Request for Proposal - JUUL Settlement Funds for Youth Treatment Initiatives

Cortland County Health Department and Cortland County Legislature are requesting proposals for utilization of JUUL Settlement Funding for youth treatment and anti-vaping initiatives, with proposals due June 30, 2026 by 2:30 p.m. at the Cortland County Office Building.

The solicitation is open to a broad range of entities, including non-profits, for-profits, academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and community-based organizations. Eligible proposals must focus on anti-vaping education, youth cessation services, enforcement of e-cigarette regulations, and research designed to combat vaping-related illnesses and addiction among youth and young adults in Cortland County.

The funding originates from New York State's $112.7 million multi-state settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc., received in 2023, distributed to New York State counties, school districts, and BOCES in annual increments. Cortland County's specific allocation amount is not stated in the RFP materials. The funds are distributed by New York State specifically to Cortland County for implementation of approved initiatives.

Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked "Request for Proposal - JUUL Settlement Funds for Youth Treatment Initiatives (RFP 26-HLT-010)" and delivered to the Clerk of the Legislature, Room 306, Cortland County Office Building, 60 Central Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cortland, NY 13045. Each submission must include one original and one electronic copy on flash drive or compact disk. Written questions are due by close of business June 15, 2026. All bids will be publicly opened at 2:30 p.m. on June 30, 2026, in Room 306. Bid materials, addendums, and responses are posted at http://ny-cortlandcounty.civicplus.com/Bids.aspx. No business enterprises have been awarded an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years.