ASAM 3-1 Low Intensity Residential

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals through RFP 325-25-920-087 to establish and operate a 9-bed American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) 3.1 low-intensity residential treatment unit for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders in Minot, North Dakota. The procurement targets a facility serving individuals 18 years and older, with specific requirements including 24/7/365 residential services, a 1:8 staff-to-resident ratio, and registered nurse coverage. Evaluation criteria will assess proposals across four categories: understanding of scope of work (30 points), management plan (20 points), experience and qualifications (30 points), and cost proposal (20 points). Key proposal deadlines include January 9, 2026, for questions and objections, and January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time for proposal submission, with an estimated Notice of Award on February 20, 2026. The successful vendor must secure all necessary licenses under North Dakota Administrative Code 75-09.1, maintain compliance with federal and state confidentiality requirements including HIPAA and 42 C.F.R. Part 2, and develop a comprehensive treatment facility.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price agreement running from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with potential extensions up to three additional 24-month periods. Compensation will be structured as a per-client per-bed-day rate reflecting regional staffing patterns, plus an hourly rate for Registered Nurse coverage. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 in commercial general liability, $500,000 in business automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. The successful contractor will be required to sign a Business Associate Agreement and comply with a detailed Purchase of Service Agreement that includes strict protocols for handling Protected Health Information. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract includes a Tobacco Free Policy and requires vendors to provide comprehensive addiction treatment services with robust clinical and operational standards.