FY2026 OSF Recovery Supports NOFO_7.7.2026_Amendment 1_Final 7.15.2026.pdf

FY 2026 NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

(NOFO) INFORMATION GUIDANCE

For

Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF) Recovery Supports

October 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028

FY 2026 - FY 2028

Released: Monday, July 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM

Due date: Monday, July 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM (Noon) EST Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC)

Community Services Department (CSD)

810 Datura Street, Suite 200 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

(561) 355-4700

Table of Contents

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

A. PROGRAM OVERVIEW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

B. SERVICE CATEGORY

C. FUNDING AVAILABILITY

D. REQUIRED OUTCOMES

SECTION II: PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

PUBLISH/RELEASE DATE

DEADLINE DATE

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS/TIMELINE

CONE OF SILENCE

SECTION III: SCOPE OF SERVICES

SECTION IV: CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION V: APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS

SECTION VI: GRIEVANCE NOTICE FORM

SECTION VII: DEFINITIONS

ATTACHMENT 1: PALM BEACH COUNTY RESILIENCE & RECOVERY ECOSYSTEM

ATTACHMENT 2: RECOVERY CAPITAL AND THE RECOVERY CAPITAL INDEX (RCI): A QUICK GUIDE

ATTACHMENT 3: STATE AND COUNTY OSF REPORTING AND RETENTION REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT 4: NOFO SCORING AND RANKING GUIDE

NOFO FY2026-FY2028 RANKING GUIDE FOR REVIEW PANELISTS

ATTACHMENT 5: REQUIRED COVER SHEET

ATTACHMENT 6: INTERNAL CONTROL QUESTIONNAIRE

ATTACHMENT 7 CORE STRATEGIES AND APPROVED USE CROSSWALK

ATTACHMENT 8: ROMA LOGIC MODEL

ATTACHMENT 9: CONTINUOUS QUALITY MANAGEMENT/IMPROVEMENT

ATTACHMENT 10: BUDGET WORKSHEET

ATTACHMENT 11: SCOPE OF WORK

ATTACHMENT 12: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT 13 – UNIT RATE

ATTACHMENT 14 - OSF SUBRECIPIENT TEMPLATE………………………………………………………………………………………..77

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ADA, THIS NOFO AND DOCUMENTS

LISTED CAN BE REQUESTED IN AN ALTERNATE FORMAT. AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES

WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST WITH AT LEAST THREE (3) DAYS NOTICE. PLEASE

CONTACT CSD AT (561) 355-4230 OR CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV.

INTRODUCTION

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), Community Services Department (CSD) invites eligible entities to submit proposals for Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF) for Contract period of

October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.

Proposed substance use, and/or co-occurring disorder programs and services shall be provided within the

Palm Beach County Resilience & Recovery Ecosystem of Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder

Care (Ecosystem) (Attachment 1). The Ecosystem emphasizes resilience and social determinants of health with the aim toward building resilient and recovery-ready individuals and communities, as well as providing a clear system of care pathway that is person-centered and recovery-oriented. One that is also focused on individuals, improved long-term recovery outcomes and increased resiliency rather than solely on acute-and crisis-centric care.

The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) 2023-2026

Strategic Plan integrates four overarching guiding principles across all policies and programs. Recovery is one of these four principles, which SAMHSA describes as follows: “Recovery promotes the expectation that all individuals, including those with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and mental illnesses, can thrive.

Recovery is more than abstinence or symptom remission; rather it is based on the goal and expectation of living well and thriving.” SAMHSA not only envisions individuals achieving recovery but also supports developing and sustaining recovery-oriented systems of care and creating recovery-facilitating environments.

The system of care’s foundational elements are rooted in SAMHSA’s definition of recovery from mental disorders and/or substance use disorder, which is defined as, “[a] process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.”

It is developed from the four major dimensions that support a life in recovery that SAMHSA identifies as health, home, community and purpose. SAMHSA also recognizes that setbacks are a natural part of life and that resilience is a key component of recovery.

CSD intends that when anyone with a substance use or co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorder seeks help, they are met with the knowledge and belief of hope and that they can recover and/or manage their conditions successfully. SAMHSA recognizes that recovery considers cultural and community expectations and is understood and embraced differently across diverse populations.

Opioid Settlement Funds

On March 22, 2022, the BCC approved participation in the Florida Opioid Agreement and Statewide

Response Agreement and authorized the Mayor to execute the Subdivision Settlement and Participation

Form.

mailto:CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV.

The County worked with the Palm Beach County League of Cities to secure inter-local agreements with

Palm Beach County Municipalities that represent more than 50% of municipalities’ total population, as required by the Florida Plan. Palm Beach County submitted its Florida Opioid Agreement and Statewide

Response Agreement Qualified County Qualification Form (Qualification Form) to the State of Florida on

April 12, 2022, FL_Opioids_Allocation_SW_Resp_Agreement.pdf. In the Qualification Form, Palm Beach

County certified:

• The County has a population of at least 300,000 and an opioid taskforce or other similar board, commission, council, or entity, including some existing sub-unit of the County's government responsible for substance abuse prevention, treatment, or recovery of which it is a member, or it operates in connection with its municipalities or others on a local regional basis.

