Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1 The Contractor will conduct an environmental assessment of substance use prevention activities being implemented compared to the evidence-based need for prevention response in Howard County. The Contractor supported by HCHD, will gather all available state, local, and program specific quantitative data to conduct the environmental assessment. 2.2 The Contractor shall solicit participants from key partner agencies to conduct focus groups and key informant interviews in order to complete the gap analysis and develop the needs assessment report. 2.3 The Contractor shall prepare a final report to include all findings, a highlight of key take-aways, and develop an executive summary of the needs assessment and top line recommendations for strategies and resources needed to address the gaps in overdose prevention and response including opiates. 2.4 The Contractor shall prepare a yearly budget and grant proposal for submission to the County. 2.5 The Contractor shall attend and participate in meetings as designated by the County or MDH.
