LETTER_OF_INTEREST:_Washington_County_Young_Adult_Recovery_Center.pdf

LETTER OF INTEREST

LETTER OF INTEREST: WASHINGTON COUNTY YOUNG ADULT

RECOVERY CENTER

(NO. 2026.073-LOI)

FOR

Washington County, Oregon

RELEASE DATE: August 21, 2026 DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: August 28, 2026

RESPONSE DEADLINE: September 4, 2026, 2:00 pm

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

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

LETTER OF INTEREST: Washington County Young Adult Recovery Center

1. Introduction

2. Scope of Work

3. Vendor Questionnaire

LETTER OF INTEREST: Washington County Young Adult Recovery Center

1. 1. Introduction

1. 1.1. 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.

2. 1.2. 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.

3. 1.3. Contact Information

Kiersten Vanderhoof Senior Procurement Analyst 155 North First Ave, Ste 270, MS 28 Hillsboro, OR 97124 Email: kiersten_vanderhoof@washingtoncountyor.gov Phone: (503) 846-3585 Department:

HHS

4. 1.4. Timeline

Release Project Date August 21, 2026

Question Submission Deadline August 28, 2026, 5:00pm

Submission Deadline September 4, 2026, 2:00pm mailto:kiersten_vanderhoof@washingtoncountyor.gov tel:(503)846-3585

Contractor Selection Date September 11, 2026

LETTER OF INTEREST: Washington County Young Adult Recovery Center

2. 2. Scope of Work

1. 2.1. Overview

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.

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

LETTER OF INTEREST: Washington County Young Adult Recovery Center disperse. Contract terms are for each year with an option to renew for five years. Contracts are subject to the availability of funds.

2. 2.2. 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

3. 2.3. The Provider may also offer the following peer-delivered services

A. Aftercare and Recovery Support

B. 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:

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

2. Promote positive SUD treatment/recovery outcomes; and,

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

C. 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:

1. Physical Health costs, including naloxone;

2. Transportation and travel;

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

4. Contingency management; and,

5. Equipment

D. Care Coordination

E. Case Management

F. Supported Employment/Education

4. 2.4. The Provider shall be responsible for the following:

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

B. 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.

C. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

I. Participate in service compliance reviews.

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

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

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

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

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5. 2.5. 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:

A. 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.

B. 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.

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

D. 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.

6. 2.6. LOI Response Instructions

The LOI response must include all of the following:

A. Confirmation that the respondent will deliver the Scope of Work as described above;

B. Confirmation that the respondent will adhere to the responsibilities outlined in the Respoinsibilities Section, and;

C. Confirmation that the respondent meets all Qualifications outlined above..

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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3. 4. Vendor Questionnaire

The County reserves the right to request references and verify qualifications prior to contract award.

1. 1. Letter of Interest* I acknowledge that submitting a response to this Letter of Interest signifies interst in performing the service(s) and submitting a proposal to an RFP if one is issued these services.

☐ Yes

☐ No *Response required

2. 2. Electronic Submittal* By electronically submitting this response the Supplier attests and certifies that:

1. Person completing this response represents that I am either authorized to bind the Supplier, or that I am submitting the Response on behalf of and at the direction of the Suppliers's representative authorized to contractually bind the Supplier.

2. I represent that the Supplier or its applicable representative(s) has reviewed the information contained in this Solicitation Package and that the information submitted is accurate.

3. Respondent agrees that the action of electronically submitting its response constitutes:

a. an electronic signature on the responses, generally,

b. an agreement to conduct business electronically,

c. an electronic signature on any form or section specifically calling for a signature, and

d. an affirmative agreement to any statement contained in the solicitation that requires a definite confirmation or acknowledgement.

☐ Yes

☐ No *Response required

3. 3. Information* Provide individual or business name, contact: name, phone number, and email address.

*Response required

4. 4. Credentials* By submittal of this electronic form I certify that I meet the minimum qualifications for performing the service(s) as outlined in this Request for Interest.

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☐ Please confirm *Response required

5. 5. Certification Requirements* Confirm provider employs Peer Wellness Specialists (PWS), Peer Support Specialists (PSS), and/or Certified Recovery Mentors (CRMs) and will maintain the certifications and credentials required for their respective roles.

☐ Please confirm *Response required

6. 6. Insurance Requirements* Provider understands and will comply with the following requirment. 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.

☐ Yes

☐ No *Response required

7. 7. Confirm experience* Provider has no less than five (5) years of experience providing peer-delivered services for young adults (aged 18-35) who use substances.

☐ Please confirm *Response required

8. 8. Location Requirement* 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.

Enter the address of the location that you currently own or lease.

*Response required

9. 9. Insurance Requirements* Confirm undestanding of the requirement below.

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

LETTER OF INTEREST: Washington County Young Adult Recovery Center contract execution. Providers must adhere to all requirements, including insurance limits that change during the course of funding.

☐ Please confirm *Response required

10. 10. Past Employment* Have you or a member of your staff been employed by Washington County in the last six months?

☐ Yes

☐ No *Response required

11. 11. Tax* The responder hereby certifies that they have complied with the tax laws of Oregon and all political subdivision of the State of Oregon, including ORS 305.620 and ORS chapters 316, 317 and 318. Responder understands that Washington County may terminate any contract if contractor fails to comply with any tax laws during the term of the contract.

☐ Yes

☐ No *Response required

12. 12. Oregon Secretary of State Business Registry* Enter your registry number without dashes or spaces. If you are not currently registered enter N/A. If you are the successful bidder you will be required to register with the Secretary of State in order to contract with the County, per OAR 125-246-0330.

*Response required

13. 13. Solicitation Awareness* How did you find out about this opportunity?

Select all that apply

☐ Oregon Buys

☐ Link was emailed directly to me

☐ Washington County Website

☐ DJC Oregon, Portland Tribune or other printed media

☐ Twitter, Facebook or other social media

☐ Planning Center, Plan room. etc

☐ Tradeshow/ Outreach Event

☐ Trade or Outreach printed publication *Response required