• The County has an abatement plan that has been adopted or utilized to respond to the opioid epidemic.

• The County was, as of December 31, 2021, either providing or is contracting with others to provide substance use, prevention, recovery, and treatment services to its citizens.

• The County has entered into an inter-local agreement with at least 50% of the municipalities (by population) located within the County.

The State of Florida established three distinct opioid settlement funds: State Fund, Regional Fund, and

City/County Fund. Palm Beach County receives annual disbursements from the Regional Fund as a

Qualified County and the City/County Fund, wherein settlement proceeds go to cities and counties directly and the city or county determines how monies are spent. Palm Beach County will realize a total of

$97,694,428.99 in Regional Funds and $24,791,658.48 in City/County Funds through 2039.

In November 2022, the BCC approved the establishment of the Advisory Committee on Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders (BHSUCOD) and declared the BCC’s expressed approval of a person-centered, recovery-oriented system of care. (Resolution R2022-1340) Resolution R2022-1340 PDF.

The BHSUCOD is charged with enhancing the County's capacity and effectiveness in formulating behavioral health and substance use disorder policies as well as offering recommendations regarding the

County's provision of services to its citizens. It is also responsible for making recommendations on responding to the opioid epidemic, as provided in section 17.42 of the Florida Statutes (2022), entitled

“Opioid Settlement Clearing Trust Fund” and complies with the Florida Plan requirement to have an opioid taskforce or other similar board.

In March 2024, the BHSUCOD released a draft update to the 2022 Plan. The BHSUCOD received regular community input and established a two-week period to receive public comment on the Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Plan 2024 (2024 Plan). Following this public comment period, a thematic analysis was conducted and incorporated into the final 2024 Plan that the BHSUCOD approved in May

2024. The BCC reviewed the 2024 Plan in May 2024, wherein it also received public comment. On October

22, 2024, the BCC unanimously approved the final version of the 2024 Plan, which incorporated public comments, and the opioid settlement fund expense plan as presented to the BCC. Furthermore, it also adopted the BHSUCOD’s recommendation that opioid settlement funds should be spent as follows: 90 percent (90%) on social determinants of health prioritizing housing, recovery supports, care coordination, and environmental strategies to include youth, families, and community education; and 10 percent (10%) on deep-end and crisis care. In doing so, the BCC recognized that prior focuses on acute crisis care have not provided long-term results in the absence of addressing basic needs and other supportive services.

Community members and members of the BHSUCOD stressed that the funds received through the opioid settlement were gathered on the backs of individuals and families who have suffered and continue to suffer.

https://discover.pbcgov.org/communityservices/financiallyassisted/PDF/2025/ATTACHMENT_2_FL_Opioids_Allocation_SW_Resp_Agreement.pdf https://discover.pbcgov.org/communityservices/BHSUCOD/Documents/Resolution.pdf

The memories of those lost cannot be forgotten as the County endeavors to move forward from crisis-focused care to person-oriented solutions.

The adopted 2024 Plan details the number of initiatives and their outcomes that have been executed to date to achieve a true person-centered, recovery-oriented system of care; an ecosystem of resilience and recovery that creates recovery-ready communities. It also details recommendations by the BHSUCOD pursuant to its responsibilities related to the Opioid Settlement Clearing Trust Fund.

The BHSUCOD reaffirmed its position in the 2024 Plan that one overdose death is one overdose death too many and that one death by suicide is also one too many. It wishes to see continued reductions, which may never arrive at zero, but believes tracking overdose death rates should not be the singular outcome measure of the County’s efforts.

The BHSUCOD also supports the County’s ongoing efforts to measure its initiatives through a resilience and recovery capital framework because of its ability to capture resilience, health, well-being, social determinants of health, and risk factors.

See 2024 Plan at:

The Behavioral Health and Substance Use Master Plan 2024

A. PROGRAM OVERVIEW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

The County’s collective and collaborative efforts have been directed at planning, developing and executing a comprehensive person-centered, recovery-oriented ecosystem of care. The County measures its initiatives primarily through a resilience and recovery capital framework because of its ability to capture resilience, health, well-being, social determinants of health and risk factors. Details on each of the levels can be found in (Attachment 1)

Resilience and Recovery Capital Indexing

CSD utilizes the Recovery Capital Index (RCI) to measure and assess resilience and recovery capital (RCI

Quick Guide Attachment 2). It was deployed, system wide in 2019 and is key to measuring the system of care’s success. The RCI is a validated assessment tool that provides a comprehensive picture of a person’s well-being and allows for a personalized approach to care. It measures health and wellness using three domains (social, personal and cultural capital) and is comprised of twenty-two components. The components provide a comprehensive baseline and, over time, allows for tracking of individual progress and tailored support, as well as intervention effectiveness.

An alternative version, called the Resiliency Capital Index, was developed over time for family members and loved ones of people struggling with SUD. In the resilience version, any reference to "recovery" is removed and replaced with notions of life improvement, wellness, and well-being.

