Care Management for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) with Comprehensive Wraparound Services

This competitive solicitation seeks a qualified organization to provide comprehensive, evidence‑based care‑management services for individuals with substance‑use disorders (SUDs) in Ocean County, NJ. The contractor will deliver individualized assessment, care planning, peer support, family engagement, and wrap‑around services (housing, transportation, childcare, food assistance, etc.) while also conducting community outreach, public awareness, and education for law‑enforcement and health‑care partners. Services must be provided both in‑person and via telehealth, with a local office presence, and will be funded on a fee‑for‑service basis from a $870,000 pool for the 2027 contract year, with optional two‑year extensions. • Target population: up to 100‑125 participants at any time (≈9,000‑12,000 residents with OUD in the county). • Required staff‑to‑participant ratio: 1:10‑1:15, including licensed counselors, peer recovery specialists, and support staff. • Scope includes outreach, intake, assessment, care planning, coordination of clinical and social services, naloxone distribution, medication‑assisted treatment linkage, family psycho‑education, and data reporting to the Ocean County Opioid Advisory Council. • Contract term: Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2027, with up to two one‑year renewal options. • Funding: $870,000 total, ≤10% allowable for general & administrative costs; fee‑for‑service reimbursement; no out‑of‑pocket cost to participants. • Mandatory deliverables: monthly/quarterly performance metrics, participant outcome tracking, community education activities, and compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA. • Eligibility: New Jersey‑registered entities, appropriately licensed for SUD treatment, with peer‑recovery staff certified. • Submission: electronic only via Ocean County Procurement Portal; deadline 4:00 PM, Nov 5 2026; questions due Oct 21 2026.