Description
This county‑level solicitation seeks a qualified firm to recruit, train, and manage peer‑led youth navigators who will deliver harm‑reduction and overdose‑prevention education to individuals ages 15‑25 in schools, colleges, and other youth‑focused settings. The program supports the CDC‑funded OD2A: LOCAL grant and runs through August 31 2028. Funding is capped each grant year, with stipends for navigators and limited additional costs. The work includes a minimum number of group trainings, incorporation of lived‑experience presenters, quarterly coordination with the health department, and extensive data reporting. No vendors responded to the solicitation.
• Scope: hire part‑time peer navigators, provide training, deliver ≥ 3–10 group sessions per year, and conduct individual outreach.
• Budget caps: $11,710 (Year 1) down to $1,200 (Year 5) for navigator stipends; total maximum spend ≈ $21,310.
• Timeline: questions due May 8 2024, proposals due May 21 2024, award expected June 5 2024, contract ends Aug 31 2028.