Legal Notice - JUUL Settlement Funding RFP.pdf

This is a legal notice issued by the County of Cortland, New York, soliciting sealed proposals for the utilization of JUUL Settlement Funding designated for Youth Treatment Initiatives. The Cortland County Health Department and County Legislature are seeking proposals from a broad range of entities, including non-profits, for-profits, academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and community-based organizations. The proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked "Request for Proposal - JUUL Settlement Funds for Youth Treatment Initiatives (RFP 26-HLT-010)" and delivered to the Clerk of the Legislature at Cortland County Office Building, 60 Central Avenue, 3rd Floor, Room 306, Cortland, NY 13045 by 2:30 p.m. on June 30, 2026. Each submission must include one original and one electronic copy on flash drive or compact disk. Written questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by close of business on June 15, 2026. All bids will be publicly opened at 2:30 PM on June 30, 2026, in Room 306 of the Cortland County Office Building. Bid materials, addendums, and responses are posted on the County website at http://ny-cortlandcounty.civicplus.com/Bids.aspx.

The funding originates from New York State's $112.7 million multi-state settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc., received in 2023 to combat the youth vaping epidemic. The JUUL Settlement Funds are distributed to New York State counties, school districts, and BOCES in annual increments for anti-vaping education, cessation services, enforcement of e-cigarette regulations, and research specifically intended to curb vaping-related illnesses and addiction among youth and young adults. No business enterprises have been awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years. The County of Cortland reserves the right to reject or waive any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities in procedure.