30-270064-DMH_Opioid Antagonist

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Request for Proposal #: 30-270063-DMH
PURCHASE AND SHIPPING OF OPIOID ANTAGONISTS
Date Issued: September 29, 2026
Proposal Opening Date: October 23, 2026
at 2:00 PM ET
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:
Eve Hens
Contract Specialist
Email: Eve.Hens@dhhs.nc.gov
Phone: 585-297-4954

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Request for Proposal #
30-270063-DMH
______________________________________________________
For internal State agency processing, including tabulation of proposals, provide your company's eVP (Electronic
Vendor Portal) Number. Pursuant to G.S. 132-1.10(b) this identification number shall not be released to the public.
This page will be removed and shredded, or otherwise kept confidential, before the procurement file is made
available for public inspection.
This page shall be filled out and returned with your proposal.
Failure to do so may subject your proposal to rejection.
___________________________________________________
Vendor Name
______________________________
Vendor eVP#
Note: For a contract to be awarded to you, your company (you) must be a North Carolina registered
Vendor in good standing. You must enter the Vendor number assigned through eVP (Electronic Vendor
Portal). If you do not have a Vendor number, register at https://evp.nc.gov/Sign
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this RFP to the Request for Proposal # 30-270063-DMH
procurement lead through the Message Board in Proposals will be publicly opened: October 23, 2026 at 2:00PM ET
the Sourcing Tool. See section 2.5 Proposal
Questions for details:
Eve Hens, eve.hens@dhhs.nc.gov
Using Agency: DMH/DD/SUS Commodity No. and Description: 511423 - Narcotic antagonist
Requisition No.: RQ302817
EXECUTION
In compliance with this Request for Proposal (RFP), and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned Vendor offers and agrees to
furnish and deliver any or all items upon which prices are bid, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified herein.
By executing this proposal, the undersigned Vendor understands that false certification is a Class I felony and certifies that:
this proposal is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54),
that none of its officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has been convicted of any violations of Chapter
78A of the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (G.S. 143-59.2), and
it is not an ineligible Vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1.
Furthermore, by executing this proposal, the undersigned certifies to the best of Vendor's knowledge and belief, that:
it and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded
from covered transactions by any Federal or State department or agency.
As required by G.S. 143-48.5, the undersigned Vendor certifies that it, and each of its sub-Contractors for any Contract awarded as a result
of this RFP, complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the NC General Statutes, including the requirement for each employer
with more than 25 employees in North Carolina to verify the work authorization of its employees through the federal E-Verify system.
As required by Executive Order 24 (2017), the undersigned Vendor certifies will comply with all Federal and State requirements concerning
fair employment and that it does not and will not discriminate, harass, or retaliate against any employee in connection with performance of
any Contract arising from this solicitation.
G.S. 133-32 and Executive Order 24 (2009) prohibit the offer to, or acceptance by, any State Employee associated with the preparing plans,
specifications, estimates for public Contract; or awarding or administering public Contracts; or inspecting or supervising delivery of the public
Contract of any gift from anyone with a Contract with the State, or from any person seeking to do business with the State. By execution of
this response to the RFP, the undersigned certifies, for Vendor's entire organization and its employees or agents, that Vendor are not aware
that any such gift has been offered, accepted, or promised by any employees or agents of Vendor's organization.
By executing this proposal, Vendor certifies that it has read and agreed to the INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS and the NORTH CAROLINA
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS incorporated herein. These documents can be accessed from the Ariba Sourcing Tool.
Failure to execute/sign proposal prior to submittal may render proposal invalid and it MAY BE REJECTED. Late proposals
cannot be accepted.
COMPLETE/FORMAL NAME OF VENDOR:
STREET ADDRESS: P.O. BOX: ZIP:
CITY & STATE & ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER: TOLL FREE TEL. NO:
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS ITEM #21):
PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF VENDOR:
VENDOR'S AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: DATE: E-MAIL:
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Proposal Number: 30-270063-DMH Vendor: ____________________________________
VALIDITY PERIOD
Offer shall be valid for at least one hundred and twenty (120) days from date of bid opening, unless otherwise stated here: ______ days, or
if extended by mutual agreement of the parties in writing. Any withdrawal of this offer shall be made in writing, effective upon receipt by
the agency issuing this RFP.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
If your proposal is accepted, all provisions of this RFP, along with the written results of any negotiations, shall constitute the written
agreement between the parties ("Contract"). The NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS are incorporated herein and shall
apply. Depending upon the Goods or Services being offered, other terms and conditions may apply, as mutually agreed.
FOR STATE USE ONLY: Offer accepted and Contract awarded this________ day of __________, 20____, as indicated on
the attached certification, by ______________________________________________________________________________.
