Washington County Naloxone Distribution Center

Washington County Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division, Addictions Program, seeks to contract with a qualified provider to deliver the following services from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032, as follows:

Operate a Naloxone Distribution Center to provide naloxone to organizations serving people at high-risk of overdose in Washington County.

Operate a Washington County Naloxone Distribution Center to increase community access to naloxone. The program would ensure that naloxone is distributed equitably to organizations that serve Washington County residents at high-risk of overdose, including Behavioral Health service providers, Behavioral Health Resource Network providers (BHRN), peer-delivered service providers, housing partners, and other Community-Based Organizations or groups that serve people who use drugs or are in recovery.

This program will expand upon existing access points and the quantity of naloxone for distribution in Washington County. The Provider will ensure that services are accessible across all geographic areas of the county (including rural and unincorporated areas) and will proactively offer them to historically excluded communities.

The Provider shall be responsible for the following:

1. Distribute naloxone and provide overdose prevention education in accordance with Oregon law, applicable Oregon Health Authority guidance, and the Oregon Statewide Standing Order to Dispense Naloxone, in accordance with ORS 689.800 through 689.808.
2. Distribute a minimum of 3,000 naloxone doses per quarter to organizations serving Washington County.
3. Distribute naloxone to a minimum of fifteen (15) different organizations per quarter.
4. Deliver naloxone trainings to no less than six (6) different organizations per quarter.
5. Provide services that are evidence-based and/or follow promising practices.
6. Develop and implement quality assurance and quality improvement processes to improve the quality of services progressively.
7. Maintain regular communication and participate in regular contract check-ins with Washington County Addictions.
8. Participate in service compliance reviews.
9. Comply with 42 CFR Part 2 at all times.
10. Develop a written Naloxone Distribution Center policy and procedures available to Washington County Addictions upon request.
11. Submit a quarterly report in accordance with Washington County contract expectations; and,
12. Submit invoices in accordance with Washington County contract expectations.

**Responses must be submitted electronically** to https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/washington-county-or. Proposals must be received by **2:00 pm Wednesday, November 25, 2026**.

The County may reject any proposal not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements and may reject for good cause any or all proposals upon a finding by the County it is in the public interest to do so.

Funding for these services will be provided by the Washington County Addictions Program. Washington County does not guarantee equal funding for each contractor. Contract amounts will be based on services provided, utilization, capacity to deliver services, and negotiated budget, with the ability to increase based on the need for services and the county's need to disperse. Contract terms are for each year with an option to renew for five years. Contracts are subject to the availability of funds.

**Required** qualifications: Provider must maintain all required insurance coverage, as indicated in *HHS ATTACHMENT C: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY FORM*. Provider must own or lease at least one facility within Washington County prior to submitting the response to the RFP, with a minimum of 200 square feet.

Contractor Selection Date: December 11, 2026.