Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Facility Build or Retrofit

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA 2025HCA3) seeking Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) providers to build or retrofit existing facilities to expand opioid treatment services, with a specific focus on rural areas lacking current treatment access. This procurement targets providers currently operating approved OTP programs in Washington State or nationally, including Washington state Tribes with resources to own and operate an OTP facility. The project's primary objectives include establishing new capacity for opioid treatment behavioral health services, addressing geographical service gaps, and promoting health equity in treatment access. Eligible applicants must demonstrate project readiness, community need, and the ability to become fully operational by June 30, 2025. The RFA requires detailed applications due on March 27, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, with an initial contract period from May 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, and potential extensions up to two additional two-year periods. Applicants must provide comprehensive documentation including organizational information, certifications, professional references, and detailed project plans demonstrating their capability to execute the facility build or retrofit.

The solicitation includes provisions for diverse business inclusion, requiring applicants to disclose participation of minority, women-owned, veteran, and small businesses. Eligible organizations must comply with Washington State Governor's Executive Order 18-03 regarding worker's rights and provide extensive disclosures about subcontractors, past convictions, contract terminations, and potential conflicts of interest. The total available funding for this initiative is $1,918,000, with HCA planning to award one or more contracts to support acquisition, planning, construction, and renovation of OTP outpatient facilities. The funding is specifically targeted at creating new treatment capacity, with a preference for rural and underserved areas lacking current OTP services. Applicants must be prepared to provide comprehensive treatment options, including medications like methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. The contract allows for potential extensions through June 30, 2029, subject to mutual agreement and performance. Notably, the RFA emphasizes cultural competency and the ability to develop programs suited to specific community needs, with a strong focus on improving access to opioid use disorder treatment across Washington state.