In September 2025, CommonlyWell re-assessed all RCI completions since December 2019, and normalized scoring due to the effects of COVID (2019-2021) and screened out participants that completed more than one RCI within a seven (7) day period. Ultimately, 7,200 RCI responses were analyzed with the following

Mean (Average) and Median component scores. The five highest Average component scores demonstrate

Resilience Factors and the five lowest Average component scores indicate Risk Factors.

https://discover.pbc.gov/communityservices/BHSUCOD/Documents/BHSUCOD2024plan_051324_final.pdf

Resilience

Indicators

Mean

Score

Median Risk Indicators Mean

Score

Median

Sense of Purpose 81.0 87.5 Financial Well-

Being

41.2 41.7

Beliefs 76.3 77.1 Knowledge and

Skills

48.9 50.0

Spirituality

(Component)

73.6 75.0 Employment 50.6 50.0

Healthy Lifestyle 72.2 75.0 Basic Needs

(Component)

55.8

50.0

Safety 72.2 75.0 Transportation 56.9 54.2

Additional analysis identified the following factors that most strongly influence the top end of scores

(resilience):

High-scoring and strongly associated components:

Social Healthy Lifestyle (Mean: 72.2; Median 75.0)

Social Safety (Mean: 72.2; Median 75.0)

Cultural Beliefs (Mean: 76.3; Median 75.0)

Cultural Spirituality (Component) (Mean: 73.6; Median 77.1)

Cultural Sense of Purpose (Mean: 81.0; Median: 87.5)

Conclusion: Improvements in Social Capital (especially healthy lifestyle/activities, safety, support and network) and Cultural Capital (purpose, beliefs/values, spirituality) are the strongest characteristics of high total recovery capital.

Low-scoring and strongly associated components at the low end of scores (risk) that were identified are:

Personal Financial Well-Being (Mean: 41.2; Median: 41.7)

Personal Employment (Mean: 50.6; Median: 50.0)

Personal Knowledge & Skills (Mean: 48.9; Median 50.0)

Personal Basic Needs (Mean: 55.8; Median: 54.2)

Personal Transportation (Mean: 56.9; Median 50.0)

An additional barrier that the scores show, which is not in the bottom five risk factors but still on the low side, is Social Access to Healthcare (Mean: 59.7; Median: 58.3)

What this means is that RCI scores that fall on the lower end are largely driven by economic and access to basic needs (finances, employment, skills, transportation). Thus, these are the clearest risk levers applicants should consider for program design, directionality and funding priorities to influence positive impact, particularly in building recovery-ready and resilient communities.

Social Determinants of Health

Critical to the BCC’s goal of establishing a person-centered, recovery-oriented ecosystem of care is placing focus on social determinants of health (SDoH). CSD has engaged Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU’s)

Center for Integrated Recovery and Wellness Studies to continue its research related to resilience and recovery capital and its relationship to SDoH to strengthen individual and community health, wellness and recovery from substance use disorder and mental illness.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Disease Prevention and Health

Promotion define SDoH as the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.

SDoH are grouped into five domains: economic stability, education access and quality, health care access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, and social and community context.

SAMHSA recognizes the importance of addressing SDoH as key levers to achieving improved outcomes for people with behavioral health conditions. The White House Domestic Policy Council (DPC) in its

2023 Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health emphasizes the fact that improving health and well-being across America requires addressing the social circumstances and related environmental hazards and exposures that impact health outcomes.

An inability to meet these social needs puts individuals at higher risk for exacerbating health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, depression, cancer, and diabetes, according to the DPC. Compounding the problem, unmet social needs can cause major disparities in health outcomes that may be predetermined by geography, race, ethnicity, age, income, disability status, and several other factors.

As the Palm Beach County RCI data discussed above demonstrate, the primary factors contributing to low

RCI scores are based on SDoH factors (personal financial well-being, employment, knowledge and skills, basic needs, transportation, and social access to healthcare).

B. SERVICE CATEGORY

Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners (BCC) Community Services Department (CSD) invites eligible entities to submit proposals for the Opioid Settlement Funds Recovery Supports Service Category as defined in this NOFO, for Contract Terms commencing October 1, 2026, through June 30, 20278.

Recovery Supports Category

The County is seeking qualified applicants with demonstrated experience in the development, implementation, management, and support of peer-led Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) and

Recovery Community Centers (RCCs), collectively referred to as Recovery Hubs, throughout Palm Beach

County.

Applicants must demonstrate expertise in recovery-oriented systems of care and a comprehensive understanding of the critical role that peer-led services play in promoting long-term recovery for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders. Proposed Recovery Hubs should provide person-centered, recovery-focused services that enhance access to care, reduce barriers to treatment and recovery, and improve community integration and long-term recovery outcomes.

Applicants shall also demonstrate a clear strategy for developing and sustaining collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders across Palm Beach County, including, but not limited to, the Healthcare District of

Palm Beach County, Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network (SEFBHN), licensed treatment providers, community-based organizations, healthcare systems, specialty courts, the criminal justice system, law enforcement, fire rescue agencies, transportation providers, CareerSource Palm Beach County, legal service organizations, housing providers, and other recovery support partners.

