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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 26RFP1629089A-BKJ
Prevention, Response, Education, and Priority Action for
Recovery & Engagement
For
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
RFP ISSUANCE DATE: July 6, 2026
RFP DUE DATE AND TIME: August 12, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.
PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE DATE: July 22, 2026
PURCHASING CONTACT: Brian Jones at 404-612-6306
E-MAIL: brian.jones@fultoncountyga.gov
LOCATION: FULTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING & CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
130 PEACHTREE STREET, S.W., SUITE 1168
ATLANTA, GA 30303

Table of Contents
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Description ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Method of Source Selection ....................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Background ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.4 Project Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Obtaining the RFP ...................................................................................................................... 5
1.6 Pre-Proposal Conference ........................................................................................................... 5
1.7 Facility Inspection ....................................................................................................................... 5
1.8 Proposal Due Date ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.9 Contact Person and Inquiries ..................................................................................................... 6
1.10 Procurement Schedule ............................................................................................................... 6
SECTION 2 - INSTRUCTION TO PROPOSERS
2.1 Procurement Process ................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Contract Definitions .................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 No Contact During Procurement Process ................................................................................. 10
2.4 Clarification & Addenda ............................................................................................................ 10
2.5 Term of Contract ...................................................................................................................... 10
2.6 Proposal Evaluation ................................................................................................................. 11
2.7 Disqualification of Proposers .................................................................................................... 11
2.8 Reserved Rights ....................................................................................................................... 11
2.9 Applicable Laws ....................................................................................................................... 11
2.10 Insurance and Risk Management Provisions ............................................................................ 12
2.11 Accuracy of RFP and Related Documents ............................................................................... 12
2.12 Responsibility of Proposer ........................................................................................................ 12
2.13 Confidential Information ........................................................................................................... 12
2.14 County Rights and Options....................................................................................................... 12
2.15 Cost of Proposal Preparation and Selection Process ............................................................... 14
2.16 Termination of Negotiations ...................................................................................................... 14
2.17 Wage Clause ........................................................................................................................... 14
2.18 Additional or Supplemental Information .................................................................................... 14
2.19 Reporting Responsibilities ........................................................................................................ 14
2.20 Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act .................................................................. 14
2.21 Authorization to Transact Business .......................................................................................... 15
2.22 Right to Protest ........................................................................................................................ 15
2.23 Non-Collusion .......................................................................................................................... 15
2.24 Certificate of Acceptance of RFP Requirements ...................................................................... 15
2.25 Exceptions to the Services Agreement Contract ...................................................................... 16
2.26 Certification Regarding Debarment .......................................................................................... 16
2.27 General Requirements ............................................................................................................. 16
SECTION 3 - PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Overview of Proposal Requirements ........................................................................................ 18
3.2 Format & Proposal Submission Instructions ............................................................................. 18
3.3 Scope of Work .......................................................................................................................... 19
3.4 Technical Proposal Format and Content .................................................................................. 30
3.5 Cost Proposal Format and Content .......................................................................................... 34

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION CRITERIA
4.1 Evaluation Committee .............................................................................................................. 36
4.2 Evaluation and Selection Process ............................................................................................ 36
4.3 Responsiveness Review .......................................................................................................... 36
4.4 Evaluation Selection Criteria .................................................................................................... 37
4.5 Notification of Selection ............................................................................................................ 37
SECTION 5 - PROPOSAL FORMS INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................... 38
SECTION 6 - CONTRACT COMPLIANCE RQUIREMENTS .............................................................. 39
SECTION 7 - RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ....................................... 45
SECTION 8 - SAMPLE CONTRACT .................................................................................................. 49
ATTACHMENTS
SECTION 9 - EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Purchasing Forms
Exhibit 2: Cost Proposal Form

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Fulton County, Georgia ("County") is seeking proposals for prevention and education of overdoses and
substance use disorders, specifically opioid use disorders within Fulton County. Through the issuance of
this Request for Proposal ("RFP" and/or "Proposals"), the County is soliciting Proposals from qualified
Proposers for the Prevention, Response, Education, and Priority Action for Recovery & Engagement.
Proposals provided in response to this RFP that comply with the submittal requirements set forth in
Section 4.0, including all forms and certifications, will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria and
procedures described in Section 5.0. Based on the results of the evaluation, the County will award the
project to the most advantageous Proposer based on the cost and the evaluation factors set forth in the
RFP.
1.2 METHOD OF SOURCE SELECTION
This procurement is being conducted in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Fulton County
Code of Ordinances and the specific method of source selection for the services required in this Proposal
is Code Section 102-375, Competitive Selection Procedures for Professional and Consultant Services.
1.3 BACKGROUND
The governance structure for the Opioid Settlement Program includes the Trustee, the Georgia Opioid
Settlement Advisory Commission (GOSAC), the Qualifying Block Grantees (QBGs), and the Regional
Advisory Councils (RACS). This structure facilitates the distribution and oversight of the State Opioid
Funds, ensuring that the funds are used effectively to combat the opioid crisis at both the state and local
levels. QBGs are designated entities that receive funds directly from the settlement and include the City
of Atlanta and counties with a population of at least 400,000, to include Cobb County, DeKalb County,
Fulton County and Gwinnett County. Regional Advisory Councils (RACS) are established in DBHDD
aligned regions consisting of multiple participating local governments to advise on the optimal use of
funds for opioid remediation and abatement.
1.4 COUNTY OBJECTIVES
The following are the County Objectives for this project:
* Reduce opioid misuse and overdose rates across Fulton County.
* Use funds effectively to create sustainable, long-term solutions for opioid crisis mitigation.
* Provide resources for persons dealing with opioid use disorders, including family members
seeking help for their loved ones.
* Promote prevention, improve clinical care, reduce overdose fatalities and eliminate stigma.
* Prevent initial misuse and promote overdose awareness
1.5 OBTAINING THE RFP
In order to obtain complete information about this solicitation, please click the link below where this
document and supporting documents can be downloaded,
https://www.bidnetdirect.com/georgia/fultoncounty.
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1.6 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held via web-conference.
Date: July 22, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/pg8CjJwkSY22jJ1x0bnBEA
Meeting ID: 987 8201 8057
Password: 870682
The purpose of the Pre-Proposal Conference is to provide information regarding the project and to
address any questions and concerns regarding the services sought by the County through this RFP.
However, no verbal response provided at the Pre-Proposal Conference binds the County. Only those
responses to questions submitted through BidNet Direct and responded to by the County will be official.
Inquiries regarding the solicitation either technical or otherwise may be submitted prior to the Pre-
Proposal Conference and will be addressed during the Pre-Proposal Conference.
Any additional questions asked at the Pre-Proposal Conference will be responded to in the form of an
addendum with the County's official responses.
Fulton County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs
or activities. Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in
any open meeting, program or activity of Fulton County Government should be directed to Mario Avery,
Contract Compliance Administrator at (404) 612-6307 or email: mario.avery@fultoncountyga.gov.
1.7 PROPOSAL DUE DATE
All proposals will be received by the Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance electronically
through BidNet Direct at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/georgia/fultoncounty on or before August 12,
2026 at 11:00 A.M., legal prevailing time. All submitted responses will be electronically time and date
stamped at the time all documents are uploaded and received.
Any proposals received after this appointed schedule will be considered late and will be returned
unopened to the Proposer. The proposal due date can be changed only by addendum.
1.8 CONTACT PERSON AND INQUIRIES
Information regarding the bid or bid requirements, either procedural or technical, may be obtained by
submitting questions to:
Purchasing Contact Name: Brian Jones
Email: brian.jones@fultoncountyga.gov
Phone: 404-612-6306
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1.9 PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE
The following is the procurement schedule for this project and will be strictly adhered to.
EVENT DATE
RFP Issued July 6, 2026
Pre-Proposal Conference July 22, 2026
Deadline for Submission of Questions and Requests
July 29, 2026
for Clarification by 2:00 PM
Proposal Due Date by 11:00 AM August 12, 2026
Tentative Dates for Oral Interviews/Presentations August 25 - 27, 2026
Anticipated Board of Commissioners Meeting
September 2026
Date
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SECTION 2 - INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
2.1 PROCUREMENT PROCESS
The procurement will be on a formally advertised basis. All technical requirements, unless otherwise
specified, must be met, or be capable of being met by the Proposer or their proposal will be disqualified
as being non-responsive.
2.2 CONTRACT DEFINITIONS
In addition to any other terms that may be defined in this solicitation and for purposes of this RFP, the
following terms and acronyms have the following meaning:
Acronym or Term Name or Definitions
Revision to the RFP documents issued by the County prior to the
Addendum
receipt of proposals.
Refers to the executed contract between the County and Contracting
Agreement
Entity.
County Fulton County Government and its authorized representatives
Purchasing staff designated by the Fulton County Department of
Contact Person Purchasing and Contract Compliance to submit any questions and
suggestions to.
Offeror The entity of individual submitting a proposal in response to this RFP.
Owner Fulton County Government
Proposal The document submitted by the offeror in response to this RFP.
Proposer The entity or individual submitting a proposal in response to his RFP.
Request for All documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference,
Proposal (RFP) utilized for soliciting sealed proposals.
A person or entity that has the capability in all respects to perform
Responsible Offeror
fully and reliably the contract requirements.
A person or entity that has submitted a bid or proposal that conforms
Responsive Offeror in all material respects to the requirements set forth in the invitation
for bids or request for proposals.
All the services specified, indicated, shown, or contemplated by the
Contract, and furnishing by the Contractor of all materials, equipment,
labor, methods, processes, construction and manufacturing materials
Scope of Work
and equipment, tools, plants, supplies, power, water, transportation
and other things necessary to complete such services in accordance
with the Contract.
An individual, firm, corporation or any combination thereof having a
Subcontractor/Sub-
direct contract with Consultant/Contractor for the performance of a
Consultant
part of the work.
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2.3 NO CONTACT DURING PROCUREMENT PROCESS
It is the policy of Fulton County that the evaluation and award process for County contracts shall be free
from both actual and perceived impropriety, and that contacts between potential vendors and County
officials, elected officials and staff regarding pending awards of County contracts shall be prohibited.
A. No person, firm, or business entity, however situated or composed, obtaining a copy of or responding
to this solicitation, shall initiate or continue any verbal or written communication regarding this
solicitation with any County officer, elected official, employee, or designated County representative,
between the date of the issuance of this solicitation and the date of the County Manager's
recommendation to the Board of Commissioners for award of the subject contract, except as may
otherwise be specifically authorized and permitted by the terms and conditions of this solicitation.
B. All verbal and written communications initiated by such person, firm, or entity regarding this
solicitation, if same are authorized and permitted by the terms and conditions of this solicitation, shall
be directed to the Purchasing Agent.
C. Any violation of this prohibition of the initiation or continuation of verbal or written communications
with County officers, elected officials, employees, or designated County representatives shall result
in a written finding by the Purchasing Agent that the submitted bid or proposal of the person, firm, or
entity in violation is "non-responsive", and same shall not be considered for award.
2.4 CLARIFICATION & ADDENDA
Proposers may submit requests for clarifications or interpretations regarding this RFP and the Contract.
Proposers must submit such requests through BidNet Direct for the County's consideration as set forth
in this section of this RFP. While the County has not placed an initial limitation on the number of requests
which can be submitted, Proposers are cautioned that if Proposers do not request meaningful
clarifications or interpretations in an organized manner (e.g., limited frequency of requests), the County
will set restrictions on the frequency and number of requests permitted. The County will not respond to
requests, oral or written, received after July 29, 2026, local prevailing time. Proposers are advised that
this section places no obligation on the part of the County to respond to any or all requests for clarification
or interpretation, and that the County's failure to respond to any such request will not relieve the Proposer
of any obligations or conditions required by this RFP.
All responses to written requests for clarification, interpretation, or additional information will be
distributed as addenda to this RFP and posted on BidNet Direct website.
No oral interpretation, instruction, or information concerning this RFP given by any employee or agent of
the County shall be binding on the County. Proposers who submit a Proposal in reliance on any such
oral information risk having their response to this RFP deemed non-responsive by the County. Only
written responses issued by addendum to this RFP should be considered by the Proposers.
During the period provided for the preparation of Proposals, the County may issue addenda to this RFP.
These addenda will be numbered consecutively and will be posted on BidNet Direct website. These
addenda will be issued by, or on behalf of, the County and will constitute a part of this RFP. Each Proposer
is required to acknowledge receipt of each addendum by submitting an executed acknowledgment form.
This acknowledgment shall include all addenda distributed prior to the Proposal Submission Date. All
responses to this RFP shall be prepared with full consideration of the addenda issued prior to the
Proposal Submission Date.
2.5 TERM OF CONTRACT
This contract is a one-time procurement with no renewal options.
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2.6 PROPOSAL EVALUATION
All proposals will be evaluated using the criteria specified in Section 4 of this RFP. Each proposal will be
reviewed to determine whether it has been submitted in accordance with the proposal requirements.
Proposals deemed non-responsive will be rejected from further review and the Offeror will be advised in
writing.
Proposals deemed responsive will be evaluated based on the evaluation criteria set forth in this RFP.
The County will determine which proposals are reasonably susceptible of being selected for award based
on the evaluation criteria. The County may also conduct oral presentations/interviews.
Selection will include an analysis of proposals by an Evaluation Committee composed of County personnel
who will review the proposal submittals in accordance with the submittal requirements and the evaluation
criteria set forth in Section 4 of this RFP. The committee may request oral interviews and/or site visits. The
County will determine which proposals are reasonably susceptible of being selected for award based on
the evaluation criteria. Other factors, as detailed in the RFP, will be considered in determining what
proposal will be deemed to best meet the needs of Fulton County. Awards will not necessarily be based
on cost alone.
2.7 DISQUALIFICATION OF PROPOSERS
The submission of more than one (1) proposal to the County as the primary Proposer or member of a joint
venture for the same work by and individual firm, partnership or corporation under the same or different
names may be grounds for disqualification of a Proposer and the rejection of the proposal.
2.8 RESERVED RIGHTS
The County reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals, to waive irregularities and
technicalities, and to request resubmission. Any sole response that is received may or may not be
rejected by the County depending on available competition and timely needs of the County. There is no
obligation on the part of the County to award the contract to the lowest proposer and the County reserves
the right to award the contract to the responsible proposers submitting responsive proposals with
resulting agreements most advantageous and in the best interest of the County. The County shall be the
sole judge of the proposals and the resulting agreements that are in its best interest and its decision shall
be final. Also, the County reserves the right to make such investigation as it deems necessary to
determine the ability of any proposer to perform the work or service requested. Information the County
deems necessary to make this determination shall be provided by the proposer. Such information may
include, but shall not be limited to, current financial statements by an independent CPA; verification of
availability of personnel; and past performance records.
2.9 APPLICABLE LAWS
All applicable laws and regulations of the State of Georgia and ordinances and regulations of Fulton
County shall apply. Protestors shall seek resolution of their complaints in the manner provided in the
Fulton County Purchasing Code Section 102-448 which is incorporated by reference herein.
2.10 INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS
Insurance and Risk Management provisions and Indemnification and Hold Harmless provisions are
outlined in Section 7 of this RFP.
Upon award, the successful Proposer must obtain at their expense, a Certificate of Insurance ("COI") with
policy limits equal to or greater than the limits outlined in Section 7. Proof of insurance must be provided
to the County prior to the start of any activities/services as described in the bid document(s). Any and all
insurance coverage(s) and/or bonds required under the terms and conditions of the contract shall be
maintained during the entire term of the contract, including any extensions or renewals thereto, and until all
work has been completed to the satisfaction of the County.
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2.11 ACCURACY OF RFP AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
The County assumes no responsibility that the specified technical and background information presented
in this RFP, or otherwise distributed or made available during this procurement process, is complete or
accurate. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the County will not be bound by or be
responsible for any explanation or interpretation of the Proposal documents other than those given in
writing as an addendum to this RFP.
Should a recipient of this RFP find discrepancies in or omissions from this RFP and related documents,
the recipient of this RFP shall immediately notify the Purchasing Contact Person identified in Section 1.11
A written addendum, if necessary, will be made available to each recipient of this RFP.
2.12 RESPONSIBILITY OF PROPOSER
Each Proposer is encouraged to conduct all necessary investigations and review all available and
relevant data and information, which are necessary in its judgment in order to assume this responsibility
prior to the submittal of its Proposal. Proposers are reminded of Fulton County's "No Contact During
Procurement" policy and shall only contact the person designated by the RFP.
2.13 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
If any Proposal contains technical, financial, or other confidential information that the Proposer believes
is exempt from disclosure, the Proposer must clearly label the specific portions sought to be kept
confidential and specify on what the exemption is based. The County, at its sole discretion and subject
to applicable law, will determine whether such exemption applies. The County has sole discretion to make
such determination regarding the disclosure of information, and by responding to this RFP, Proposers
waive any challenge to the County's decisions in this regard. Marking all or substantially all of a Proposal
as confidential may result in the Proposer being deemed non-responsive to this RFP.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Proposers recognize and agree that the County, its staff, and its
Consultants will not be responsible or liable in any way for any losses that the Proposer may suffer from
the disclosure of information or materials to third parties.
2.14 COUNTY RIGHTS AND OPTIONS
This RFP constitutes an invitation to submit Proposals to the County. Without limitation or penalty, the
County reserves and holds at its sole discretion, the following rights and options:
* This RFP does not obligate the County to select, procure or contract for any services whatsoever.
* Fulton County reserves the right to award a contract based on this RFP and the proposal(s) received
(in whole or in part) to one or several vendors.
* The County reserves the right to change or alter the schedule for any events associated with this
procurement and, if required, notify the Proposers. A Proposer, by submitting a Proposal, agrees to
be bound by any modifications made by the County
* All costs incurred by a Proposer in connection with responding to this RFP, the evaluation and
selection process undertaken in connection with this procurement, and any negotiations with the
County will be borne by the Proposer.
* The County reserves the right to reject all Proposals and components thereof to eliminate all
Proposers responding to this RFP from further consideration for this procurement, and to notify such
Proposers of the County's determination.
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