RFP: Statewide Clinician Education Activities

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The contractor will educate clinicians on best practices for treating acute, subacute, and chronic pain and for prescribing opioids, following CDC guidelines. Trainings will be developed and conducted through various channels, including workgroups and social media. Additionally, the contractor will train clinicians on screening, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid and stimulant use disorders, focusing on culturally- and trauma-informed approaches. Technical assistance will be provided to clinicians as needed. The goals include informing clinical practice, addressing inequities in care, and offering continuing medical education credits. Data collection and evaluation will support ongoing improvement, with regular progress reports and communication with DOH and CDC staff.

BIDDER ELIGIBILITY: The Washington State Department of Health is seeking qualified contractor(s) contractors to implement evidence-based clinician education activities under the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Cooperative Agreement. This initiative aims to reduce the incidence of substance-involved morbidity and mortality in Washington State by educating and training clinicians on best practices for treating pain, prescribing opioids, and diagnosing and addressing substance use disorders.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:  The period of performance of any contract(s) resulting from this RFP shall be Date of Execution through August 31, 2025, Amendments extending the period of performance, if any, shall be at the sole discretion of DOH.

AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS: The RFP, along with any amendments and bid results will be available only through Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS).  All interested Bidders must be registered with WEBS under the following commodity codes in order to receive automatic notifications: 918-38, 918-67, 924-16, 948-47, 948-48, 948-74, 952-15,  958-56 and 918-32

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: Monday March 17,2025 by 2:00 pm

ELECTRONIC BID RESPONSES ONLY: Bid responses will only be accepted electronically via Email/Email Attachment to Bids@doh.wa.gov

Small, Minority, Women, and Veteran-owned firms are encouraged to submit bids.

Closing Date:

Monday March 17, 2025

Organization:

Washington State Department of Health

Point of Contact:

Maria Rogers