The proposal should describe how these partnerships will create an integrated, coordinated, and efficient system of care that strengthens referral pathways, eliminates duplication of services, improves care coordination, and ensures individuals can access the full continuum of behavioral health, substance use, recovery support, and social determinants of health services. Applicants should further demonstrate their ability to leverage community resources and establish sustainable collaborative networks that advance a "no wrong door" approach to service delivery for Palm Beach County residents experiencing behavioral health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

Applicants will be expected to establish or continue operating a countywide RCO that supports multiple

RCCs/Recovery Hubs and promotes person-centered, recovery-focused services. Particular emphasis shall be placed on serving communities disproportionately impacted by substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, while fostering recovery capital, community engagement, and long-term recovery outcomes.

Recovery Hubs shall function as non-clinical, peer-driven environments and shall not provide clinical treatment services or any services requiring county, state, or federal licensure. Instead, Recovery Hubs shall offer recovery support services designed to assist individuals at all stages of recovery and to strengthen community-based recovery networks.

Recovery Hubs should employ Peer Recovery Support Specialists who are certified through the Florida

Certification Board or obtain certification within the timeframe required by applicable state standards. Peer staff should have lived experience and be equipped to provide mentoring, advocacy, navigation, and support services that promote sustained recovery.

At a minimum, Recovery Hubs should provide:

• Peer-led recovery support services and recovery coaching;

• Recovery-focused programming and mutual aid opportunities;

• Assistance with employment, housing, transportation, education, and other social determinants of health;

• Training, workforce development, and leadership opportunities for individuals in recovery;

• Community outreach, engagement, and recovery advocacy activities;

• Family support and recovery education opportunities; and

• Additional community-driven services that reflect the unique needs, strengths, and priorities of the populations and neighborhoods being served.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to build partnerships with community stakeholders, promote recovery inclusion, reduce stigma, and support the development of a sustainable recovery ecosystem throughout Palm Beach County.

It is expected that applicants obtain or maintain Alliance for Recovery Centered Organizations (ARCO)

Membership. As well as ensuring that peer support services are led by individuals with lived experience and in recovery. Peer support services have been recognized as critical to long-term recovery outcomes. The

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the American Society of

Addiction Medicine (ASAM) recognize recovery supports as integral to the spectrum of recovery. Research has shown that there is a direct correlation between the amount of time spent at an RCC and an individual’s sustained recovery (Kelly, J. 2015, “Characterization and Evaluation of Addiction Recovery Community

Centers”).

Priority population: Marginalized Communities

Priority Population: Individuals (Young adults, adults, and Families) with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders. Individuals who are involved in multiple systems of care (i.e. Justice System, Child Welfare, Homelessness) should be given priority.

In addition, priority will be given to Applicants that provide services to Marginalized Communities within the following areas: Tri-city Glades, Riviera Beach, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach, and Delray

Beach. Substance use and behavioral health disorders are significant public health issues that impact people across all demographics. Marginalized groups, including those involved in the criminal justice system, living in poverty, individuals who are uninsured and/or underinsured, and people with disabilities, disproportionately face high rates of substance use and/or co-occurring disorders. Also, marginalized communities have disproportionately lower rates of access to treatment and healthcare services and higher rates of incarceration and recidivism.

OSF Funding Requirements

Individuals served through OSF funding must be residents of Palm Beach County, and all activities must take place within Palm Beach County.

Monies from the opioid settlement fund shall be expended to expand the availability of services and supports described in the Master Plan and not to supplant funding otherwise available for those purposes. OSF funding is to be utilized as funding of last resort, meaning that other existing funding, such as insurance to pay for services, shall be exhausted before OSF funding is used. Funding shall be used exclusively to fund the programs or projects that align with the goals of the 2024 Plan and are a Core Strategy and/or an

Approved Use under the State Opioid Settlement Agreement.

Proposals submitted for the OSF Funding shall:

• Demonstrate alignment with Palm Beach County’s Resilience and Recovery Ecosystem of

Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Care. (See Attachment 1)

• Demonstrate alignment with the 2024 Plan. The Behavioral Health and Substance Use Master Plan

• Identify the Core Strategies (Schedule A) and/or Approved Uses (Schedule B) that the proposal meets and identify how funding will be allocated and used for each core strategy and/or approved use.

• Agree to utilize evidence-based or evidence-informed practices with fidelity.

• Agree to measure individual and/or community resilience through regular administration of the

Resiliency/Recovery Capital Index Survey.

• Agree to participate in the County’s Shaping a Healthier Palm Beach County campaign.

• Agree to participate in research related to initiatives.

• Comply with the OSF Programmatic Requirements.

• Comply with State and County reporting requirements for OSF funds. (See Attachment 3)

• Comply with 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, which provides uniform administrative requirements, cost principles and audit requirements applicable to this funding source. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200.

C. FUNDING AVAILABILITY

To be considered for any funding, an applicant must complete and fully submit at least one (1) proposal in the Recovery Supports- Recovery Hub subcategory.

