The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking proposals for opioid epidemic response services. The contract term is anticipated to be 3. 5 years, with potential extensions up to 5 years. Proposals are due August 10, 2026. Funding is available for prevention, harm reduction, continuum of care expansion, and chronic pain management. At least $5,000,000 is reserved for urban American Indian organizations and $5,000,000 for projects serving African American communities. Maximum funding per grant is $750,000. Responders must be located in or bordering Minnesota and conduct activities within the state. Key requirements include adherence to evidence-based practices, data reporting, and specific billing hierarchies. A responders conference will be held on July 23, 2026.
Proposals must be submitted no later than Monday, August 10th, 2026 by 3:59 p. m. Central Standard Time. Proposals must be submitted no later than Monday, August 10th, 2026 by 3:59 p. m. Central Standard Time.
Successful responders will be required to submit supplemental documentation for invoices submitted in the first six months of the grant contract, including pay statements and receipts. Successful responders will be required to submit supplemental documentation for invoices submitted in the first six months of the grant contract.
Proposals will be evaluated on best value as determined by a standardized scoring system. Proposals will be evaluated on best value as determined by the review criteria and scoring system specified below.
Responders must be located within Minnesota or a county bordering Minnesota, conduct grant activities within Minnesota, be authorized to conduct business in Minnesota, and be in good standing with the Minnesota Secretary of State. They must not be suspended or debarred by any state or federal agency. Responders must: be located within minnesota or a county bordering minnesota, and conduct grant activities within minnesota. . . be authorized to conduct business in minnesota and in good standing with the minnesota secretary of state
Failure to observe the terms and conditions in completion of the proposal, submitting late proposals, faxed proposals, or incomplete applications may result in disqualification. Failure to observe the terms and conditions in completion of the proposal is at the responders risk and may, at the discretion of the state, result in disqualification of the proposal for nonresponsiveness.
It is anticipated that a total of $18,750,000 will be awarded under this RFP, with a maximum of $750,000 per grant. It is anticipated that a total of 18,750,000 will be awarded under this rfp. state anticipates awarding up to 25 contracts with a maximum funding amount of 750, 000 per grant.
