Opioid Settlement Round 4

STATE OF ALABAMA
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
RSA UNION BUILDING
100 N. UNION STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 301410
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36130-1410
www.mh.alabama.gov
July 1, 2026
RFP 2027-04
Dear Vendor:
The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is soliciting proposals to provide prevention,
treatment, or recovery support services through the ADMH Opioid Settlement Grant Program.
Request for Proposals (RFP) will be accepted until 2:00 pm on Monday, August 24, 2026.
The submission of a proposal does not guarantee the award of a contract. Any contract resulting from
the proposal is not effective until it has received all required governmental approvals and signatures. In
addition, the selected vendor shall not begin performing work under this contract until notified to do so
by the departmental contracting agent.
When submitting a proposal, please read the entire RFP document and return your proposal in the
requested format. All proposals must be type-written, formatted in ink, and containing an original
signature. Only those RFP documents meeting the submission requirements will be approved for scoring.
Submissions should be delivered to:
AL Department of Mental Health
Office of Contracts & Purchasing
100 North Union Street, Suite 570
Montgomery, AL 36104
MAILING NOTE: Proposals may be sent via Regular US Postal Service (USPS) Mail,
Express/Overnight USPS Mail, commercial delivery service such as FedEx or UPS, or hand delivered by
the closing date and time. Emailed or faxed responses are not accepted. All US Postal mail, including
express/overnight mail dispatched to any State agency is processed through the State mail facility before
it is forwarded to the appropriate State agency/Office of Contracts, thus delaying its arrival to the
department. By using the USPS, you assume the risk of delay that may result in your proposal being
received late; late proposals received after the deadline will be considered untimely and ineligible
for review. Postmarks of the date mailed are insufficient; the proposal must physically be received at the
listed office by the date and time specified - regardless of the delivery service used. A receipt indicating
proposal is received at RSA Union Building does not denote receipt by the Office of Contracts.
Sincerely,
Leola Rogers
Leola Rogers
Office of Contracts & Purchasing
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Organization: ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (ADMH)
RFP Closing Date & Time: 2:00 pm on Monday, August 24, 2026
Review the mailing note.
RFP Contact Info: Leola Rogers ADMH
Office of Contracts & Purchasing
RSA Union Building
100 North Union Street, Suite 570
Montgomery, AL 36104
Telephone Number (334) 353-7440
Email: leola.rogers@mh.alabama.gov
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. Who MAY respond to this RFP?
Public or private non-profit organizations who meet one of the following:
Agencies and/or organizations certified by ADMH to provide prevention or substance use
treatment services.
Agencies or organizations approved by ADMH to provide recovery support services; or
Can be certified or approved by ADMH to provide such services within
four months of award.
Opioid Settlement Funds recipient in previous funding years through the
ADMH grant process and are applying for New or Continuation funding.
(See descriptions below for what constitutes a Continuation Award with
the Opioid Settlement Grant Funding Program.)
2. Who MAY NOT respond to this RFP?
Employees of ADMH or current State employees
Agencies, entities, or establishments awarded as direct recipients of funds as a result
of litigation awarded in State suits in conjunction with pharmaceutical companies
and local municipalities.
Agencies previously awarded Opioid Settlement Funds through the Alabama
Department of Mental Health (ADMH) carrying a balance of funds from Rounds 1
(RFP 2024-12); and/or 50% of Round 2 funds (RFP 2025-10 & 11) remaining at
time of submission.
Agencies previously awarded in Round 3 (RFP 2026-05) retaining 75% or more of
the unused awarded funds.
3. In order to transact business in the State of Alabama all businesses domestic and foreign must
be registered with the Alabama Secretary of State Office. (Domestic means within the State of
Alabama. Foreign means out-of-state.) NOTE: This registration is not contingent upon a
award. Website: www.sos.alabama.gov
4. If contracted with the State of Alabama, all vendors must enroll and actively participate in E-
Verify. Website: https://www.e-verify.gov/
5. ALL vendor payments are processed thru the State of Alabama Accounting and Resource
System (STAARS). All vendors must register with STAARS Vendor Self Service. Website:
https://procurement.staars.alabama.gov/webapp/PRDVSS1X1/AltSelfService
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6. The ADMH reserves the right to reject any and all proposals if RFP instructions are not adhered
to, such as: late submissions received after deadline (Review mailing note), requested # of
submissions not received.
