Opioid Prevention Consulting

The Ocean County Department of Human Services is seeking a qualified organization to deliver opioid‑prevention consulting services to retail businesses in high‑traffic areas of Ocean County, NJ. The contractor will conduct on‑site assessments, staff training, and partnership building to reduce opioid‑related incidents, with a contract term of one year (Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2027) and two optional one‑year renewals. Funding of up to $150,000 is available on a fee‑for‑service basis, with administrative costs capped at 10%. • Scope: environmental assessments of retail sites, staff training on overdose response, harm‑reduction, stigma reduction, and resource referral. • Deliverables: outreach to target businesses, partnership coordination with police/EMS/hospitals, data collection and reporting, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. • Contract term: 12 months, with up to two one‑year renewal options. • Funding: $150,000 total, reimbursable, ≤10 % for G&A costs; no capital purchases allowed. • Submission: electronic only, due 4 PM Nov 5 2026; questions due Oct 21 2026. • Evaluation: 40 % technical, 30 % management, 30 % cost; minimum score 67 %. • Required certifications: insurance, non‑collusion, NJ compliance statements, business registration, etc.