(Authorized Representative of Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services)
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Proposal Number: 30-270063-DMH Vendor: ____________________________________
1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND......................................................................................................... 5
1.1 CONTRACT TERM....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENT ..................................................................................................... 5
2.2 E-PROCUREMENT FEE ............................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING RFP TERMS AND CONDITIONS ........................................................... 6
2.4 RFP SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 PROPOSAL QUESTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 6
2.6 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL .............................................................................................................................. 7
2.7 PROPOSAL CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................... 8
2.8 ALTERNATE PROPOSALS ............................................................................................................................ 8
2.9 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................... 8
3.0 METHOD OF AWARD AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS ......................................................... 9
3.1 METHOD OF AWARD ................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION ................................... 9
3.3 PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS ............................................................................................................ 9
3.4 EVALUATION CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................ 10
3.5 PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ....................................................................................... 11
3.6 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES ........................................................................................... 11
4.0 REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 PRICING ................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 ORDER PROCESSING AND SHIPMENT MANAGEMENT............................................................................ 11
4.3 TRANSPORTATION AND IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................... 12
4.4 DELIVERY ................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.5 WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................................. 12
4.6 DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE ....................................................................................................................... 12
4.7 VENDOR EXPERIENCE .............................................................................................................................. 12
4.8 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................ 12
4.9 VENDOR'S REPRESENTATIONS ................................................................................................................ 13
4.10 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 13
4.11 FINANCIAL STABILITY ............................................................................................................................... 13
4.12 AGENCY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS MODIFICATION .......................................................................... 13
4.13 SUBCONTRACTORS .................................................................................................................................. 14
4.14 SECRETARY OF STATE REGISTRATION ..................................................................................................... 14
4.15 SUSTAINIBILITY EFFORTS ........................................................................................................................ 14
5.0 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK ......................................................................... 14
GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................. 14
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 14
5.3 TASKS/DELIVERABLES .............................................................................................................................. 16
5.4 TECHNICAL APPROACH ........................................................................................................................... 16
6.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION ....................................................................................................... 16
6.1 CONTRACT MANAGER AND CUSTOMER SERVICE ................................................................................... 16
6.2 INVOICES ................................................................................................................................................. 17
6.3 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ................................................................................................................ 17
6.4 QUARTERLY STATUS REPORTS ................................................................................................................ 17
6.5 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK ........................................................................................................................... 17
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6.6 DISPUTE RESOLUTION ............................................................................................................................. 17
6.7 PRODUCT RECALL .................................................................................................................................... 18
6.8 PRICE ADJUSTMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 18
6.9 CONTRACT CHANGES .............................................................................................................................. 18
6.10 ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 18
ATTACHMENT: PRICING FORM ....................................................................................................................... 19
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Proposal Number: 30-270063-DMH Vendor: ____________________________________
1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain a Vendor(s) to partner with the North Carolina Department of Health
and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services
(DMH/DD/SUS or "Division") for the purchase and shipping of opioid antagonist medications within the State of North Carolina.
From 2000-2024, more than 44,500 North Carolinians lost their lives to a drug overdose. Each day in 2024, 8 North Carolinians
died from a drug overdose. Recent year death data is not yet final, but an estimated 2,731 North Carolinians (8 per day) are
suspected to have died from an overdose in 2025.
An opioid antagonist is a medication that binds to opioid receptors in the brain and blocks or reverses the effects of opioids
such as heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine, and hydrocodone. It works quickly to restore normal breathing in someone
experiencing an opioid overdose, which can prevent brain damage or death.
The General Assembly of North Carolina, Session 2025, enacted Session Law 2026-41, Senate Bill 257. Section IX-G, Mental
Health/Developmental Disabilities/Substance Use Services, Use of Opioid Settlement Funds which outlines the procurement of
the following directly from drug manufacturers:
a. Intranasal and intramuscular opioid antagonists for distribution to, or use by, persons or governmental entities
engaged in opioid overdose prevention and response efforts within the State of North Carolina.
b. Ancillary services related to the distribution and use of intranasal and intramuscular opioid antagonists.
The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Specific Contract.
1.1 CONTRACT TERM
The Contract shall have an initial term of one (1) year, beginning on the date of final Contract execution (the "Effective Date").
At the end of the Contract's initial term, the State shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew the Contract on the
same terms and conditions for up to three (3) additional one-year terms. The State will give the Vendor written notice of its
intent to exercise each option no later than thirty (30) days before the end of the Contract's then-current term. In addition,
the State reserves the right to extend a contract term after the last active term.
Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this RFP and any addenda issued hereto.
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENT
The RFP is comprised of the base RFP document, any attachments, and any addenda released before Contract award, which
are incorporated herein by reference.
