Certain groups, such as people experiencing houselessness, have experienced disproportionate increases in overdose fatalities in Denver. To better reach as many people in Denver as possible, DDPHE is providing funding to organizations and individuals who are leaders in these communities to share information and resources within their networks. This funding is available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Overdose Data to Action (OD2A): Denver grant.

The Contractor, in partnership with DDPHE and other OD2A contractors, will prevent fatal and nonfatal overdoses and reduce overdose disparities among people experiencing houselessness in Denver, who remain disproportionately impacted by overdoses. Other OD2A contractors have been selected to address overdose disparities among other populations, such as Indigenous/Native Americans, Spanish speaking individuals, and other Hispanic/Latinx communities. This will be done by expanding linkage to and retention in care, data/information sharing, harm-reduction, partnership, and stigma-reduction activities in Denver.

This is a $100,000 funding opportunity through the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A): Denver grant. The project term is anticipated to be from May 1 ,2024 – August 31, 2024. The start date is based on DDPHE’s estimated contracting timeline. An earlier start date may be possible if the contract is executed prior to May 1, 2024. The end date aligns with the CDC’s required annual contract term end date of August 31, 2024. The CDC OD2A LOCAL grant has a term of five years (September 2023 – August 2028). The program’s intent is to extend this contract annually, up to five years. Contract extensions and additional funding will be based on program and project needs.

More Proposals will be submitted via email to the Contract and Fiscal Administrator, Jason Smith, at Jason.Smith1@denvergov.org .

Tentative Schedule (all dates are subject to change):

• RFP Release Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
• Questions Due in Writing or to BidNet: Thursday, February 1, 2024
• Q & A Posted Online: Friday, February 2, 2024
• Proposals Due: Monday, February 12, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.
• Award Notification: Anticipated Friday, March 1, 2024

Additional Information

View the RFP (PDF, 276KB) for additional details about the program background and scope of work.

Organizational Requirements

• Organization must be (or be able to) register with the Colorado Secretary of State
• Organization cannot be de-barred and must have (or be able to have) a certificate of non-debarment and federal UEI #
• Organization must be as established entity that provides services to people experiencing houselessness in Denver.
  • Note: The organization does not need to exclusively operate within the City and County of Denver. However, funds cannot be used to provide services and resources to people outside of Denver, therefore the Contractor will ensure that events and activities focus on people who reside in Denver as possible.
• Ideal applicants are local, non-profit, community-based organizations. However, other providers are still encouraged to apply.

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