The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify qualified organizations to respond to the opioid crisis in Dakota County through opioid epidemic response strategies, including prevention, treatment and recovery, harm reduction, and continuing care. The goal of this approach is to fund innovative projects in Dakota County that will have a high impact, particularly from Dakota County communities most disproportionately impacted by the opioid crisis. Projects that are in alignment with the opioid remediation strategies identified in the Minnesota Memorandum of Agreement, Exhibit A, will be prioritized. The service area includes all territories within the geographical bounds of Dakota County. Multiple applicants may be selected for funding contracts. Through this process, up to $390,000 could be awarded.
