Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Applications (RFA) for initiatives funded through the Indian River County Opioid Settlement. Eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals aimed at expanding access to opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Applications must be submitted no later than October 15, 2025. Please use the link below to review the RFA and the requirements. Additionally, you will find links to the Florida Opioid Settlement Agreement, IRC Opioid SUD Strategic Planning and the Thrive Needs Assessment Comprehensive Report.
Indian River Opioid Abatement Request for Application
IRC Opioid SUD Strategic Planning
| Activity | Date | Time | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solicitation released | Tuesday September 9, 2025 | N/A | The RFA will be posted on the SEFBHN website and sent electronically to all SEFBHN providers |
| Applications must be received by SEFBHN | Wednesday October 15, 2025 | 3:00 P.M. (EST) | Send electronically to Peter.Bosco@sefbhn.org |
| Notice of Applicants invited to provide Oral Presentation (Phase II) of evaluation process posted on SEFBHN Website to include rankings and scores of all written applications | Thursday November 13, 2025 | 12:00 P.M. (EST) | |
| Phase II Oral Presentation | Friday November 14, 2025 & Monday November 17, 2025 | To be Scheduled independently | |
| RFA Finalists Reported to the PSCC | Friday November 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM (EST) | RFA finalist report to Indian River Board of County Commissioners |
| December BOCC Date to be determined | To be determined | To be determined | |
| Notice of Award for selected applicants Posted to SEFBHN | Friday Janurary 9, 2026 | 4:00 PM (EST) | The Applicant or Applicants selected to move forward in the Negotiation process will be posted on the SEFBHN website |
| Negotiations begin | Sunday February 1, 2026 | As scheduled | Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network, 8895 N. Military Trail Suite E-102 Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
Indian River RFA Application Phase I – Final Scores
The maximum number of points an applicant can earn for each application is five
hundred twenty-five (525) points. The threshold to be eligible to move forward in the
selection process is four hundred twenty (420) points. The top scorers, as determined by
the average of each evaluation team member’s scores, who are above the established
threshold, will then be invited to give an oral presentation for each Program they propose to
operate.
Provider Score
Thrive 481.2
Thrive IRC_RFA_Scoring_Spreadsheet Phase 1
Treasure Coast Community Health 453.8
TCCH IRC_RFA_Scoring_Spreadsheet Phase 1
Ritelife Services 446.2
Ritelife IRC_RFA_Scoring_Spreadsheet Phase I
Central Florida Substance Abuse Treatment Center 427.6
CFSATC IRC_RFA_Scoring_Spreadsheet Phase I
Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council 427.4
TCHSC IRC_RFA_Scoring_Spreadsheet Phase 1
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast 426.2
NHTC IRC_RFA_Scoring_Spreadsheet Phase 1
Lifebuilders 410.6
Lifebuilders IRC_RFA_Scoring_Spreadsheet Phase 1
Indian River County Sheriffs Office 409.4
IRCSO IRC_RFA_Scoring_Spreadsheet Phase 1
Dynamic Life 398.4
Dynamic Life IRC_RFA_Scoring_Spreadsheet Phase 1