RFP submissions: Four (4)-1 original, 2 copies, and 1 USB drive.
Submission Addresses
AL Department of Mental Health AL Department of Mental Health
Office of Contracts & Purchasing Office of Contracts & Purchasing
RSA Union Building RSA Union Building
PO Box 301410 100 N. Union St., Suite 570
Montgomery, AL 36130 Montgomery, AL 36104
7. ADMH reserves the right to issue multiple awards.
8. Filing of Protests; Resolution; Administrative Review.
(a)(1) A bona fide prospective bidder or offeror who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation of
a contract may file a notice of intent to protest with the Chief Procurement Officer within five (5)
calendar days after the date the solicitation is issued, or after the date any amendment to the solicitation
is issued if the amendment is at issue. After filing a notice of intent to protest, the bona fide prospective
bidder or offeror shall have seven (7) calendar days to submit a formal written protest.
(2)a. Except as provided in paragraph b., a bona fide actual bidder or offeror who is aggrieved in
connection with the intended award or the award of a contract may file a notice of intent to protest with
the Chief Procurement Officer within five (5) calendar days after the date of the award or the date of
the notice of intent to award, whichever is earlier, is posted in accordance with this article. After filing
a notice of intent to protest, the bona fide actual bidder or offeror shall have seven (7) calendar days to
submit a formal written protest. The Chief Procurement Officer may award the contract at issue if he
or she does not receive the notice of intent to protest within the five-day period.
b. A matter that could have been raised under subdivision (1) as a protest of the solicitation may not be
raised as a protest of the award or intended award of a contract.
(3) A notice of intent to protest filed under subdivision (1) or (2) shall be in writing, filed with the Chief
Procurement Officer, state the intent to protest, and state the grounds of the protest and the relief
requested with enough particularity to give notice of the issues to be decided.
(b) The Chief Procurement Officer or his or her designee may settle and resolve the protest of a bona
fide actual or prospective bidder or offeror concerning the solicitation or award of a contract in
accordance with rules adopted under this article.
(c) If the protest is not resolved by mutual agreement within 10 days after the protest is filed, the Chief
Procurement Officer shall commence an administrative review of the protest and issue a decision in
writing within 14 days after the review.
(d) A copy of the decision under subsection (c) shall be mailed or otherwise provided immediately to
the protester and any other party intervening.
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(e) A decision under subsection (c) shall be final and conclusive, unless fraudulent or unless a party
adversely affected by the decision appeals administratively to the Director of Finance in accordance
with Section 41-4-164.
(f)(1) Except as provided in subdivision (2), in the event of a timely protest under subsection (a) or an
appeal under Section 41-4-164, the state may not proceed further with the solicitation or with the award
of the contract until five days after notice of the final decision is provided to the protester.
(2) Notwithstanding subdivision (1), a solicitation or award of a protested contract may proceed without
delay if the Chief Procurement Officer, after consultation with the head of the using agency or the head
of a purchasing agency, makes a written determination that the solicitation or award of the contract
without further delay is necessary to protect the best interests of the state.
9. Records Request: ADMH recognizes and supports the public's right to inspect/request
copies of public records in accordance with State law. Many public records and resources are
available on the ADMH website: www.mh.alabama.gov for review. Anyone seeking copies
of records and/or information from ADMH must complete a records request form. The form
is located on ADMH website at www.mh.alabama.gov for review and completion.
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Request for Proposals Standard Terms and Conditions
1. Authority
Division 4 of the Department of Finance Administrative Code (Chapters 355-4-1 through 355-
4-6), effective October 1, 2022, is incorporated by reference and made a part of this document.
To view the relevant provisions of the Administrative Code, visit our website
https://purchasing.alabama.gov/
2. Prohibited Contacts; Inquiries regarding this RFP
From the Release Date of this Request for Proposal (hereafter referred to as RFP) until a
contract is awarded, parties that intend to submit or have submitted a Proposal, are prohibited
from communicating with any members of the Soliciting Party's Team for this transaction
who may be identified herein or after the Release Date, or other employees or representatives
of the Soliciting Party regarding this RFP or the underlying transaction except the designated
contact(s).
