HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution to fund 2026 Opoid Abatement RFP Staff ReportKittitas County
Public Health Department
Agenda Staff Report
AGENDA DATE:
June 16, 2026
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of the resolution between Kittitas County and the City of Ellensburg to authorize
funding for the one-time 2026 opioid abatement request for proposal projects including the
Kittitas County Alano Club, Kittitas County Health Network, Kittitas County Jail, and Peers
Rising.
BACKGROUND:
Kittitas County and the City of Ellensburg joined in the settlement claims against pharmaceutical
supply chain participants, which resulted in funding to be used for opioid abatement strategies.
The county and the city executed an interlocal agreement and pooled funding for a one-time
2026 Opioid Abatement Request for Proposal (RFP).
The RFP submissions include the following:
Kittitas County Alano Club, $16,813
Kittitas County Health Network, $98,922.91,
Kittitas County Jail, $98,635
Peers Rising, $94,202.9
INTERACTION:
Kittitas County Prosecutors: Yes
Kittitas County Auditors: No
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the resolution between Kittitas County and the City of Ellensburg to authorize
funding for the one-time 2026 opioid abatement request for proposal projects including the
Kittitas County Alano Club, Kittitas County Health Network, Kittitas County Jail, and Peers
Rising.
HANDLING:
N/A
LEAD STAFF: Kasey Knutson