2.2 E-PROCUREMENT FEE
ATTENTION: This is an NC eProcurement solicitation facilitated by the Ariba Network. The E-Procurement fee may apply to
this solicitation. See paragraph entitled ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT of the North Carolina General Terms and Conditions.
General information on the E-Procurement Services can be found at: http://eprocurement.nc.gov/.
What is the Ariba Network?
The Ariba Network is a web-based platform that serves as a connection point for buyers and Vendors. Vendors can log in to the
Ariba Network to view purchase orders, respond to electronic requests for quotes, participate in Sourcing Events, and
collaborate with buyers on contract documents.
For training on how to use the Sourcing Tool to view solicitations, submit questions, develop responses, upload documents,
and submit offers to the State, Vendors should go to the following site:
http://eprocurement.nc.gov/training/vendor-training.
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Proposal Number: 30-270063-DMH Vendor: ____________________________________
2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING RFP TERMS AND CONDITIONS
It shall be the Vendor's responsibility to read the Instructions to Vendors, the North Carolina General Terms and Conditions, all
relevant exhibits and attachments, and any other components made a part of this RFP and comply with all requirements and
specifications herein. Vendors also are responsible for obtaining and complying with all Addenda and other changes that may
be issued in connection with this RFP.
If Vendors have questions or issues regarding any component within this RFP, those must be submitted as questions in
accordance with the instructions in the PROPOSAL QUESTIONS Section. If the State determines that any changes will be made
as a result of the questions asked, then such decisions will be communicated in the form of an RFP addendum. The State may
also elect to leave open the possibility for later negotiation of specific provisions of the Contract that have been addressed
during the question-and-answer period, prior to contract award.
Other than through the process of negotiation under 01 NCAC 05B.0503, the State rejects and will not be required to evaluate
or consider any additional or modified terms and conditions submitted with Vendor's proposal. This applies to any language
appearing in or attached to the document as part of the Vendor's proposal that purports to vary any terms and conditions or
Vendors' instructions herein or to render the proposal non-binding or subject to further negotiation. Vendor's proposal shall
constitute a firm offer that shall be held open for the period required herein ("Validity Period" above).
The State may exercise its discretion to consider Vendor proposed modifications. By execution and delivery of this RFP
Response, the Vendor agrees that any additional or modified terms and conditions, whether submitted purposely or
inadvertently, shall have no force or effect, and will be disregarded unless expressly agreed upon during negotiations and
incorporated by way of a Best and Final Offer (BAFO). Noncompliance with, or any attempt to alter or delete, this paragraph
shall constitute sufficient grounds to reject Vendor's proposal as nonresponsive.
2.4 RFP SCHEDULE
The table below shows the intended schedule for this RFP. The State will make every effort to adhere to this schedule.
Event Responsibility Date and Time
Issue RFP State 9/29/2026
Submit Written Vendor 10/6/2026 by 5:00PM ET
Questions
Provide Responses to State 10/9/2026
Questions
Submit Proposals Vendor 10/23/2026 at 2:00PM ET
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2.5 PROPOSAL QUESTIONS
Upon review of the RFP documents, Vendors may have questions to clarify or interpret the RFP in order to submit the best
proposal possible. To accommodate the Proposal Questions process, Vendors shall submit any such questions by the "Submit
Written Questions" date and time provided in the RFP SCHEDULE Section above, unless modified by Addendum.
Questions related to the content of the solicitation, or the procurement process should be directed to the person on the title
page of this document via the Sourcing Tool's message board by the date and time specified in the RFP SCHEDULE Section of
this RFP. Vendors will enter "RFP # 30-270063-DMH - Questions" as the subject of the message. Question submittals should
include a reference to the applicable RFP section. This is the only manner in which questions will be received.
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Questions or issues related to using the Sourcing Tool itself can be directed to the North Carolina eProcurement Help Desk at
888-211-7440, Option 2. Help Desk representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET.
Questions received prior to the submission deadline date, the State's response, and any additional terms deemed necessary
by the State will be posted in the Sourcing Tool in the form of an addendum and shall become an Addendum to this RFP. No
information, instruction or advice provided orally or informally by any State personnel, whether made in response to a question
or otherwise in connection with this RFP, shall be considered authoritative or binding. Vendors shall rely only on written
material contained in an Addendum to this RFP.
2.6 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an absolute requirement. Vendor shall bear the risk of late submission due to unintended or
unanticipated delay. It is the Vendor's sole responsibility to ensure its proposal has been received as described in this RFP by
the specified time and date of opening. Failure to submit a proposal in strict accordance with instructions provided shall
constitute sufficient cause to reject a Vendor's proposal(s). Solicitation responses are subject to Sealed Bidding requirements.