3. Nonresponsive Proposals
Any Proposal that does not satisfy requirements of the RFP may be deemed non-responsive
and may be disregarded without evaluation. Supplemental information, including information
necessary to clarify a proposal, may be required from any Proposer.
4. Changes to RFP; Changes to Schedule
The Soliciting Party reserves the right to change or interpret the RFP prior to the Proposal
Due Date. Changes will be communicated to those parties receiving the RFP who have not
informed the Soliciting Party's designated contact that a Proposal will not be submitted.
Changes to the deadline or other scheduled events may be made by the Soliciting Party as it
deems to be in its best interest. Review the RFP Schedule of Events.
5. Expenses of Proposal
A Proposer will not be reimbursed for any expenses incurred in preparation of a proposal.
6. Rejection of Proposals
The State reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and cancel this Request if, in its
sole discretion, it deems such action to be in its best interest.
7. The Final Terms of the Engagement
Issuance of this RFP in no way constitutes a commitment by the State to award a contract.
The final terms of engagement for the service provider will be set out in a contract which will
be effective upon its acceptance by the State as evidenced by the signature thereon of its
authorized representative. Provisions of this RFP and the accepted Proposal may be
incorporated into the terms of the engagement should the State so dictate. Notice is hereby
given that there are certain terms standard to commercial contracts in private sector use which
the State is prevented by law or policy from accepting, including indemnification and holding
harmless a party to a contract or third parties, consent to choice of law and venue other than
the State of Alabama, methods of dispute resolution other than negotiation and mediation,
waivers of subrogation and other rights against third parties, agreement to pay attorney's fees
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and expenses of litigation, and some provisions limiting damages payable by a vendor,
including those limiting damages to the cost of goods or services.
8. Choice of Law; Venue
This Contract will be governed by laws of the State of Alabama and the sole venue for
litigation and alternative dispute resolution activities will be the City of Montgomery in the
State of Alabama. No other court shall have jurisdiction.
9. Not to Constitute a Debt of the State
The terms and commitments contained in the solicitation, or any contract resulting from this
solicitation, shall not constitute a debt of the State of Alabama, the incurring of which is
prohibited by Section 213 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama, 1901,
as amended.
10. Proration
Any provision of a contract resulting from this bid to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event
of failure of the State to make payment hereunder as a result of partial unavailability, at the
time such payment is due of such sufficient revenues of the State to make such payment
(proration of appropriated funds for the State having been declared by the governor pursuant
to Section 41-4-90 of the Code of Alabama 1975), the supplier shall have the option, in
addition to the other remedies of the contract, of renegotiating the contract (extending or
changing payment terms or amounts) or terminating the contract.
11. Non-appropriation of funds
Section 41-4-144(c) of the Code of Alabama 1975 states: "(c) When funds are not
appropriated or otherwise made available to support continuation of performance in a
subsequent fiscal period, the contract shall be cancelled, and the supplier shall be reimbursed
for the reasonable value of any non- recurring costs incurred but not amortized in the price of
the supplies or services delivered under the contract. The cost of cancellation may be paid
from any appropriations available for that purpose."
12. Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute between the parties arising from this solicitation and any agreement
with a dispute involving the payment of money, supplier's sole remedy is the filing of a claim
with the Board of Adjustment of the State of Alabama. For any and all other disputes arising
under the terms of this contract which are not resolved by negotiation, the parties agree to
utilize appropriate forms of non-binding alternative dispute resolution including, but not
limited to, mediation. Such dispute resolution shall occur in Montgomery, Alabama, utilizing
where appropriate, mediators selected from the roster of mediators maintained by the Center
for Dispute Resolution of the Alabama State Bar Association.
13. No Indemnification
Supplier acknowledges and agrees that, under the terms of this solicitation and agreements
relating to purchases or leases resulting therefrom, the State is prohibited from indemnifying
the supplier. The State does not agree to and will not indemnify the supplier for any reason.
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The State of Alabama does not release or waive, expressly or implied, the State of Alabama's
right to assert sovereign immunity or any other affirmative defense right it may have under
law. The State of Alabama shall control the defense and settlement of any legal proceeding on
behalf of the State, including the selection of attorneys.
