RFP 58819026 AmeriCorps Substance Abuse Prevention Program

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Register to iowagrants.gov  -298350-RFP 58819026 AmeriCorps Substance Abuse Prevention Program Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Application Deadline: 03/12/2020 12:00 AM  

Award Amount Range:Not ApplicableProject Start Date:07/01/2019Project End Date:06/30/2020Award Announcement Date:Eligible Applicant:Please see Section 1.03 Eligibility Requirements in the RFP
Program Officer:John McMullenPhone:515-281-6646 xEmail:john.mcmullen@idph.iowa.govCategorical Area:Substance Abuse  Description  
It is the responsibility of the Applicant to review all attachments listed in the section below, including the Request for Proposal (RFP) Document.
The issuance of the RFP in no way constitutes a committment by IDPH to award a contract.
Excerpts from the RFP:
1.01     Purpose
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) # 58819026

is to solicit applications that will enable the Iowa Department of Public Health (referred to as Department) to select the most qualified applicant to provide education to Iowa community members on substance abuse prevention, particularly opioid and prescription drug abuse; build capacity of organizations who need to broaden understanding of opioid and prescription drug abuse; and form coalitions and partnerships to address the growing crisis.
AmeriCorps is a national service program funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).  CNCS is a federal agency established in 1993 to engage Americans of all ages and backgrounds in intensive community-based service.  In exchange for their service, AmeriCorps members may receive a living allowance to defray costs while serving and, upon successful completion of their term, an education award to help finance their college education, vocational training, training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or to repay qualified existing student loans.  Successful programs utilize service as a strategy to meet community needs, while supporting the development and growth of the AmeriCorps members serving with the organization.
The purpose of AmeriCorps State is to engage AmeriCorps members in direct service and capacity-building activities to address unmet community needs.
The organizations that receive grants are responsible for recruiting, selecting, and supervising AmeriCorps members to serve in their programs.
 
The Department is actively working to strengthen our capacity to address health inequities in Iowa.
Health equityis defined as the attainment of the highest possible level of health for all people by achieving the environmental, social, economic and other conditions in which all people have the opportunity to attain their highest possible level of health. This program promotes health equity through using AmeriCorps members to increase the dissemination of substance abuse resources and information to all population throughout Iowa.
1.02     Project Period and Contract Term
The project period shall be from July 1, 2019 to November 30,2020.  
The Department expects the initial contract period to be a I5 month term from July 1, 2019 to November 30,2020. The Department shall have the option to renew the contract at its sole discretion for up to two additional one (1) year terms subject to review of the continuation application, contractor performance and compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract, availability of funds, program modifications, or any other grounds determined by the Department to be in Department’s best interests.
The issuance of this RFP in no way constitutes a commitment by the Department to award a contract.
 
1.03     Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet each of the following eligibility requirements for consideration.
 
Eligible Applicants
Non-profit, 501(c)3 organizations, schools, or government agencies currently operating youth mentoring or substance abuse prevention programs in Iowa and have been for one year or more   are eligible to submit an application in accordance with this RFP.
Applicants must adhere to at least one of the the following eligibility expectations in order to apply:


An Iowa non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, school, or government agency currently operating youth mentoring or substance abuse prevention programs  that has continuously provided substance abuse prevention and /or mentoring services in Iowa since July 1, 2016, including:

Community utilization and implementation of evidence-based programs, practices and policies with a variety of populations
Community utilization of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) model
Employing at least one (1) staff member who is a Certified Prevention Specialist through the Iowa Board of Certification
Mentoring youth individually or in groups (utilizing the Elements of Effective Practice, and Certified or will be certified through the Iowa Mentoring Partnership within the contract year) (refer to weblink provided in Section 7)
Having Substance Abuse Prevention services and resources for older adults living in Iowa
A Recovery Community Organization or Collegiate Recovery Community starting services or providing services in Iowa
 
AND applicants must adhere to both of the following expectations:

Promoting positive community norms
Connecting coalitions, schools, and communities
 
Electronic Communication Requirements
Applicant is required to maintain and provide to the Department, upon application, a current and valid email account for electronic communications with the Department.
Official email communication from the Department regarding this application will be issued from
iowa.grants@webgrantsmail.com.  Applicants are required to assure these communications are received and responded to accordingly.
 
