RFP - Opioid Settlement Community Grant

Opioid Settlement Community Grant
Request for Proposal and Funding
Application
Funding Period
July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027
O verview
Release Date: May 06, 2026
Due Date: May 31, 2026. Late proposals will not be considered.
Proposal Katie Strozyk, Opioid & Overdose Response Program Manager
Contact: Email: Katie.Strozyk@co.thurston.wa.us; phone: 360-878-1261
Funding $2,000,000 for July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.
Available: This is one time funding, and is not an on-going funding opportunity.
Goals: Proposals are sought for services related to opioid abatement strategies in
the One Washington MOU and align with the strategies in the 2026-2027
Thurston County Opioid Response Plan.
Programs shall expand access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
(MOUD) and other treatment, connections to care, and/or address the
needs of criminal-justice involved individuals. Details about each of these
programs can be found in the One Washington MOU.
Bidder's An optional Bidder's Conference will be held on May 13, 2026 12:00-
Conference 1:00PM via Zoom. Register here to receive the Zoom link.
Questions and answers from the Bidder's Conference will be added to
Funding Announcements | Thurston County.
Timeline for RFP Release Date May 06, 2026
Selection: Bidder's Conference May 13, 2026
Proposal Due Date May 31, 2026
Contract Award Notification June 2026
Contract Start Date July 1, 2026
RFP Submission Submit completed Application and Certification Form (pages 6-12) to
Requirements PHSS_Opioid@co.thurston.wa.us by 11:59 PM PST May 31, 2026.
Respondent Entities eligible for this funding opportunity are: 1) Indian Tribes located
Eligibility within Thurston County, 2) private non-profit organizations meeting the
statutory requirements under the IRS 501(C)(3) designation; 3) public non-
profit organizations/ government entities; and 4) for-profit organizations.
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NOTICE OF SOLICITATION
Thurston County Public Health & Social Services is requesting proposals for Opioid Settlement
Community Grants. Deadline for submittal is 11:59 PM PST on May 31, 2026. The Opioid
Settlement Community Grant application and Certification Form must be completed and
submitted via email to PHSS_Opioid@co.thurston.wa.us. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is
posted at: Funding Announcements | Thurston County (thurstoncountywa.gov).
Failure of the County to notify any interested party or parties directly regarding the availability of
these funds shall not void or otherwise invalidate the RFP process.
REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Thurston County (hereafter referred to as the "County") will provide reasonable accommodation
to allow for equal participation in the RFP application process. To request a reasonable
accommodation, please contact Katie Strozyk at PHSS_Opioid@co.thurston.wa.us or call (360)
878-1261. This document will be provided in alternate formats, upon request.
ACCESS TO REFERENCED SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
The electronic version of this RFP document contains active hyperlinks to supplementary
reference documents. Prospective applicants who are unable to access the Internet may request
copies of the documents referenced in this RFP by contacting Katie Strozyk at
PHSS_Opioid@co.thurston.wa.us or call (360) 878-1261. All referenced supplementary
documents are available at Funding Announcements | Thurston County (thurstoncountywa.gov).
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
The funding amounts listed in this RFP may be subject to change based on local revenues.
Contract awards are subject to projected revenue.
Thurston County Public Health & Social Services reserves the right to modify, reject, or negotiate
any proposals submitted with the proposing organization prior to recommending funding of the
proposal.
PROPOSAL CRITERIA
The Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department is seeking proposals that relate
to opioid abatement strategies in Thurston County
This funding opportunity makes available $2,000,000 in Opioid Settlement Community Grant
funds. Contracts will begin July 1, 2026, and end December 31, 2027. This funding is one-time
only and does not guarantee future funding. Each applicant organization may submit only one
proposal and must be able to enter into a contract with Thurston County.
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The County will consider all proposals for projects that provide the following to people living in
Thurston County:
Proposals must:
1. Meet the allowable uses of the One Washington MOU.
2. Align with the strategies in the 2026-2027 Thurston County Opioid Response Plan.
3. Support the community identified priorities for opioid settlement funds. Additional details
on applicable programs within these strategies can be found in the One Washington MOU.
Each priority includes the applicable section of the One Washington MOU which details
allowable programming.
a. Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and other treatment (Part One - A)
i. Increase access to treatment, provide education on Medications for Opioid
Use Disorder (MOUD), etc.
b. Connections to care (Part One - C)
i. Wrap-around services for individuals in recovery, peer support services,
begin Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in emergency
departments, etc.
c. Address the needs of criminal-justice involved persons (Part One -D)
i. Pre-arrest diversion programs, post-overdose response teams, other similar
strategies which connect individuals to behavioral health supports, etc.
