Attachment+D+-+Cost+Proposal.docx

This is a Cost Proposal Attachment for an RFP issued by the State of North Dakota for the establishment and operation of a 15-bed ASAM 3.1 low-intensity residential unit serving individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders in Fargo, North Dakota (Solicitation Number 325-25-950-086). The cost proposal requires offerors to submit a per client per bed day projection that reflects regional staffing patterns based on current market conditions, which accounts for up to 15 of the possible 20 evaluation points. Additionally, offerors must provide an hourly rate for Registered Nurse coverage to meet the required level of care needs, which is worth up to 5 evaluation points.

Offerors must support their cost submissions with a detailed line-item budget that substantiates the per client per bed day projection amount. The pricing structure is based on per-bed-day rates, and the proposal emphasizes that cost projections must be grounded in regional staffing market analysis to ensure realistic and competitive pricing. The evaluation framework allocates significant weight to both the per diem rate calculation and nursing coverage costs, indicating that cost competitiveness and demonstrated understanding of operational expenses are critical evaluation criteria.