Contracting Opportunities

The County of Marin Department of Health and Human Services, Divisions of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and Public Health, is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to implement primary substance use prevention strategies that reduce and delay youth substance use across Marin County. Funded through the federal Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SUBG), this RFP supports prevention work through two tracks: Track 1 – Parent/Caregiver Prevention and Community Norms, which equips parents and trusted adults to support substance-free youth development; and Track 2 – Community and Environmental Prevention, which strengthens community coalitions and pursues policy and environmental change related to youth substance use. Organizations may apply for one or both tracks, with a separate proposal for each. The County anticipates allocating $235,000 annually—up to $85,000 per year for Track 1 and up to $150,000 per year for Track 2. The contract period is September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, subject to performance and funding availability. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. PST on July 15, 2026, through the County's Bid Express platform. The full RFP (RFP-HHS-2026-13) is available on the County of Marin website.

The County of Marin Department of Health and Human Services, Divisions of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and Public Health, is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to coordinate youth-led, school-based substance use prevention efforts through the Friday Night Live (FNL) and Club Live (CL) programs. FNL engages high school-aged youth and CL engages middle school-aged youth as active leaders working to change the community conditions that contribute to underage substance use. Funded through the federal Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SUBG), the selected organization will coordinate a minimum of three FNL/CL chapters across diverse school communities countywide, providing training and support and building youth capacity to drive lasting change in their schools and communities.
The County anticipates allocating $50,000 annually for this work. The anticipated initial contract period is September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods, subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. PST on July 15, 2026. The full RFP (RFP-HHS-2026-12), including submission requirements and instructions, is available on the County of Marin website.

The County of Marin Children and Family Services (CFS) Division is seeking proposals from qualified community-based organizations to provide Motivational Interviewing (MI) for Cross-Cutting Case Management services to families residing in Marin County who are at risk of foster care involvement. Services will support children, youth, and families who meet Family First Prevention Services (FFPS) eligibility requirements and are intended to prevent entry or reentry into foster care through early intervention and family-centered support. All services must be delivered using the evidence-based practice of Motivational Interviewing with fidelity and in a manner that is strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and equitable. The selected provider will deliver comprehensive case management services that include candidacy and needs assessment support, safety monitoring, development and oversight of Family Well-Being Plans, coordination of prevention services, and ongoing engagement with families. Motivational Interviewing will serve as the core intervention strategy to strengthen parenting skills, support positive behavior change, and improve family functioning. Providers will also be responsible for participating in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities, collecting and reporting required program data, and maintaining fidelity to the MI model through established monitoring and coaching processes. The County will provide access to required training and fidelity monitoring resources, including the LYSSN platform for Motivational Interviewing training, skill development, and quality assurance. Provider staff will be expected to complete required Family First Prevention Services training, CQI training, and MI training, unless approved for an exemption based on prior qualifying experience. Through this initiative, Marin County seeks to expand prevention-focused services that strengthen families, improve child and family well-being, and reduce the need for foster care placement.