14. Conflict of Law
If any provision of this solicitation and any subsequent award shall contravene any statute or
Constitutional provision or amendment, either now in effect or which may, during the course
of this agreement, be enacted, then that conflicting provision shall be deemed null and void.
15. Internet Website Links
Internet and/or website links will not be accepted in RFP responses as a means to supply any
requirements stated in this solicitation.
16. Solicitation Reponses and Results
The complete bid file will be made available for review as provided by (or as outlined) in
Section 41-4-115 of the Code of Alabama 1975 and Rule 355-4-1-.04 of the Department of
Finance Administrative Code.
17. Exception to Terms and Conditions
Suppliers may place any qualifications, exceptions, conditions, reservations, limitations, or
substitutions in their bid or proposal concerning the contract terms and conditions. However,
the State is not obligated to accept any changes to the published terms and conditions of the
solicitation.
18. Confidentiality
Procurement information is a public record to the extent provided by state law and shall be
available to the public. Section 41-4-115 of the Code of Alabama 1975 defines what is
exempt from disclosure. Additional rules are included in Rules 355-4-1-.03(4) and 355-4-1-
.04 of the Alabama Department of Finance Administrative Code.
19. Click Wrap
The State of Alabama acknowledges that additional terms between the supplier and the State
or third- party terms may apply but does not agree to be bound by them unless provided for
review and separately agreed to in writing by an authorized official of the State of Alabama.
If the purchase or use of the supplies or services provided utilizes a computer interface, no
State of Alabama end user shall be deemed to have agreed to any clause by virtue of it
appearing in an "I agree" click box or other comparable mechanism ("click-wrap" or
"browse-wrap"); rather the terms and conditions, such as End User License Agreements, may
only be accepted by inclusion in an agreement and signature by an authorized official of the
State of Alabama. If the terms and conditions or any other third-party terms and conditions
are invoked through click wrap, execution by any unauthorized individual shall not bind the
end user or the State of Alabama to such clause. Any clause which requires the State of
Alabama to indemnify another party or clause which assigns jurisdiction to any state other
than Alabama which is contained in such click-wrap is deemed to be stricken from the terms
and conditions unless expressly agreed in writing and under the signature of an authorized
individual.
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20. Debarment and Suspension
Supplier certifies that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed
for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this
transaction by any governmental department or agency. If supplier cannot certify this
statement, supplier must attach a written explanation for review by the Chief Procurement
Officer.
21. Merit System Exclusion
It is understood and agreed that supplier is an independent supplier and as such all services
rendered by supplier and its agents and employees thereof shall be as an independent supplier
and not as an employee, Merit or otherwise, of the State of Alabama, and supplier or its
agents and employees thereof shall not be entitled to or receive Merit System benefits.
22. Severability
In the event any provision of this solicitation or resulting contract shall not be enforceable,
the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
23. Volume of Business
Except as otherwise stated in this solicitation, the State of Alabama cannot and does not
guarantee any volume of business.
24. Legislative Contract Review Committee
Personal and professional services contracts with the State may be subject to review by the
Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee in accordance with Section
29-2-40, et seq. of the Code of Alabama 1975. The vendor is required to be knowledgeable
of the provisions of that statute and the rules of the committee. These rules can be found at
https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/contract- review. If a contract resulting from this RFP is
to be submitted for review the service provider must provide the forms and documentation
required for that process.
By submitting a response, I hereby affirm the following:
I acknowledge receipt of the solicitation and all amendments (new rounds). I have read the
solicitation and agree to provide each item or service offered. I will comply with all terms and
conditions contained within this solicitation. I have not been in any agreement of collusion
among bidders in restraint of freedom of competition by agreement to bid or to refrain from
bidding. I further certify that I am not barred from bidding or entering into a contract and
acknowledge that the State may declare the contract void if this certification is false.
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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS-Round 4
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 2027-04
Leading Alabama's efforts to enhance the health and well-being of individuals, families, and
communities impacted by mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use, the
Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is seeking proposals for the use of the ADMH
Opioid Settlement Grant Program. Funds allocated for The ADMH Opioid Settlement Grant
Program are appropriated through Act No. 2026-602 The purpose of this grant program is to
prevent, reduce, treat, or mitigate the effects of opioid substance use and has a total grant
allocation amount of $8,930,000.00.
