Peer Response to Overdose Q+A 7.26 (2).pdf
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- BPM058185
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- Maryland
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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) document from Caroline County Behavioral Health, an entity of the Caroline County Health Department in Maryland, seeking a qualified organization to provide a Certified Peer Support Specialist to respond to overdose emergency calls in conjunction with Caroline County Emergency Services. The specialist must respond in-person within one hour of notification and maintain 24/7 coverage availability. The primary responsibilities include providing immediate peer support to individuals and families affected by overdose, distributing Naloxone with instruction, navigating clients to treatment resources and community services, and completing referrals within two business days, with one-month follow-up for data tracking. When not actively responding to overdose calls, the specialist may perform related peer recovery support, case management, outreach, and community-based recovery duties. A pre-proposal meeting may be requested if submitted by August 14, 2026. Written questions are due August 21, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. EST. Proposals are due August 28, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. EST with bid opening on August 31, 2026. Award notification is anticipated September 4, 2026. The contract term runs from September 15, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with potential extension through amendment if funding becomes available.
The contract maximum is $74,175.65 on a reimbursement basis with monthly invoicing, with hours worked based solely on the number of overdose calls, service referrals, and follow-up requirements in Caroline County. Vendors must hold a Maryland Certificate of Good Standing or Tax Clearance Statement through the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. Evaluation criteria totaling 100 points include on-time submission with all required elements (10 points), comprehensive and innovative budget (10 points), understanding of services and client population (20 points), demonstrated experience and capacity (20 points), linkages with community-based service providers (20 points), and organizational capacity to provide services (20 points). Required submittals include cover letter, transmission letter, narrative, detailed budget with justification, contingency plan for staff absence, recent financial statements, substance abuse policy, certification credentials, minimum three reference letters from health organizations, liability insurance documentation, and tax clearance statement. Proposals must be submitted through the e-Maryland Marketplace.
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Certified Peer Support Specialist Response to Overdose Emergency Calls
Procurement ID#: BPM058185
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: How do I submit a proposal?
Answer: All submissions should be submitted to the e-Maryland Marketplace, eMMA.
Question: Can you elaborate on the contents of the Certificate of Good Standing/Tax Clearance Statement?
Answer: A certificate of Good Standing/Tax Clearance Statement ensures the business is registered to do business in Maryland. Reference for more information:
https://businessexpress.maryland.gov/manage/maintain-good-standing-status
Question: Our Certificate of Good Standing/Tax Clearance Statement is through 2024. Will you accept alternative documentation?
Answer: Our procurement policy states that a business must be in good standing and registered with the State of Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation in order to receive grant awards or funds from Caroline County Health Department. We review the SDAT webpage for vendor registration and status which is typically updated before you receive your certificate.
Question: Are you planning a pre-proposal conference?
Answer: A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 2pm EST.
The meeting agenda and virtual link are posted in eMMA. This meeting is not mandatory.
Question: Is attendance at the pre-proposal conference required in order to submit a proposal?
Answer: No, this meeting is not required and is not a condition of submitting a proposal.
Question: What are the budget parameters?
Answer: The budget limit for this is $74,175.65.
Question: Is this a reimbursement contract?
Answer: Yes, This is a reimbursement contract. The selected vendor will invoice us monthly.
https://businessexpress.maryland.gov/manage/maintain-good-standing-status
Question: Does EMS stay at the location while the peer meets with the person or family?
Answer: EMS will be there but will not stay if it is not medically necessary. For example, if the peer responds an hour after notification, EMS may no longer be at the location.
Question: Do you have data on how many overdoses EMS responded to in the last fiscal year, including per month/week/day?
Answer: We currently only track overdoses by calendar year. In 2025, they responded to 89 overdoses and 8 deaths. This year so far, there have been 20 overdoses since January and no deaths.
Question: Is 24/7 coverage expected, or only during specific hours?
Answer: We are looking for 24/7 coverage.
Question: Can the contractor have more than one peer in the budget, since the RFP just requires one?
Answer: Yes, more than one peer can be included.
Question: Does a peer respond in the field and the ER?
Answer: The peer would respond in the field only.
Question:Will EMS request a response for every overdose or only when the patient consents?
Answer: They will request a response for every overdose.
| Certified Peer Support Specialist Response |
| to Overdose Emergency Calls |
| Procurement ID#: BPM058185 |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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