HHS Offices by County Chart

Section 1 – Introduction

Be Well, Texas (BWTX) is a state-funded program for Texans seeking help with substance use and/or mental illness. BWTX provides convenient access to high-quality, evidence-based treatment and related services to all people – with or without insurance, or the ability to pay.

At BWTX, we offer comprehensive care for substance use disorder (SUD) and non-severe mental illness. Psychiatric evaluation, medication management, counseling, peer recovery support, technology tools, and case management are included in our suite of services. All laboratory and medication costs are included and free for those who qualify.

BWTX is an interdisciplinary team of addiction medicine specialists, behavioral experts, and people with lived experience in recovery. Through convenient and rapidly accessible telehealth and in-person services, we meet people where they are to achieve long-lasting recovery and better health outcomes. To learn more about BWTX, please visit our website at https://www.bewelltexas.org

With funding from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), BWTX at UT Health San Antonio serves as an administrative entity and the backbone of a statewide network that delivers and manages public health initiatives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to compassionate, evidence-based treatment and services for substance use disorders (SUDs), regardless of the patient’s ability to pay for care. BWTX uses a collaborative approach to meet the increased need for crisis intervention services, mental health, and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, and other related recovery supports. BWTX will ensure coordination amongst local partner organizations and key stakeholders to support stigma and harm reduction, treatment, and Recovery Support Services (RSS) across the state.

This project is funded through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) through the provisions of the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUBG), under Article 1921 of Title XIX, Part B, Subparts II and III of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act .

Estimated Available Funds for FY26 Provider Network: $3,435,340.00

Estimated Range of Awards*: $150,000 - $215,000

Period of Performance: September 1, 2025-August 31, 2026

*This number is subject to change

1.1 Description of Be Well, Texas (BWTX)

1.2 Background

1.3 Funding Opportunity

http://www.bewelltexas.org/

1.3.1 Purpose

The purpose of the project is to increase the prevalence and quality of long-term recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) in youth ages 13-21 by enhancing quality of life, resiliency, and increased social contribution connections through sustained engagement in long-term Recovery Support Services (RSS) provided by Youth Recovery Community programs in metropolitan, rural, border, and tribal areas in Texas. Youth Recovery Community (YRC) programs will be delivered by organizations through the adoption of recovery values and principles, evidence-based practices, and the utilization of the peer workforce.

Provider will establish effective linkages between other community-based organizations and recovery support organizations, YRC programs, SUD treatment programs, Independent School Districts, and other sources of support within the community.

1.3.2 Goals

The goals of this project are to:

1.3.2.i Incorporate a recovery-oriented approach into treatment services through the inclusion of peer support;

1.3.2.ii Support a recovery-oriented workforce that can successfully deliver RSS for youth that enhances individuals’ efforts to initiate and sustain recovery;

1.3.2.iii Expand the availability and quality of recovery-oriented supports and services across the state;

1.3.2.iv Expand the availability and quality of YRC programs across the state;

and

1.3.2.v Establish effective linkages between treatment, peer-run recovery community organizations, and other community-based organizations.

1.3.3 Target Population and Service Area

The target population of this project are youth ages 13-21 at-risk or with a history of SUD, including those with co-occurring mental health disorders, who are in or seeking recovery, along with their legal guardian(s), family members, significant others, and/or supportive allies. This population includes youth who have not received SUD treatment but who are seeking recovery through peer support and recovery support services.

The service area for this project is all regions and counties in the HHS Public Health Regions. A complete list of HHS Public Health Regions is located at the following link, and included as Appendix 5:

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/about-hhs/hhs-regional-map.pdf https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/about-hhs/hhs-regional-map.pdf https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/about-hhs/hhs-regional-map.pdf

All information, documentation, and other materials submitted in response to this solicitation are considered non-confidential and/or non-proprietary, and subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552.001, et seq.) after the solicitation is completed.

1.4 Public Information

Section 2 – Notice to Applicant

BWTX will have open enrollment to accept proposals submitted by or before 5:00 PM Central Prevailing Time (CPT), Thursday, August 14th.

2.2. RFA Contact Information and Question/Answer Deadline

Interested applicants must direct all communications, including questions about the funding opportunity and how to apply, through BWTX’s Euna Portal.

