Strategic Plan for Utilization of Opioid Settlement Funds

2026-11-03

Development of Strategic Plan The consultant will assist the County in developing a comprehensive strategic plan for the usage of Opioid Settlement Funds for Macon County . The Plan is intended to assist with county planning efforts as needed and consolidating county efforts into a collective , approach when appropriate . The plan should also direct efforts and resources toward a clearly defined vision for the utilization of these funds using a strategic planning framework . The Plan will be data driven , grounded in the principles of equality , position the county to address the challenges of the future and will be fiscally sustainable . The Plan will articulate a vision , mission , core values , priorities , goals and objectives , implementation plans , performance measures and a procedure for Plan review and maintenance . The Plan will capitalize on the opportunity to leverage the Settlement Funds and identify potential funding sources for a sustainable program moving forward . The Commission acknowledges that each Consultant may have a different approach and model to develop a strategic planning document . The proposal should clearly discern the approach and how that will best enable the county to achieve maximum effectiveness related to the roll - out of Opioid Settlement Funds . With that flexibility in mind , the scope of work should include but not necessarily be limited to the following elements : • A timeline and schedule for the project that identifies major milestones , opportunities for meaningful information sharing and decision points . So that the counties may have an opportunity to act on key information sooner rather than later , a gradual rollout of information is preferred , as opposed to one final deadline in the distant future . • Data on demographic , economic , social , and environmental factors and trends that are impacting or are expected to impact Macon County residents , Macon County government , and other institutions , programs and services as it relates to the impacts of substance abuse . • A schedule and format to provide information to and receive guidance from the Commission . The proposal should include an estimated number of facilitated discussions with the Commission as well as county staff in order to accomplish the development of the desired strategic plan . • Engagement with county leadership and other stakeholders as subject matter experts in strategy , initiative development and performance measurement . • A framework to align other countywide plans connected to behavioral health , inclusive of mental health and substance abuse for county departments including but not limited to law enforcement , emergency services , social services and the justice system . • A decision - making framework that helps set county - specific priorities . • An effective , innovative and fiscally sustainable strategic plan document that prioritizes both individual county and Macon County initiatives , and resources to achieve specific goals within a designated period of time . The plan should identify commonalities and potential collaborative opportunities amongst county priorities . • Goals and objectives and / or initiatives that support the vision , mission and values of the Plan . • An implementation plan that transforms conceptual goals into realistic , achievable targets . • Performance measures or key indicators and outcomes that will serve as the basis for measuring progress in Plan implementation . • Analyses of any potential partnerships that could be leveraged to advance the Plan more efficiently and effectively , including identification of future funding sources . • Tactics for effectively communicating the outcomes of the strategic planning process and for providing ongoing information on progress to improve transparency and accountability during Plan implementation . • A recommended process for periodic plan reviews , updates , and / or other plan maintenance in accordance with the North Carolina Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Understanding . • The following strategies should be fully considered for integration within the plan : o Recovery support services o Recovery housing support o Early intervention / prevention o Evidence - based addiction treatment o Employment - related services o Criminal diversion justice programs o Re - entry programs

North Carolina

2026-05-05