Rutherford County Opioid Settlement Fund FY 26-29 RFA Listings and Application Guide
Rutherford CountyCounty · Rutherford County, NC- Due
- Apr 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Scott
The 30-second brief
Rutherford County is soliciting applications for $2.1-$2.6 million in opioid settlement funds to support 14 evidence-based strategies across treatment, prevention, and harm reduction for a three-year term. Applications are due April 30, 2026.
Cover Sheet, Program Narrative, Three-Year Budget and Narrative, Organizational Capacity Documentation, Performance Measurement and Data Plan, Partner Support Letters, Insurance Verification, Conflict-of-Interest Certification, Debarment and Suspension Certification, Sustainability Planning, Submission Checklist
Program Design & Evidence Base (30%), Organizational Capacity & Partnerships (25%), Budget & Cost-Effectiveness (20%), Evaluation & Data Plan (15%), Community Alignment & Equity (10%)
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Summary
Rutherford County is soliciting applications for $2.1-$2.6 million in opioid settlement funds to support 14 evidence-based strategies across treatment, prevention, and harm reduction for a three-year term. Applications are due April 30, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Cover Sheet
- Program Narrative
- Three-Year Budget and Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Performance Measurement and Data Plan
- Partner Support Letters
- Insurance Verification
- Conflict-of-Interest Certification
- Debarment and Suspension Certification
- Sustainability Planning
- Submission Checklist
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Budget Spreadsheet Template
- Organizational capacity docs
- Performance measurement plan
- Data collection plan
- Insurance certificates
- Conflict-of-interest cert
- Debarment certification
- Submission checklist
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Rutherford County, NC
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Rutherford County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Scott.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Rutherford County in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Scott. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Cover Sheet, Program Narrative, Three-Year Budget and Narrative, Organizational Capacity Documentation, Performance Measurement and Data Plan, Partner Support Letters, Insurance Verification, Conflict-of-Interest Certification, Debarment and Suspension Certification, Sustainability Planning, Submiss. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Program Design & Evidence Base (30%), Organizational Capacity & Partnerships (25%), Budget & Cost-Effectiveness (20%), Evaluation & Data Plan (15%), Community Alignment & Equity (10%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Rutherford County?
All active and historical solicitations from Rutherford County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Rutherford County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Budget Spreadsheet Template, Organizational capacity docs, Performance measurement plan, Data collection plan, Insurance certificates, Conflict-of-interest cert, Debarment certification, Submission ch. Review the full document from Rutherford County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Rutherford County, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.