1.04    Service Delivery Area
The service areas are defined by the applicant, such as school districts, county, community, etc. within the state of Iowa.
 
1.05 Available Funds
The source of funding is State of Iowa Sunday Sales Liquor License fees.
Funding within this RFP will help support the mentoring/substance abuse prevention/recovery community organization programs in meeting AmeriCorps expectations including:

site supervisor time to oversee the member,
office supplies and space,
travel and registration expenses to attend required meetings or optional trainings,
AmeriCorps member uniforms and AmeriCorps signage and banners, etc.  
 
The Department will separately fund a living stipend and other benefits to support each AmeriCorps member.  AmeriCorps members who complete all requirements during their term of service will then be eligible for an Education Award.
Applicants may apply for up to $30,000 for the total contract one year  period. The Department anticipates up to $225,000 available for approximately 15  awards. Actual total awards and individual contract funding levels may vary from that listed or funding may be withdrawn completely, depending on availability of funding or any other grounds determined by the Department to be in the Department’s best interests.
There is a 2:1 match required (two parts Department to one part contractor), e.g., a $15,000 award will require $7,500 in match.  In-kind match is acceptable with documentation (refer to the Federal Regulations 215.23(d) weblink provided in Section 7). No state or federal funds may be utilized as match.
 
1.06     Schedule of Important Dates  (All times and dates listed are local Iowa time.)
The following dates are set forth for informational purposes.  The Department reserves the right to change them.The following dates are set forth for informational purposes.  The Department reserves the right to change them.
 
PHASE 1:


During PHASE 1, all applications for full-time will be accepted beginning on March 13, 2019 and concluding on April 10, 2019. There are 15 open full-time positions and 15 half-time member positions available at the start of this application process.

If any applications are received after April 10, 2019, applications will be reviewed and scored in PHASE 2.

The number of member positions used and remaining at the conclusion of PHASE 1 will be posted to the Department website on May 14, 2019 unless the Department at its sole discretion extends this date.
 


EVENT
DATE
RFP Issued
March 13, 2019
Written Questions and Responses 
Round 1 Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
March 19, 2019
March 25, 2019
Round 2 Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
March 27, 2019
April 3, 2019
Final Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
April 5, 2019
April 9, 2019
Applications Due
April 10, 2019  
Post Notice of Intent to Award
May 14, 2019
Anticipated Contract Period
June 1, 2019 - August 31,2020

PHASE 2 (contingent on available funding):


During PHASE 2, all applications for full-time (refer to document posted on the Department website listing number of open positions will be accepted beginning on April 11, 2019 and concluding on June 5, 2019.

If any applications are received after June 5, 2019, applications will be reviewed and scored in PHASE 3.

The number of member positions used and remaining at the conclusion of PHASE 2 will be posted to the Department website on June 27, 2019 unless the Department at its sole discretion extends this date.
 


EVENT
DATE
RFP Issued
April 11, 2019
Written Questions and Responses 
Round 1 Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
April 15,2019
April 19, 2019
Round 2 Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
May 16, 2019
May 21, 2019
Final Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
May 23, 2019
May 29, 2019
Applications Due
June 5, 2019
Post Notice of Intent to Award
June 28, 2019
Anticipated Contract Period
September 1, 2019 - August 31,2020
 
 
PHASE 3 (contingent on available funding):


During PHASE 3, all applications for full-time (refer to document posted on the Department website listing number of open positions) will be accepted beginning on June 6, 2019 and concluding on August 14, 2019.

If any applications are received after August 14, 2019, applications will be reviewed and scored in PHASE 4.

The number of member positions used and remaining at the conclusion of PHASE 3 will be posted to the Department website on September 11, 2019 unless the Department at its sole discretion extends this date.
 