The BCC determines available funding for each of the fiscal years covered by this NOFO. The total funding available for the contract term is $1,300,000, contingent on appropriation by the BCC.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200

Category Subcategory Estimated Funds

Available

Recovery Supports (Young adults, Adults, and Families Recovery Hub $1,300,000

Total $1,300,000

D. REQUIRED OUTCOMES

Programs and services in the Recovery Supports Category shall address the following outcomes, outputs, and performance measures:

Recovery Supports – Outputs

Outcome Participants will maintain engagement at the Recovery Community Center

Indicator Number of new RCC participant visits

Indicator Number of returning RCC participant visits

Indicator Number of RCC participants who attended training

Indicator Number of RCC participants attended social community events

Recovery Supports- Outcomes

Outcome Participants will improve resilience as evidenced by a 1 (one) point increase on the

RCI from baseline to the last recorded RCI within the fiscal year

Indicator (Year 1)

70% of participants will improve resilience as evidenced by a 1 (one) point increase on the RCI from baseline to the last recorded RCI within the fiscal year.

Indicator (Year 2)

70% of participants will improve resilience as evidenced by a 1 (one) point increase on the RCI from baseline to last recorded RCI within the fiscal year.

Outcome Participants will remain engaged in services for program duration (as defined by Agency).

Indicator

(Year 1) 70% of Participants will remain engaged in services for program duration (as defined by the Agency).

(Year 2 & 3) 80% of Participants will remain engaged in services for program duration (as defined by the Agency).

Outcome Participants will gain employment.

Indicator

% of participants will gain employment within xx months from program enrollment.

Outcome Participants will enroll in college/ vocational education.

% of participants will enroll in college/ vocational education within xx months from program enrollment.

Outcome Participants will acquire housing.

% of participants will acquire housing within xx months from program enrollment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPOSALS

Measurement Tools

The RCI is to be utilized with Young Adult and Adult populations.

Outcomes

Program Outcomes are required to be in the logic model. By submitting a proposal, the Applicant Agency agrees to address and measure the outcomes noted in this NOFO Guidance document. Applicants are to use the outcome indicators as identified in this NOFO for each proposal submitted.

Continuous Quality Management (CQM)

All proposals will be required to develop and implement a CQM Plan and may allocate up to 5% of funds awarded to support the organization’s CQM Plan.

Data Collection and Tools

Applicant Agencies serving individuals with Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders must agree to utilize and adhere to protocols for ongoing use of the RCI to measure resiliency (recovery) capital, which is every 30 days, as well as utilize the results of the RCI survey to develop an individualized recovery

(resiliency) plan.

Applicant Agencies are required to administer Satisfaction Surveys, at minimum, at the time of discharge.

It is recommended that surveys are distributed to participants while involved in services so that results can be used to modify approaches and/or strategies during program implementation. Survey results are to be reported on a rolling quarterly basis via email to the Grant Compliance Specialist for the Office of

Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder (OBHSUD).

Applicant Agencies are required to submit utilization and outcomes reports quarterly via SAMIS, with utilization reports submitted within the Fiscal module (along with invoices) and outcomes reports in the

Delivery module.

Applicant Agencies are required to comply with State and County OSF reporting requirements. (See

Attachment 3)

Applicant Agencies will be required to register with the State to gain access to the Florida Opioid

Implementation and Financial Reporting System (FOIFRS). To obtain access to FOIFRS, an access request email should be sent to: HQW.SAMH.Opioid.Data.Access.Support@myflfamilies.com mailto:HQW.SAMH.Opioid.Data.Access.Support@myflfamilies.com

Data Software

Applicant Agencies applying for funding will be required to enter data into the Client Management

Information Services (CMIS) Software system, or the Agency may seek approval from the County to use an approved data tracking spreadsheet.

Applicant Agencies will be required to register for access to the Online System for Community Access to

Resources and Social Services (OSCARSS) system and utilize the Resource & Referral Portal.

https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/CommSvcLogin/Main/WelcomePage.aspx

See SECTION VII – DEFINITIONS for definitions of populations and key principles.

Continuous Quality Management Projects

Applicant Agencies will be required to submit a Continuous Quality Management Project. This CQM submission will not be included as part of scoring.

Quality Management is a systematic, structured, and continuous approach to meet or exceed established professional standards and user expectations. Quality management is implemented by using tools and techniques to measure performance and improve processes through three main components: quality infrastructure, performance measurement, and quality improvement.

Through the initial term of the Agreement, an agency will evaluate its progress toward achieving the target goals stated in the program logic model. After self-assessment of its performance, agencies will work with the County to identify which outcome on the logic model it wants to improve, what strategy or intervention it will use to improve the CQM outcome and what its targeted change will be.

The targets and outcomes listed in the logic model will be evaluated, at a minimum, on an annual basis.

SECTION II: PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Applicants shall submit project applications, along with required supporting materials, through the CSD

NOFO submission website, located at:

https://pbcc.samis.io/go/nofo/

All documents must be submitted by the deadline date and time, per application instructions.

Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed.

Applicants must submit at least one (1) online application package to be considered for funding.

