Solicitation: 2027-04 Opioid Settlement Funds RFP-Round 4

The Alabama Department of Mental Health is soliciting proposals to allocate $8.93 million of Opioid Settlement Funds for FY 2027 across three service categories: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support. Eligible non‑profit organizations (certified or certifiable by ADMH) may submit a single‑category proposal with award caps of $75 k (Prevention), $350 k (Treatment), or $150 k (Recovery). Proposals must be delivered in four physical copies (incl. USB) by 2 PM on 24 Aug 2026, and award notifications are expected in October 2026. Successful awardees must register in E‑Verify, STAARS, obtain a Certificate of Insurance, and complete Alabama Secretary of State registration before contract execution. Services must commence no later than 120 days after the contract is signed and must meet monthly reporting requirements. • Three distinct service categories (Prevention, Treatment, Recovery Support) – choose one per proposal. • Maximum award amounts and strict indirect‑cost limits (≤ 10‑15 %). • Eligibility excludes current state employees, direct litigation settlement recipients, and agencies holding large balances from prior rounds. • Submission format: four physical copies (original + 2 printed + USB), original signatures, mailed to ADMH Office of Contracts & Purchasing. • Mandatory pre‑award steps: E‑Verify enrollment, STAARS vendor registration, tax‑ID verification, insurance, and SOS registration.