25RFP131715A-BKJ Co-Responder Program - Service Provider

Fulton County, Georgia is seeking a service provider for the Co-Responder Program (CoRe) through Request for Proposal (RFP) 25RFP131715A-BKJ, with proposals due on April 30, 2025. The procurement aims to support adults experiencing behavioral health crises, particularly those with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Co-Occurring Disorders (COD), through a collaborative initiative between Fulton County and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing comprehensive training and resources to first responders, focusing on critical areas such as FDA-approved opioid overdose reversal medication administration, crisis de-escalation techniques, and establishing warm handoff protocols to community-based treatment resources. Key deliverables will include developing culturally competent intervention strategies, creating robust referral mechanisms, and supporting effective treatment transitions for individuals in behavioral health crisis. While specific evaluation criteria are not fully detailed in the provided information, the proposal likely will assess vendor experience in behavioral health intervention, demonstrated competency in crisis management, and ability to implement comprehensive support systems. The RFP documents (25RFP131715A_BKJ.pdf) contain additional details about submission requirements and comprehensive program expectations.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified behavioral health service providers and does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The proposed program targets a specific community intervention strategy within Fulton County, suggesting potential preference for local or regional organizations with established mental health and substance abuse treatment networks. While the exact budget range is not specified in the available documentation, the complexity of the Co-Responder Program implies a substantial investment in comprehensive crisis intervention services. The program's focus on opioid overdose response and behavioral health support indicates a potentially significant annual contract value, likely reflecting the extensive training, resource development, and community intervention components. Potential respondents should carefully review the full RFP document to understand the complete scope of requirements, potential integration needs with existing county and sheriff's office infrastructure, and the specific qualifications needed to successfully implement this critical community health initiative.