All questions may be submitted using the “Opportunity Q&A” tab located in the Euna Portal. To access, please log in to your Euna account, select the funding opportunity you are applying for, then select the Messages link:

Note: only communications received through the Euna Portal will be addressed. BWTX will provide responses to all questions received by the Q&A Deadline (5:00 PM CPT, Wednesday August 6th). BWTX reserves the right to decline to respond to any question submitted.

Questions related to the use of Euna, including registering for an account and navigating the interface, can be directed to Nicholas Sheffield, sheffieldn@uthscsa.edu

2.3 Criteria for Selection

The successful Applicant, if any, selected by BWTX through this funding opportunity RFA will be the Applicant that submits a complete application that responds to each of the evaluation criteria on or before the Submittal Deadline (5:00 PM CPT, Thursday, August 14th; see Section 2.3.1 for evaluation criteria).

The evaluation of applications and the selection of the Applicant will be based on the information contained within the complete application and supporting documentation.

BWTX may consider additional information if BWTX determines that information to be relevant.

Applicants who do not receive funding may request an application evaluation and review documentation by submitting an Open Records Request through UTHSCSA’s Office of Legal Affairs department.

2.1 Submittal Deadline

https://bewelltexas.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities mailto:sheffieldn@uthscsa.edu https://legalaffairs.uthscsa.edu/open-records-request/ https://legalaffairs.uthscsa.edu/open-records-request/

2.3.1 The criteria to be considered by BWTX in the evaluation of the complete application and selection of the Applicant is based on the following:

a. Applicant Profile – up to 10 points for complete and sufficient responses

b. Application for Funding – up to 80 points for complete and sufficient responses

c. Budget Justification – up to 10 points for complete and sufficient responses

RFA Issue Date: 8:00 AM CPT, Wednesday, July 30th

Q&A Deadline: 5:00 PM CPT, Wednesday, August 6th

Submittal Deadline: 5:00 PM CPT, Thursday, August 14th

Funding Announcement:

5:00 PM CPT, Monday, August 25th

2.4 Key Events Schedule

Section 3 – Application Format and Submission

Proposals will only be accepted electronically through BWTX’s Euna Portal on or before the Submittal Deadline (see Section 2.1). All funding opportunities will be listed on BWTX’s Euna Portal, and submissions will only be accepted via that link. BWTX will not accept proposals submitted by paper, telephone, facsimile (fax) transmission, or electronic mail (e-mail) in response to this RFA.

Applicants must register for a free “Proposer” account in Euna by clicking the “LOG IN/REGISTER” link located at the top right corner of BWTX’s Euna Portal. As part of the registration process, you may select various “Commodity Codes” to associate with your account; this will send notifications of opportunities that match those selected codes in order to alert you to potential future funding opportunities.

All questions related to the use of Euna and navigation should be directed to Nicholas Sheffield, sheffieldn@uthscsa.edu

Applicant is instructed to complete and upload the following documents as part of the application package. If Applicant fails to return each of the following items with its proposal, BWTX reserves the right to reject the proposal and return it without review.

3.3.1 Applicant Profile (Appendix 1)

3.3.2 Application for Funding (Appendix 2)

Applicant is instructed to limit their Application for Funding (Appendix 2) to no more than ten (10) pages; content exceeding this page limit will not be reviewed.

Please ensure all materials uploaded through the Euna portal are in Portable Document Format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word format (.docx).

3.1 Submission

3.2 Submittal Checklist

3.3 Page Length and Other Guidelines on Submissions

3.3 Media Format of Submitted Documentation

https://bewelltexas.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities mailto:sheffieldn@uthscsa.edu

Section 4 – Specifications and Additional Questions

Minimum requirements and specifications for the project, as well as certain requests for information to be provided by Applicant as part of the application package, are set forth below.

Each Proposal must include information that clearly indicates that Applicant meets each of the following minimum criteria:

4.2.1 Established as an appropriate legal entity under state statutes and has the authority and good standing to do business in the state of Texas.

4.2.2 Has a physical location and address in the state of Texas.

4.2.3 Is in good standing with the United States Internal Revenue Service.

4.2.4 Is not currently nor has ever been debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded or ineligible for participation in Federal or State assistance programs.

4.2.5 Minimum of 2 years of service providing substance use disorder services.

Applicants who have questions about this RFA document or the project may submit inquiries through the BWTX Euna Portal on or before the Q&A Deadline (5:00 PM CPT, Wednesday, August 6th).

4.1 General

4.2 Minimum Requirements

4.3 Additional Questions

https://bewelltexas.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities