About this opportunity
AI summaryChisago County Public Health requests proposals for Opioid Action Council services to address the opioid crisis and impact residents of Chisago County. Proposed projects must align with the county's 2026 strategic priorities, addressing at least one of the top two priorities such as expanding comprehensive treatment, strengthening prevention, or reducing stigma. Eligible applicants are onshore USA organizations, and agencies may submit joint applications with a designated lead agency and letters of commitment. Applicants must submit proposals by December 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time, and a pre-bid meeting occurs on November 13, 2026. Submissions must include applicant information, an organization overview, a project narrative, sustainability plans, a workplan, a budget, and a budget narrative, with total indirect costs capped at 10%. The county will evaluate applications on a 100-point scale across the narrative, workplan, budget, organization overview, and sustainability, requiring at least 70 points for funding consideration.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Chisago County
Scope of work
- Implement an opioid epidemic response project addressing strategic priorities
- Expand access to comprehensive treatment, peer services, and recovery supports
- Strengthen prevention through schools, families, and early intervention
- Participate in at minimum quarterly check-ins with the Chief Strategist
- Present to the Opioid Action Council at least once during funding period
- Complete a yearly Project Summary Report including funding and outcome reports
- Submit monthly detailed itemized invoices and cost documentation
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Project Narrative | 30 points |
| Workplan | 25 points |
| Budget and Budget Narrative | 20 points |
| Organization Overview | 15 points |
| Sustainability | 10 points |
Documents to include with your response
- Applicant Information (Appendix A)
- Organization Overview (Appendix A)
- Project Narrative (Appendix A)
- Sustainability (Appendix A)
- Workplan (Appendix B)
- Budget and Budget Narrative (Appendix C)
- W-9
- Letters of Commitment (if relevant)
Key dates
- RFP Released
- October 30, 2026
- Opioid Grant Information Session
- November 13, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Central Time
- Hard copy proposal due date
- December 4, 2026, by 4:30 p.m., Central Time
- Proposal Due Date
- December 6, 2026, by 11:59 p.m., Central Time
- Proposals reviewed by Opioid Action Council
- December 17, 2026
- Applications recommended for approval and review by Board of Commissioners
- January 6, 2026
- Estimated services start date
- January 7, 2026
- Project check-in
- Quarterly, at minimum
- Estimated services end date
- December 31, 2027
- Estimated due date for project report
- February 29, 2028
How to submit
- Method
- Email or hand-delivered hard copy
- Instructions
- Email to [email protected] or hand-deliver packet to Sheila Bohnsack, Chisago County Health & Human Services Office, 6133 402nd St, North Branch, MN 55056
Contract details
- Term
- Estimated services start date January 7, 2026 through estimated services end date December 31, 2027
- Estimated value
- Up to $200,000 in total funding (individual grant requests may not exceed $200,000)
- Place of performance
- Chisago County, Minnesota
- Funding
- Opioid Settlement Funding under the Minnesota Opioids State-Subdivision Memorandum of Agreement