4. Cite or add links to the sources that demonstrate the use of evidence-based (i.e.
supported by published research) or promising practices (i.e. supported by early data
indicating effectiveness).
5. Include how this funding will be braided with other funding sources or supplement existing
funding, if applicable.
6. Detail how services will be sustained after this funding period, as this is not a continuous
funding opportunity.
7. Explain how outcomes will be measured and demonstrate progress toward expected
results.
PROPOSAL REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS
All complete and on-time applications will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts. The
panel will recommend funding to the Thurston County Opioid Abatement Council. The Opioid
Abatement Council will review the funding recommendations, and recommend funding to the
Board of County Commissioners, who will make the final decisions. Applicants will be notified
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once those decisions are made. The County reserves the right to modify, negotiate, or reject any
proposal prior to recommending funding.
Applications will be scored based on the following criteria:
1. Meets the allowable uses of the One Washington MOU (50 points) - Meets the criteria of
allowable uses for opioid settlement funds.
2. Alignment with the 2026-2027 Thurston County Opioid Response Plan (50 points) -
Clearly aligns with the strategies in the Response Plan and moves forward local services
within these areas.
3. Importance to Community (25 points) - Addresses a gap in local behavioral health
services or meets a demonstrated community need.
4. Access and Engagement (20 points) - Serves a defined target population and reduces
barriers to accessing or staying engaged in services.
5. Project Design (20 points) - Design is clear about what services will be provided and how.
6. Impact (15 points) - Measures outcomes and tracks who is served, how well services are
delivered, and whether participants are better off after receiving services.
7. Organizational Capacity (10 points) - Demonstrates the organization's financial capacity,
staffing, and systems to manage funds and deliver services effectively.
8. Cost Effectiveness (10 points) - Requested budget aligns with proposed services,
demonstrates efficient use of funds, and includes plans for sustainability.
Programs that do not meet the allowable uses of the One Washington MOU and/or align
with the strategies in the 2026-2027 Thurston County Opioid Response Plan will not be
considered for funding.
Note: Past contract performance with Thurston County Public Health & Social Services may
be considered when scoring proposals within the categories outlined above.
USE OF FUNDING
Provided the proposal meets the requirements outlined in this document, these funds may be
used for the following:
* Screening, case management and treatment for substance use and/or mental health
disorders
* Materials or items that remove barriers to participating in services or that meet the unique
needs of participants
* Educational materials including curriculum, software, video and print materials
* Costs associated with the development, printing and distribution of materials
* Costs associated with hosting training, workshops, or special events connected directly to
the service and population being served
* Capital expenditures, provided the on-going use aligns exclusively to the proposal
* Costs associated with the purchase of professional expertise and technical assistance
* Personnel, training, and travel or other directly connected costs that are not excluded
below.
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These funds may not be used toward any of the following:
* Activities intended to prevent substance use and/or mental health disorders.
* Lobbying.
* Capital expenditures for uses outside of the services or program described in the proposal.
* Equipment not directly associated with the services or program described in the proposal.
* The purchase of staff time, supplies, materials, or anything else that is not directly
associated with the service or program described in the proposal.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Entities eligible for this funding are: 1) Indian Tribes located within Thurston County, 2) private
non-profit organizations meeting the statutory requirements under the IRS 501(C)(3) designation;
3) public non-profit organizations/ government entities; and 4) for-profit organizations.
All applicants must have appropriate financial controls and accounting procedures to ensure
proper use and tracking of funds provided. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will be
ineligible for funding.
Applicants must have, or be willing to secure, the following insurance:
- General liability insurance of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence for all covered
losses; the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this contract and be no less
than $3,000,000
- Professional liability insurance with limits of not less than $2,000,000 per loss.
Applicants must provide evidence of coverage acceptable to the Thurston County Risk
Management Division prior to receiving grant funds.
A signed professional services contract will be required prior to initiating services.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Submit fully completed Opioid Settlement Community Grant Application and Certification Form
(pages 6-12) via email to PHSS_Opioid@co.thurston.wa.us by 11:59 PM PST, May 31, 2026. If
either of these items are missing or incomplete, the application will be ineligible for
consideration. Late applications cannot be considered. Questions regarding this RFP should be
addressed to Katie Strozyk, Opioid & Overdose Response Program Manager at
PHSS_Opioid@co.thurston.wa.us.
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Opioid Settlement Community Grant Application
2026-2027 Request for Proposals
BASIC INFORMATION
Instructions: Please provide a response to all the following questions.
