FINAL_2027-2032_LOI_for_Specialty_Program_Peer_Delivered_Services.docx

LETTER OF INTEREST

FOR Washington County, Oregon

RELEASE DATE: 8/21/2026

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: 8/28/2026

RESPONSE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 9/4/2026

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/washington-county-or

I INTRODUCTION

IA Summary Washington County Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health: The Addictions Program seeks to contract with qualified providers to deliver the following services from July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2032, as follows:

Provide peer delivered substance use disorder (SUD) services to Washington County residents who are enrolled in Specialty Programs.

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 file a letter by the given deadline that notifies the County of its interest in performing the work or responding to an RFP. If the number of interested proposers who turn in a letter does not exceed the number of contracts available then the County reserves the right to negotiate a contract(s) with that 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

II SCOPE OF WORK, QUALIFICATIONS, & INSTRUCTIONS

IIA Scope of Work Provide peer delivered substance use disorder (SUD) services to Washington County residents who are enrolled in Specialty Programs such as Community Opioid Response Team, Washington County Juvenile Department, etc.

Specialty program peer delivered services are different from peer services embedded in outpatient SUD treatment, residential SUD treatment, and withdrawal management services that bill through the Washington County fee schedule. The purpose of these services is to ensure eligible Washington County residents receive an array of low-barrier, community-based services and support designed to facilitate progression through various stages of recovery from substance use disorders, and to enhance the overall well-being of individuals and/or family members receiving services.

Specialty Program Peer Delivered Services will be provided by individuals with lived experience in recovery from substance use disorders 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).

Certified Peer Mentors will be funded to provide peer delivered services in specialty programs throughout the community, and in Contractor locations, such as the Washington County Jail, the Washington County Community Correction Center, Washington County Probation and Parole, and other locations as identified by Washington County Addictions.

Specialty Program SUD 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 Contractor will follow SAMHSA’s core competencies for peer delivered services:

1. Engage 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; Submit invoices in accordance with Washington County guidelines;

11. Promotes leadership and advocacy; and,

12. Promotes growth and development

Contractor may provide other allowable services as part of this LOI:

· Aftercare and Recovery Support;

· Participant Supports, which are intended to assist Washington County residents who are actively engaged in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services at contracted provider agencies. The goals of Participant Supports are to: reduce 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 supports must be clearly related to a goal in the client’s SUD services plan, and used to achieve one or more participant support goals.

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);

· Contingency management; and,

· Equipment.

Participant supports may not be used for tips or gratuities, housing subsidies, ongoing or recurring services, participant families or friends, or provider staff.

· Care Coordination

· Case Management

· Supported Employment/Education

Washington County does not guarantee equal funding among contracted providers, or consistent funding from year to year within the 5-year funding cycle. Contract amounts will be based on; services provided, utilization, capacity to deliver services, and negotiated budgets. Increases in funding will be based on need for services. Awards under this LOI will be for 5 years, with annual options to renew contracts. Contracts for Specialty Program SUD Peer Delivered Services are subject to availability of funds.

Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

1. Ensure that Peer Mentors (including PSS, PWS, and/or CRMs) serve at least the minimum number of clients as established at the provider agency, remote placement, or Washington County Addictions;

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; and,

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

IIB Qualifications Provider must meet all of the following qualifications to perform the scope of work described above:

1. Provider must meet all certifications set forth in OAR 950-060-0020 & 950-060-0030 prior to submitting a response;

2. Provider must maintain all required insurance coverage, including; 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. Providers must adhere to all requirements, including insurance limits that change during the course of funding; and,

3. Provider must have two years of experience providing peer-delivered services for people who have problematic substance use and/or substance use disorders.

IIC LOI Response Instructions Qualified providers interested in providing Specialty Program SUD Peer Delivered Services for people who have problematic substance use and/or substance use disorders should submit a response to this LOI by 4:00 pm 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 Scope of Work above will be delivered as described above;

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 (RFP) process will be engaged post-LOI. All LOI respondents will be notified re: qualifications to provide the Scope of Work described above, and a subsequent RFP process, if needed.

Vendor submission options for Specialty Program SUD Peer Delivered Services in Washington County:

· Peer mentor services delivered to high-risk clients enrolled in the Washington County Parole and Probation Department Community Opioid Response Team (serving participants at high risk of Opioid Overdose);

· Peer mentor services delivered to adults in custody at the Washington County Community Corrections Center;

· Peer mentor services delivered to adults in custody at the Washington County Jail; and,

· Peer mentor services delivered to youth in the Washington County Juvenile Dept.