Note: Proposals without a specified Service Category will be considered non-responsive and will not be reviewed, scored or ranked. Each will be scored and ranked using the accompanying OSF scoring and ranking guide. ( See Attachment 4)

PUBLISH/RELEASE DATE

July 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/CommSvcLogin/Main/WelcomePage.aspx

DEADLINE DATE

Proposals submitted through the online application website must be completed and received by 12:00 PM

(Noon) EST on Monday, July 20, 2026. Proposals submitted after 12:00 PM. to the website will not be accepted or reviewed.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

CSD will hold a Technical Assistance conference for Applicants on July 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to

12:00 PM. This meeting will be available in person at the CSD Basement Conference Room or virtually via WebEx. Please check the CSD website for changes to the meeting location.

https://pbc-gov.webex.com/pbc-gov/j.php?MTID=m2da54bfb9c8474cb6bd8e6ced1ee8cc1

Meeting number/ Access code: 2311 156 5983

Password: 3ZFqExiJm43 (39373945 when dialing from a phone or video system)

Join by phone

+1-904-900-2303 United States Toll (Jacksonville)

1-844-621-3956 United States Toll Free

Members of the public who plan to attend the meeting in person are asked to notify CSD as soon as possible by email at CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV .

Communication Media Technology (CMT) may be accessed at the Community Services Department, located at 810 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, in the Basement Conference Room. The

Community Services Department is open to the public.

Anyone interested in additional information may contact CSD by mail at 810 Datura Street, West Palm

Beach, FL 33401, (ATTN: OSF NOFO) or by email at CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV .

Also, those wishing to make public comments may contact CSD by sending your comments via traditional mail to CSD at 810 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, (ATTN: OSF NOFO) or by email at CSD-

FAARFP@PBC.GOV .

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in this public meeting should contact CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV no later than three (3) business days prior to such meeting.

Persons who require special accommodations under the ADA or persons who require translation services for a meeting (free of charge), are asked to please call (561) 355-4230 or email CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV at least five business days in advance. Hearing impaired individuals are requested to telephone the Florida

Relay System at #711.

Technical assistance questions, including any questions or clarifications about the NOFO must be made in https://pbc-gov.webex.com/pbc-gov/j.php?MTID=m2da54bfb9c8474cb6bd8e6ced1ee8cc1 mailto:CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV mailto:CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV mailto:CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV mailto:CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV mailto:CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV writing and emailed to CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV. All questions and answers are required to be made available to the public and all applicants. Questions and answers will be posted and continuously updated through July 17, 2026, at:

https://discover.pbcgov.org/communityservices/financiallyassisted/Pages/RFP.aspx

The deadline for submitting questions to CSD is 12:00 PM (Noon) EST on July 15, 2026, which is one (1) business day before the submission deadline.

This NOFO is issued, as well as any addenda, for the BCC by CSD.

CONTACT PERSONS FOR OSF NOFO:

The contact person is CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS/TIMELINE

FY 2026 OSF RECOVERY SUPPORTS NOFO TIMELINE

DATE ITEM RESPONSIBLE

July 6, 2026 FY 2026 NOFO for OSF is posted for release on October 10, 2025, in Advantage

CSD

July 6, 2026 FY 2026 NOFO for OSF is posted on the FAA NOFO Website:

https://discover.pbcgov.org/communityservices/financi allyassisted/Pages/RFP.aspx

CSD

July 6, 2026 OSF NOFO Release Day - Available for Public at 5:00

PM EST

CSD

July 7, 2026 Virtual Technical Assistance Conference

10:00 AM EST

CSD and Applicants

July 14, 2026 OSF NOFO Review Panelists Training CSD

July 17, 2026 Final day to submit written questions 12:00 PM (Noon) EST

Applicants

July 20, 2026 OSF NOFO PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

DEADLINE – 12:00 (Noon) PM EST

Applicants

July 20, 2026 Cone of Silence Begins for OSF NOFO CSD, Applicants, Reviewers, BCC

July 27, 2026 Recovery Supports – HUB Review Panels meet to review and score proposals

Contracts, BHSUD and

Reviewers

July 27, 2026 Staff reconciles review panel scoring, ranking, and funding availability to develop recommended allocations

CSD

July 28, 2026 Staff posts scoring results on the Webpage CSD

August 6, 2026 Final date to file a Funding Grievance Applicants mailto:CSD-FAARFP@PBCGOV.ORG https://discover.pbcgov.org/communityservices/financiallyassisted/Pages/RFP.aspx mailto:CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV

August 13, 2026 Presentation of FY 2026-2028 OSF Funding

Recommendations to BHSUCOD

CSD BHSUD

October 6, 2026 OSF Contracts Presented to the BCC for

Approval

CSD

October 6, 2026 Cone of Silence Ends for FY 2026 NOFO for OSF CSD, Applicants, Reviewers, BCC

EXPENSE OF PROJECT APPLICATION

All expenses incurred with the preparation and submission of proposals to the County, or any work performed in connection therewith, shall be borne by applicants. No payment will be made for proposals received or for any other effort required of or made by applicants prior to commencement of work as defined by an agreement approved by the BCC.

PROJECT APPLICATIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Applicants are hereby notified that all information submitted as part of, or in support of, OSF applications will be available for public inspection in compliance with the Florida Public Records Act.

