Peer Response to Overdose Q+A 7.26.pdf

This is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document related to an Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Caroline County Behavioral Health, an entity of the Caroline County Health Department in Maryland, for Procurement ID# BPM058185. The RFP seeks proposals for a Certified Peer Support Specialist to respond to overdose emergency calls. The specialist must respond in-person within one hour of notification and maintain 24/7 coverage availability. The position requires one full-time specialist to provide immediate peer support to individuals and families affected by overdose, distribute Naloxone with instruction, navigate clients to treatment resources, complete referrals within two business days, and conduct one-month follow-up activities. The specialist may perform related peer recovery support, case management, outreach, and community-based recovery duties when not responding to overdose calls. Proposals are due August 28, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. EST, with bid opening on August 31, 2026. A pre-proposal conference may be requested if submitted to Kathryn Paul at kathryn.paul@maryland.gov no later than Friday, August 14, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. EST. Award notification is anticipated September 4, 2026. The contract will run from September 15, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with potential extension through amendment if funding becomes available. Questions regarding the solicitation are due August 21, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. EST.

The maximum contract value is $74,175.65 on a reimbursement basis with monthly invoicing. Hours worked will be 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 and must be registered to do business in Maryland. All submissions must be submitted through the e-Maryland Marketplace (eMMA). The evaluation criteria total 100 points and 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 a 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.