The County of Hudson (“the County”) is seeking proposals from qualified Respondents for the Procurement “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE 2026 OPIOID SETTLEMENT INITIATIVES”. Awards will be made pursuant to the Competitive Contracting provisions in the Local Public Contracts Law found at N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq.
Notice is hereby given that on April 21, 2026 no later than 11:00 a.m., sealed Proposals will be received by the Hudson County Division of Purchasing at 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 at which time and place Proposals will be opened and read in public for:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE
2026 OPIOID SETTLEMENT INITIATIVES
In response to the opioid epidemic which has included huge increases in the use of prescription opioids, heroin and synthetic opioids resulting in multiple deaths and a declaration of a public health emergency in 2017, nationwide settlements were reached to resolve litigation brought by states and local subdivisions against pharmaceutical distributors and manufactures who have contributed to the epidemic. In 2021, the state of New Jersey entered into the national billion-dollar settlement agreements which resulted in counties and municipalities receiving a portion of funds over the next eighteen years. In response to the epidemic, Hudson County is issuing this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) to assist communities that have been harmed by the opioid epidemic. The grant period for this RFP will be from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 . Hudson County anticipates selecting up to three (3) providers for this time period with the flexibility to renew some awards (please refer to page 9), pending awardee performance and availability of funding.
The Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services will provide funding in three areas. Firstly, the County is seeking a consultant to conduct a provider capacity assessment in relation to opioid/substance misuse. Specifically, the consultant will assess the inventory and capacity of existing agencies that provide direct or indirect support and services to Hudson County residents and determine what agencies may need to expand or enhance services, to be outlined in a strategic plan. Specifically, the consultant will assess, analyze, and make recommendations on how we can better serve Hudson County residents and should have subject matter expertise on substance misuse. Secondly, the County is seeking an applicant to create a public education/awareness campaign in relation to opioid/substance misuse. The campaign must be county wide, address stigma and utilize multiple platforms to deliver messaging to all age groups. Lastly, the County is also seeking an applicant to conduct a community outreach campaign in relation to opioid/substance misuse.
The Request for Proposal Specifications (hereinafter referred to as “RFP”) must be obtained on the County Purchasing Portal at http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org/. Registering on the Hudson County Purchasing Portal and obtaining the RFP is free of charge. The RFP will be available for download under the “Opportunities” Section of the Purchasing Portal.
It is the Respondent’s responsibility to ensure that the Proposal package is physically delivered (either by the Respondent, via mail, or courier service) to the Division of Purchasing no later than the Proposal opening date and time, April 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Any Proposal received after this deadline, or any amended deadline established by the Division of Purchasing, will not be accepted, in accordance with applicable law, regardless of the method of delivery. Proposals cannot be faxed or emailed to the County of Hudson.
Responses must be made on the forms included within the RFP, be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the Respondent and the title, “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE 2026 HUDSON COUNTY OPIOID SETTLEMENT INITIATIVES” printed on the outside, and addressed to the Hudson County Division of Purchasing at the address above.
Any Addenda will be published as required by law on the official website of the County of Hudson www.hcnj.us and published on the website of the New Jersey Department of State www.nj.gov/state under “Statewide Legal Notices”. Any and all addenda will be issued on the Hudson County Purchasing Portal. All Respondents who have downloaded and received the RFP from the Purchasing Portal should check the Purchasing Portal from now through the opening date and time for Addenda. All Respondents who have downloaded the RFP from the Purchasing Portal will, as required by law, automatically receive notification that an addendum has been posted for their review. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to include properly completed addenda forms in the Proposal as required. Failure to do so will automatically deem a proposal non-responsive.
. No proposals may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of the proposals.
Applicants are required to comply with the requirements of PL 1975, c. 127 (NJAC 17:27) Affirmative Action Plan, Hudson County Living Wage Ordinance Nos. 363-6-2014, 429-7-2025 and PL 1977, c. 33, Disclosure Statement, and all other requirements set forth in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants.