Alcohol & Dependency (A&D) Pre-Engagement Activities.

Clackamas County is soliciting proposals for Alcohol & Dependency (A&D) Pre-Engagement Activities through a Request for Proposals (RFP) with the goal of providing comprehensive prevention and intervention services for youth. The procurement seeks a vendor to deliver individual sessions, work with school staff and referral agencies, serve students needing prevention services, facilitate small groups, and provide classroom education and after-school/summer activities. The services are expected to reach approximately 250 youth annually, with key deliverables including direct engagement, educational programming, and prevention support. The proposal requires vendors to demonstrate qualifications in adolescent substance abuse prevention and intervention strategies. Proposals will be evaluated based on the proposer's qualifications, proposed scope of work, and pricing, with a submission deadline of November 26, 2024. The RFP indicates that the contract will be effective from the award date through December 31, 2025, with an option to renew for an additional 18-month term.

The county is actively encouraging proposals from Minority, Women, Veteran, and Emerging Small Businesses, signaling a commitment to diverse vendor participation. The total not-to-exceed amount for the initial contract term is $105,000, with a maximum potential contract value of $262,500 when including the potential renewal period. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the RFP suggests a structured procurement process that welcomes both experienced and emerging providers in the alcohol and dependency prevention services sector. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, maintaining flexibility in the selection process. The procurement appears designed to support youth intervention services with a clear focus on comprehensive prevention strategies and community engagement.