Organization Name:
Name and Address of Applicant Organization
Address:
Washington State Unified Business Identifier
(UBI) number (if applicable)
Federal Tax ID number (if applicable)
Name:
Title:
Application Point-of-Contact
Email:
Phone Number:
Anticipated Project Start Date
Project Name
Total Amount Requested $________ in 2026, $_________ in 2027
WHO: Please check all the boxes that best describe the target population of this project:
Youth, 17 years and younger Families
Adults, 18 years and older Houseless or unstably housed
Seniors (55 years and older) Involved in the justice system
WHAT: Please check all boxes that best describe the type of service(s) provided by this project:
Mental health treatment Case management
Substance use treatment Other recovery support
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WHEN: What days and times would services be available? ______________________
WHERE: Please check all boxes that best describe the location(s) of services provided by this project:
Facility is ADA accessible Multiple facility locations
Facility is within 5 miles of a bus line Mobile services or outreach
ALLOWABLE USES: Please check all boxes that show which sections of the One Washington MOU this project align with:
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and other Address the needs of criminal-justice involved
treatment (Part One -A) persons (Part One - D)
Connections to care (Part One - C)
ALIGNMENT WITH RESPONSE PLAN: Please check all boxes that show which section(s) of the 2026-2027 Thurston County
Opioid Response Plan this project aligns with:
Goal 1, Strategy 1 Goal 3, Strategy 3
Goal 1, Strategy 2 Goal 3, Strategy 4
Goal 1, Strategy 3 Goal 3, Strategy 5
Goal 1, Strategy 4 Goal 4, Strategy 1
Goal 2, Strategy 1 Goal 4, Strategy 2
Goal 2, Strategy 2 Goal 5, Strategy 1
Goal 2, Strategy 3 Goal 5, Strategy 2
Goal 2, Strategy 4 Goal 5, Strategy 3
Goal 2, Strategy 5 Goal 5, Strategy 4
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Goal 2, Strategy 6 Goal 5, Strategy 5
Goal 3, Strategy 1 Goal 5, Strategy 6
Goal 3, Strategy 2
NARRATIVE QUESTIONS
Instructions: Please provide a response to all the following questions. Avoid using acronyms and define technical terms. Include
citations or links when referring to evidence-based or promising practices. Clear and concise responses are encouraged;
bulleted lists will be accepted.
Alignment with the One Washington MOU (50 points)
1. Explain which of the three identified sections of the One Washington MOU this project aligns with. Describe in detail how
this program fits within the allowable use. If the project aligns with more than one section, provide a detailed description
for each area.
Alignment with the 2026-2027 Thurston County Opioid Response Plan (50 points)
1. Explain which of the strategies in the 2026-2027 Thurston County Opioid Response Plan this project supports.
2. Summarize how the key activities for the project will further the work under each strategy identified.
Importance to Community (25 points)
1. Explain the purpose of this project and the community need it addresses. Describe the gap it would fill in local behavioral
health services or complement existing services.
2. Summarize key activities for this project and anticipated implementation timeline.
Access and Engagement (20 points)
1. Who is the target population for this project, and why?
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2. How will this project reduce barriers to access and engagement in services?
3. How long will people receive services (i.e. number of days or months), and how will you define completion of services?
Project Design (20 points)
1. Describe the evidence-based (i.e. supported by published research) or promising practices (i.e. supported by early data
indicating effectiveness) this project will use. Include citations or links.
2. Describe the eligibility criteria for this project, including how you will determine eligibility prior to providing services, and
how they will be linked to appropriate services.
3. Describe the staffing and supervision (including clinical supervision, if applicable) needed for this project. How are or will
staff be qualified to deliver and oversee services?
4. Describe the partnerships needed for this project, if applicable. We recommend attaching at least one letter from a
partner organization confirming their awareness of this proposal and commitment to their role.
Impact (15 points)
1. Describe how you will measure and track the impact of your services. Include the anticipated number of people served
each year (how many?), the level of engagement in services (how well?), and how you will define success (is anyone better
off?).
Organizational Capacity (10 points)
1. Describe how you would manage this grant funding, including your organization's financial capacity and systems in place.
2. Describe an example of the services your organization has provided before, including how many people were served and
the type of service(s).
Cost Effectiveness (10 points)
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1. Describe how you would modify the request and/or project if not fully funded.
2. Describe your organization's plan for sustaining the project after this grant concludes (including efforts to secure other
funding)? Please note that this is a one-time funding opportunity, rather than on-going funding.
3. If personnel costs are included in this proposal, please detail how these specific costs will be sustained after 2027.
4. Describe how your requested funding amount supports your proposed services. Use the Budget Sheet on the following
page to include specific amounts, including other funding sources (if applicable).
Other (Optional - No assigned scoring):
1. Please include any other relevant information about the project that is not included in the prior sections.
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