City of Richmond

The buyer is seeking proposals for opioid remediation programs and services using national opioid settlement funds. The buyer intends to fund multiple projects to maximize impact in the community. Target populations include women, BIPOC communities, and unhoused individuals. Priority areas are increasing access to treatment, preventing opioid addiction, and enhancing harm reduction opportunities. Programs must operate over a three-year period and demonstrate measurable outcomes.

• 3/12/2025 - Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting
• 3/21/2025 - Written Questions Due
• 4/1/2025 - Responses to Questions Posted
• 4/14/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 7/1/2025 - Commencement of Services

• Expand Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services
• Develop materials to inform community about available resources
• Expand access to 12-step programming and support systems
• Provide education on substance use risks and prevention resources
• Promote harm reduction resources like naloxone and fentanyl test strips
• Educate on proper medication handling and disposal
• Conduct outreach to target populations including women, BIPOC communities, and unhoused individuals
• Implement evidence-based or evidence-informed practices for opioid remediation
• Measure and report on program outcomes and performance
• Ensure program promotes inclusion, belonging, accessibility and racial equity