EVENT
DATE
RFP Issued
June 6, 2019
Written Questions and Responses 
Round 1 Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
June 13, 2019
June 18,2019
Round 2 Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
July 11, 2019
July 16, 2019
Final Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
August 1, 2019
August 6, 2019
Applications Due
August 14, 2019
Post Notice of Intent to Award
September 11, 2019
Anticipated Contract Period
October 15, 2019 -November 30, 2020
 
PHASE 4 (contingent on available funding):


During PHASE 4, all applications for full-time (refer to document posted on the Department website listing number of open positions) will be accepted beginning on August 15, 2019 and concluding on September 19, 2019.

If any applications are received after September 19, 2019, applications will be reviewed and scored in PHASE 5.

The number of member positions used and remaining at the conclusion of PHASE 4 will be posted to the Department website on October 19, 2019 unless the Department at its sole discretion extends this date.
 


EVENT
DATE
RFP Issued
August 15, 2019
Written Questions and Responses 
Round 1 Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
August 22, 2019
August 27, 2019
Round 2 Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
August 30, 2019
September 4, 2019
Final Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
September 9, 2018
September 17, 2018
Applications Due
September 19, 2019
Post Notice of Intent to Award
October 16, 2019
Anticipated Contract Period
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2020
 
PHASE 5 (contingent on available funding):


During PHASE 5, all applications for half-time, quarter-time, and minimal-time members (refer to document posted on the Department website listing number of open positions) will be accepted beginning on November 29, 2019 and concluding on March 12, 2020.

The number of member positions used and remaining at the conclusion of PHASE 5 will be posted to the Department website on March 12, 2020 unless the Department at its sole discretion extends this date.
 


EVENT
DATE
RFP Issued
November 27, 2019
Written Questions and Responses 
Round 1 Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
December 10, 2019
December 17, 2018
Round 2 Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
January 15, 2020
January 22, 2020
Final Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
February 13, 2020
February 19, 2020
Applications Due
March 12, 2020
Post Notice of Intent to Award
April 8, 2020
Anticipated Contract Period
June 1, 2020 - November 30,2020
 
 
 
 
 
     Attachments  Click on the File Name to open attachment 
DescriptionFile NameFile SizeA. RFP#58819026 AmeriCorps Substance Abuse Prevention ProgramA. RFP#58819026 AmeriCorps Substance Abuse Prevention Program.pdf285 KBB. IowaGrants Registration InstructionsB. IowaGrants Registration Instructions Updated 2016.pdf873 KBC. IDPH Application Instruction GuidanceC. IDPH Application Instruction Guidance 2016.pdf1.9 MBD. AmeriCorps Substance Abuse Prevention Program DRAFT Contract TemplateD. AmeriCorps Substance Abuse Prevention Program DRAFT Contract Template.pdf227 KBE. Americorps Substance Abuse Prevention Program DRAFT Scoring ToolE. Americorps Substance Abuse Prevention Program DRAFT Scoring Tool .pdf217 KBF. AmeriCorps Member Generic Position DescriptionF. AmeriCorps Member Generic Position Description.pdf89 KBG. RFP Amendment - 58819026- AmeriCorps Substance Abuse Prevention ProgramG. RFP Amendment - 58819026- AmeriCorps Substance Abuse Prevention Program (1).pdf68 KB   Website Links  Click on the URL to go to website 
URLDescriptionhttp://idph.iowa.gov/finance/funding-opportunities/general-conditions1. IDPH General Conditionshttp://www.nationalservice.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AmeriCorpsSeniorCorpsBrandingGuidance-.pdf2. AmeriCorps Branding and Messaging Guidancehttp://www.nationalservice.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1990_serviceact_as%20amended%20through%20pl%20111-13.pdf3. AmeriCorps Regulationshttp://www.mentoring.org/program-resources/elements-of-effective-practice-for-mentoring/4. Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring - MENTORhttp://www.iowamentoring.org/for-programs/program-certification5. Iowa Mentoring Partnership Certification Processhttp://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2005-title2-vol1/pdf/CFR-2005-title2-vol1-sec215-23.pdf6. Federal Regulations 215.23(d) on In-Kind Match