A. OPIOID IMPACT
Since 1999, the opioid epidemic has claimed hundreds of thousands of American lives through
successive waves involving prescription opioids, heroin, and more recently fentanyl and other
synthetic opioids. Overdose deaths surged during and after the COVID-19 pandemic due to
increased isolation, disrupted treatment access, mental health stressors, and the rapid spread of
illicit fentanyl. By 2023, more than 110,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in a single
year, with opioids involved in the majority of deaths. Recent national data, however, show
encouraging progress. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates indicate overdose deaths
declined nearly 27% from 2023 to 2024-the largest one-year reduction ever recorded-driven
in part by expanded treatment access, stronger public health surveillance, broader naloxone
(Narcan) availability, and increased prevention and recovery support efforts. Despite these gains,
overdose deaths remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, while emerging
substances such as carfentanil, medetomidine, and cychlorphine continue to present serious and
evolving risks.
Alabama has mirrored many of the national trends, particularly in communities impacted by
fentanyl and methamphetamine mixtures, limited rural treatment access, high historical
prescribing rates, and barriers to obtaining care and recovery services. At the same time, the state
has made substantial progress in reducing overdose deaths. Provisional reports show Alabama
has experienced nearly a 30% decline in overdose fatalities since 2023, placing the state among
the national leaders in percentage reduction. This progress reflects the impact of expanded
naloxone distribution by state and community partners, increased federal prevention funding,
stronger local intervention efforts, growth in peer support and recovery networks, and continued
education aimed at reducing stigma. As Alabama receives opioid settlement funds to support
prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives, continued investment remains essential to sustain
and expand these gains. Funding must prioritize services and supports that save lives, reduce
substance use, increase education and awareness, and strengthen long-term recovery
opportunities across all communities in the state. It is with these purposes in mind that ADMH -
with funds allocated by the Alabama legislature and guidance by the Alabama Opioid Settlement
Oversight Commission - offers this fourth round of Opioid Grant Funding opportunity for fiscal
year 2027.
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B. CATEGORIES OF FUNDING
For the purposes of this RFP, applicants must select one of the three primary categories per
proposal submission. For each proposal you submit, you must choose only one of the three main
categories. Clearly state in writing on the cover page of your proposal which category it is for
which you are applying and requesting funds. ADMH reserves the right to move or reassign any
submitted proposal for prevention, treatment, or recovery support to a different category, as
deemed appropriate, based on the content and description of the proposed program and the
nature of the services for which funding is requested.
(Note: You may not combine multiple categories in one proposal. If you want to apply for more
than one category, you must submit a separate application for each.)
1. PREVENTION SERVICES
Prevention services aim to prevent the onset of and reduce or mitigate the progression of
substance use and use related problems at the community level. ADMH Prevention Services
support efforts to prevent or reduce overdose deaths and other opioid-related harms through
evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies. This guidepost for services is the
utilization of the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA)
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's (CSAP) strategies for prevention efforts to impact
large numbers of people, based on identified risk and protective factors.
In the context of prevention services, the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) is the model
developed by SAMHSA in the United States to help communities plan, implement, and evaluate
substance misuse prevention efforts. The SPF is a community-based approach to substance use
prevention that cuts across existing programs and systems. SPF executes a data-driven, five-step
process to include Assessment, Capacity, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation.
Sustainability and cultural competence are woven throughout the five steps of the SPF:
The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) five key steps:
1. Assessment - Identify local prevention needs based on data (e.g., substance use trends,
risk and protective factors). The SPF Assessment is the first step of Alabama's SPF
process. The assessment step provides guidance questions to get a clearer understanding
of the problems, needs, resources and readiness of communities to address community
problems. During this process, community capacity and readiness is determined to utilize
the necessary resources to address the problems in ways that can be sustained over time.
This process will be heightened by mobilizing community leaders and other key
stakeholders across disciplines and communities. The establishment and identification of
data sources and partnerships will enhance sustainability beyond SPF.
2. Capacity Building - Build the necessary resources and readiness to address those needs
(e.g., training, partnerships, infrastructure). SPF Capacity is the second step of Alabama's
SPF process. Capacity is the ability to mobilize the community and resources to address
the needs identified through the assessment. By building an inclusive multi-sector
partnership, establishing a culture of commitment, educating key stakeholders and
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