Substance Abuse Treatment Services 2026

The Flagler County Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Substance Abuse Treatment Services 2026, a grant-based procurement seeking proposals from local and regional nonprofit organizations. The eligible services encompass outreach and assessment, individual and group counseling, family and community engagement, relapse prevention programs, aftercare and support services, sober living/recovery housing, and co-occurring disorder treatment targeted at adults 18 years and older experiencing substance use disorders in Flagler County, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations including individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders, those involved in the criminal justice system, and persons experiencing homelessness. Providers must comply with National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) principles, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines, Florida Department of Children and Families standards, and HIPAA regulations, with staff requiring Licensed or Certified Substance Abuse Counselors (LSAC) or equivalent credentials, and Certified Recovery Peer Specialists (CRPS) required for peer-based programs. Service initiation must occur within 30 days of contract execution, with monthly progress reports and invoices due by the 10th of each month and a detailed annual report required at the end of each fiscal year. The evaluation criteria allocate 30 percent weight to firm qualifications and experience, 20 percent to staffing and project organization, 30 percent to work plan and technical approach, and 20 percent to the fee proposal, with awards made to the proposal offering the best overall value to the County. The deadline for submitting questions is May 4, 2026, with proposals due May 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.; no pre-solicitation conference will be held.

This procurement specifically targets nonprofit organizations, with eligibility explicitly extended to agencies not currently funded by Flagler County Health and Human Services, creating an opportunity for new service providers to enter the funding stream. The RFP does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it reference specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though local vendor preference and Women/Minority Business Enterprise classifications may be applicable based on standard county procurement practices. Funding is derived from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust, generated from court fees under Florida Statutes Sections 938.13 and 893.165, with a minimum proposal request of $10,000 and a maximum award of $35,000 as a one-time award per provider. The contract award term is one year with an option for one subsequent one-year renewal, contingent upon mutual written agreement and Board approval and subject to fund availability. Proposals must include detailed budgets outlining personnel expenses, materials and supplies, facility overhead costs, indirect costs if applicable, and any match or in-kind contributions. Selected providers must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Worker's Compensation with statutory limits, Commercial General Liability with a $2,000,000 general aggregate limit, Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit coverage, and Professional Liability insurance with $1,000,000 per claim and annual aggregate limits, with all carriers maintaining a minimum financial rating of A- or better.