Vendor's proposals for this procurement must be submitted through the Sourcing Tool. For training on how to use the Sourcing
Tool to view solicitations, submit questions, develop responses, upload documents, and submit offers to the State, Vendors
should go to the following site: https://eprocurement.nc.gov/training/vendor-training
Questions or issues related to using the Sourcing Tool itself can be directed to the North Carolina eProcurement Help Desk at
888-211-7440, Option 2. Help Desk representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST.
Tips for Using the Sourcing Tool
1. Vendors should review available training and confirm that they are able to access the Sourcing Event, enter responses,
and upload files well in advance of the date and time response are due to allow sufficient time to seek assistance from
the North Carolina eProcurement Help Desk.
2. Vendors may submit their responses early to make sure there are no issues, and then submit a revised response any
time prior to the response due date and time. The State will only review the most recent response.
3. Vendors should respond to all relevant sections of the Sourcing Event. Certain questions or items are required in order
to submit a response and are denoted with an asterisk. The Sourcing Tool will not allow a response to be submitted
unless all required items are completed. The Sourcing Tool will provide error messages to help identify any required
information that is missing when response is submitted.
4. Simply saving your response in the Sourcing Tool is not the same as submitting your response to the State. Vendors
should make sure they complete the submission process and receive a message that their response was successfully
submitted.
5. Only Proposals submitted through the Content Section of the Ariba Sourcing Event will be considered. Proposals
submitted through the Message Board will not be accepted or considered for award.
If confidential and proprietary information is included in the bid, also submit one (1) signed, REDACTED copy of the bid. Such
information may include trade secrets defined by N.C. Gen. Stat. 66-152 and other information exempted from the Public
Records Act pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. 132- 1.2. Vendor may designate information, Products, Services, or appropriate
portions of its response as confidential, consistent with and to the extent permitted under the statutes and rules set forth
above. By so redacting any page, or portion of a page, the Vendor warrants that it has formed a good faith opinion, having
received such necessary or proper review by counsel and other knowledgeable advisors, that the portions determined to be
confidential and proprietary and redacted as such, meet the requirements of the Rules and Statutes set forth above. However,
under no circumstances shall price information be designated as confidential.
If the Vendor does not provide a redacted version of the bid with its bid submission, the Department may release an unredacted
version if a record request is received.
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2.7 PROPOSAL CONTENTS
Vendors shall provide responses to all questions and complete all attachments for this RFP that require the Vendor to provide
information and upload them to the Sourcing Event in the Sourcing Tool. Vendor may not be able to submit its response in the
Sourcing Tool unless all required items are addressed. Vendors shall provide authorized signatures where requested. Failure to
provide all required items, or Vendor's submission of incomplete items, may result in the State rejecting Vendor's proposal, in
the State's sole discretion.
Vendors shall upload the following items and attachments in the Sourcing Tool:
a) Cover Letter, which must include the following: (i) a statement that confirms that the Vendor has read the RFP in its
entirety, including all links, and Addenda released in conjunction with the RFP; (ii) a statement that Vendor agrees to
perform in accordance with the scope of work, requirements, and specifications contained herein; and (iii) Vendor's
agreement to comply with all instructions, terms and conditions, and attachments.
b) Title Page: Include the company name, address, phone number and authorized representative along with the Proposal
Number.
c) Completed and signed version of EXECUTION PAGES, along with the body of the RFP.
d) Signed receipt pages of any addenda released in conjunction with this RFP, if required to be returned.
e) Vendor's Proposal addressing all Specifications of this RFP.
f) Completed version of ATTACHMENT: PRICING
g) Completed and signed version of ATTACHMENT: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM
h) Completed and signed version of ATTACHMENT: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR
i) Completed and signed version of ATTACHMENT: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
j) Completed and signed version of ATTACHMENT: VENDOR REQUEST FOR EO50 PRICE-MATCHING, if applicable
2.8 ALTERNATE PROPOSALS
Unless provided otherwise in this RFP, Vendor may submit alternate proposals for comparable Goods, various methods, or
levels of Service(s), or that propose different options. Alternate proposals must specifically identify the RFP requirements and
advantage(s) addressed by the alternate proposal. Each proposal must be for a specific set of Goods and Services and must
include specific pricing. Each proposal must be complete and independent of other proposals offered. If a Vendor chooses to
respond with various offerings, Vendor shall follow the specific instructions for uploading Alternate Proposals in the Sourcing
Tool.
2.9 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS
Relevant definitions for this RFP are provided in 01 NCAC 05A .0112 and in the Instructions to Vendors referenced in the
Sourcing Tool which are incorporated herein by this reference.
The following definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations are also relevant to this RFP:
Acronym/Definition Meaning
DMH/DD/SUS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services
FOB Free On Board
IM Intramuscular
NCDHHS North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Medication approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration that is indicated for the reversal
Opioid Antagonist
of opioid overdose
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