State Opioid Response 2 Funding Request for Proposals

Question & Answer Session Summary

Below is a summary of the questions which were asked during the question and answer session held on November 24, 2020.

Who can apply for this RFP?
The RFP is open to all agencies who are properly credentialed and meet the requirements of the SOR 2 funding detailed in the SOR 2 Guidance Document (see download link above). It is open both to existing SEFBHN providers and providers who do not currently have a contract with SEFBHN.

How much funding is being contracted?
There is a total of approximately $1.5 mil for treatment and recovery per fiscal year which will likely be contracted out among multiple programs/providers. There is also approximately $160,000 of funding for prevention. Please note these amounts are subject to change by the Department of Children and Families, particularly in the transition from one fiscal year of the grant to another.

How many years of funding can be applied for or how much time does the funding cover?
The SOR 2 grant period runs from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022 and we are seeking to contract for the full 2 years.

Can I apply for specific services like case management and/or group services?
Absolutely, you can specify any service or services that you can justify being funded as part of your proposal. We are interested in seeing any ideas providers in the community may have to serve the needs of the community.

Can these grant funds be utilized to cover the costs of the MAT medications?
Yes, the funds can be used to cover the costs of MAT within the context of the program/services you are proposing. We would also like to mention that FADAA has grants for various MAT medications which providers can apply for.

Is there any housing funding as part of this RFP?
The SOR 2 grant does not directly fund housing. However, there are incidental funds that can be used to fund recovery residence housing for consumers under certain circumstances, so long as the housing meets certain requirements such as FARR certification and having a policy of allowing individuals on medications for Opioid Use Disorder such as buprenorphine and methadone. Please refer to SOR 2 guidance document for more details.

Are technical assistance and/or startup costs included?
We will not exclude these expenses, but they must be clearly justified in the budget and budget narrative.

Can psychiatric services be included in proposals?
Yes, if your agency offers psychiatric services relevant to your proposal, then it should be included. We support the concurrent treatment of co-occurring conditions across our network, so elements of your proposal that support that effort would be encouraged. Similarly, we would look for agencies providing MAT services to also provide MAT services to pregnant women.

Are there any specific requirements to apply for prevention services such as psycho-educational groups/support etc.?
Please note that the SOR 2 Guidance Document outlines specific prevention interventions that are allowable under the SOR 2 funding (see link to download SOR 2 Guidance Document above). These guidelines must be followed and should be considered throughout your proposal.

When will the contract year begin?
It will begin as soon as we are able to establish a contract with you. If you already have a contract with us, it will begin as soon as we can establish an amendment to your contract. We hope to have services beginning in January to February.

Do proposals need to cover both years of the grant?
No, you can provide a yearly budget and we can extrapolate what the costs will be for the second year. However, if you have startup costs or other costs unique to the first year, we recommend you detail that in your budget and budget narrative.