Peer Support Response Pre-Proposal Conference Agenda.docx.pdf

This is a pre-proposal conference agenda document for Caroline County Behavioral Health, an entity of the Caroline County Health Department in Maryland, regarding the procurement of a Certified Peer Support Specialist to respond to overdose emergency calls. The contract seeks 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-ups for data tracking. The specialist must respond in-person within one hour of notification by Caroline County Emergency Services and maintain 24/7 coverage availability. A pre-proposal conference may be requested if submitted by August 14, 2026, with proposal questions due by 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 compensation 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. 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. Evaluation criteria (total 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). Submissions must be made through the e-Maryland Marketplace.