The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) intends to issue an RFP to provide for NYS certified Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs (OOPPs) or organizations that meet the criteria - to become NYS certified OOPPs and to provide opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution in New York City. The goals of this RFP are to: Support organizations in NYC currently registered as OOPPs, or interested in becoming OOPPs, to expand overdose education; Distribute naloxone to those at risk of an opioid overdose, and to their families, friends, and loved ones; Increase the availability of naloxone to individuals and communities most affected by unintentional opioid overdose; and offer overdose education and naloxone distribution at no cost to participants in a culturally and linguistically competent manner.
The Concept Paper will be posted on the DOHMH website, www.nyc.gov/health, October 18, 2018 through December 3, 2018. Comments in response to the Concept Paper should be submitted, in writing, to RFP@health..nyc.gov no later than November 26, 2018. Make sure to include “OOPPs Concept Paper” in the subject line.