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified entities submitting applications for OSF funding shall meet all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Applicants must be nonprofit organizations. For-profit and government entities are not eligible to apply for or to be subrecipients of OSF funds. All subrecipients must at a minimum, meet the eligibility standards described below:

Nonprofit Applicants must:

• Hold current and valid 501(c)(3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.

• Hold current and valid 501(c)(4) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. * Funding cannot be used for Lobbying- See OSF BHSUD Contract Template Attachment 14.

• Be chartered or registered with the Florida Department of State.

• Be incorporated for at least one agency fiscal year.

• Have provided the services for at least six (6) months.

• Demonstrate accountability through the submission of acceptable financial audits performed by an independent auditor. If unable to provide an acceptable financial audit performed by an independent auditor, a fiscal agent will be considered as applicable.

• Create a Vendor Registration Account OR activate an existing Vendor Registration Account through Palm Beach County Purchasing Department’s Vendor Self Service (VSS) system, which can be accessed at:

https://pbcvssp.co.palm-beach.fl.us/webapp/vssp/AltSelfService.

• Maintain contractual liability insurance substantially similar to the terms listed in Attachment 12:

INSURANCE, if awarded funding.

While not a requirement, Applicants are strongly encouraged to hold accreditation from Nonprofits

First. Agencies are encouraged to join Nonprofits First as a Member.

https://pbcvssp.co.palm-beach.fl.us/webapp/vssp/AltSelfService

CONE OF SILENCE

This NOFO includes a Cone of Silence. The Cone of Silence will apply from the date the NOFO is due back to the department, which is July 20, 2026, until the final OSF contract agreements are approved by the BCC (approximately October 6, 2026).

All parties interested in submitting a proposal are hereby advised of the following:

Lobbying - Cone of Silence

Applicants are advised that the "Palm Beach County Lobbyist Registration Ordinance" (Ordinance) is in effect. A copy of the Ordinance can be accessed at:

https://discover.pbcgov.org/Intergovernmental-

Affairs/legislativeaffairs/Misc_Documents/Lobbyist_Registration_Ordinance.pdf

Applicants shall read and familiarize themselves with all of the provisions of said Ordinance, but for convenience, the provisions relating to the Cone of Silence have been summarized here.

"Cone of Silence" means a prohibition on any non-written communication regarding this NOFO between any Applicant/Respondent or Applicant’s/Respondent’s representative and any County

Commissioner or Commissioner's staff, any member of a local governing body or the member’s staff, a mayor or chief executive officer that is not a member of a local governing body or the mayor or chief executive officer’s staff, or any employee authorized to act on behalf of the commission or local governing body to award a contract.

An Applicant’s representative shall include but not be limited to the Applicant's employee, partner, officer, director or consultant, lobbyist, or any, actual or potential subcontractor or consultant of the Applicant.

The Cone of Silence is in effect as of the submittal deadline. The provisions of this Ordinance shall not apply to oral communications at any public proceeding, including technical assistance conferences, and contract negotiations during any public meeting. The Cone of Silence shall not apply to contract negotiations between any employee and the intended awardee and any dispute resolution process following the filing of a protest. The Cone of Silence shall terminate at the time that the BCC awards or approves a contract, when all proposals are rejected, or when an action is otherwise taken that ends the solicitation process.

SECTION III: SCOPE OF SERVICES

ANTICIPATED TERMS OF SERVICE

OSF Funding Term: October 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028, OSF Start Date: October 1, 2026 (State 2026-2027 Fiscal Year)

OSF End Date: June 30, 2028 (State 2027-2028 Fiscal Year)

All contracts are contingent upon annual appropriations and approval by the BCC.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Proposal Guarantee

Proposer guarantees their commitment, compliance, and adherence to all requirements of the NOFO by submission of their proposal.

https://discover.pbcgov.org/Intergovernmental-Affairs/legislativeaffairs/Misc_Documents/Lobbyist_Registration_Ordinance.pdf https://discover.pbcgov.org/Intergovernmental-Affairs/legislativeaffairs/Misc_Documents/Lobbyist_Registration_Ordinance.pdf

2. Modified Proposals

Proposer may save any unfinished on-line proposal and continue to modify the proposal until the proposal is submitted. Once submitted, the proposal can no longer be modified.

3. Late Proposals, Late Modified Proposals

Proposals and/or modifications to proposals submitted after the deadline are late and will not be considered.

4. Palm Beach County Office of the Inspector General Audit Requirements

Palm Beach County has established the Office of the Inspector General in Palm Beach County under Article XII, Section 2-422, as may be amended, to provide independent oversight of County and Municipal operations (Article XII, Section 2-423). It also has the authority to detect and prevent fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct, and other abuses by elected and appointed officials and employees, agencies and instrumentalities, contractors, their subcontractors and lower tier subcontractors, and other parties doing business with the county or a municipality and/or receiving county or municipal funds. Its aim is to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in government and conduct audits and investigations of, require production of documents from, and receive full and unrestricted access to the records.

The Inspector General has the power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and inspect the activities of the agency, its officers, agents, employees, and lobbyists in order to ensure compliance with contract requirements and detect corruption and fraud. Failure to cooperate with the Inspector

General or interference or impeding any investigation shall be in violation of Palm Beach County

Code 2-421 through 2-440, and punished pursuant to Section 125.69, Florida Statutes, in the same manner as a second-degree misdemeanor.

5. Commencement of Work

The County’s obligation will commence when the contract is approved by the Board of County

Commissioners or their designee and upon written notice to the proposer. The County may set a different starting date for the contract. The County will not be responsible for any work done by the proposer, even work done in good faith, if it occurs prior to the contract start date set by the

County.

6. Non- Discrimination

The COUNTY is committed to assuring equal opportunity in the award of contracts and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination. Pursuant to Palm Beach County Resolution R2025-0748, as may be amended, the AGENCY warrants and represents that throughout the term of the Agreement, including any renewals thereof, if applicable, all of its employees are treated equally during employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Failure to meet this requirement shall be considered default of the Agreement.

7. As a condition of entering into this Agreement, the AGENCY represents and warrants that it will comply with the COUNTY’S Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy as described in Resolution R2025-

0748, as amended. As part of such compliance, the AGENCY shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or genetic information in the solicitation, selection, hiring or commercial treatment of subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, or commercial customers, nor shall the AGENCY retaliate against any person for reporting instances of such discrimination. The AGENCY shall provide equal opportunity for subcontractors, vendors and suppliers to participate in all of its public sector and private sector subcontracting and supply opportunities, provided that nothing contained in this clause shall prohibit or limit otherwise lawful efforts to remedy the effects of marketplace discrimination that have occurred or are occurring in the COUNTY’S relevant marketplace in Palm

Beach County.

The AGENCY understands and agrees that a material violation of this clause shall be considered a material breach of this Agreement and may result in termination of this Agreement, disqualification or debarment of the company from participating in COUNTY contracts, or other sanctions. This clause is not enforceable by or for the benefit of, and creates no obligation to, any third party. AGENCY shall include this language in its subcontracts.

8. Additional terms and conditions will be included in the program agreement and are contained on the

CSD website.

9. OSF funding requires compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, State and County requirements.

10. Required Elements for Proposals

All proposals must:

• Demonstrate alignment with Palm Beach County’s Resilience and Recovery Ecosystem of

Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Care. (See Attachment 1)

• Demonstrate alignment with the 2024 Plan. The Behavioral Health and Substance Use Master

Plan 2024

• Identify the Core Strategies and/or Approved Uses that the proposal meets and identify how funding will be allocated for each Core Strategy or Approved Use.

• Agree to utilize evidence-based or evidence-informed practices with fidelity.

• Agree to measure individual recovery/resilience through regular administration of the

Resiliency/Recovery Capital Index Survey.

• Agree to participate in the County’s Shaping a Healthier Palm Beach County campaign.

• Agree to participate in research related to initiatives.

• Comply with the OSF Programmatic Requirements.

• Comply with State and County reporting requirements for OSF funds. (See Attachment 3)

• Comply with the requirements of 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, as amended, including all applicable Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit

Requirements for Federal Awards. The Contractor shall ensure that all activities, costs, documentation, and reporting associated with this funding source are conducted in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200 and any other applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and grant requirements.

Additionally, all proposals shall be:

• Scalable

• Data-driven

• Incorporate and integrate into planning SAMHSA’s definition of Recovery and the four (4) major dimensions that support a life in recovery.

• Include Multisystemic Resilience Factors in the implementation of the proposal, such as:

• Providing services through a trauma informed lens

• Instilling a sense of belonging, connection

• Instilling hope

• Instilling purpose and a sense of meaning

• Supportive of positive habits, routines, rituals, traditions, celebrations

11. Scoring

Qualified entities are invited to submit applications to provide services to Palm Beach County residents.

The Review Panel will score all proposals based on how clear the proposal is, how comprehensively it addresses the subcategory, including what was noted in terms of what the County is looking to fund, and overall, how responsive it is to the requirements that have been outlined in this NOFO. Although scoring is done individually by each panelist, part of the scoring process includes discussing amongst the panelists, each proposal’s strengths, missed opportunities and overall quality.

The SCORE awarded to a proposal is reflective of how competitive the proposal is. (See Attachment 4)

12. Ranking

After all proposals in the subcategories are scored, the panel of reviewers will rank all proposals based on how critical the services are to the ecosystem of care. The order of ranking must be by consensus of all reviewers on the panel. (See Attachment 4)

13. Government and Corporate Activism

In accordance with section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, Palm Beach County and CSD, including all members of any Review Panel team, will not (1) give preference to a Proposer based on the Proposer’s social, political, or ideological interest and (2) request any information or documentation relating to a

Proposer’s social, political, or ideological interests.

14. Experiencing Unforeseen Technical Issues:

An applicant that experiences unforeseen technical issues beyond its control with the WebAuthor/SAMIS system, which prevents it from submitting its application by the deadline, must contact the

CSDFAARFP@PBC.GOV to report the technical issue, Monday through Friday between the hours of

9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT within 24 hours after the application deadline to request approval to submit its application after the deadline. The applicant's email must describe the technical difficulties, and must include a timeline of the applicant's submission efforts. Note:

CSD does not automatically approve requests to submit a late application even in the event of technological difficulties.