When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 21, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $450,000.

It was issued by Ocean County Department of Human Services. The work is located in Toms River, New Jersey, United States.

Targeted Outreach and Engagement (Due November 5, 2026)

Ocean County is seeking proposals for targeted outreach and engagement services to encourage treatment initiation and engagement for individuals with substance use disorders.

Must be registered to do business in New Jersey
Must maintain a local office and provide services within Ocean County
Must be appropriately licensed with the State of New Jersey, Department of Health, Office of Certificate of Need and Licensing and/or US Drug Enforcement Agency if offering substance use treatment
Clinical services must be delivered by practitioners with appropriate licenses (e.g., NJ Licensed and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Advance Practice Nurse)
Peer services must be delivered by individuals with appropriate training and certification (e.g., Certified Peer Recovery Specialist)
Must provide a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
Must provide a grievance policy
Must provide a cultural competence plan
Must maintain primary insurance including Worker's Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability, and Automobile Liability
Must comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA
Must submit a Program Narrative and a Computed Budget Proposal and Narrative
Must submit a current list of Board of Directors
Must submit an organizational chart
Must submit a certified audit or financial statement
Must submit a valid, unexpired Certificate of Insurance

Questions due by October 21st, 2026.

Proposals due by November 5th, 2026.

Contract term begins January 1st, 2027.

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The project aims to foster novel approaches to outreach individuals experiencing substance use disorders and their families to encourage treatment initiation and engagement. Key activities include outreach in unconventional settings, standardized screening, provision of harm reduction supplies, and linkage to treatment and recovery supports.

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