ASAM 3-1 Low-Intensity Residential

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals through RFP 325-25-920-089 to establish and operate a 12-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, Williams County. The procurement requires a comprehensive facility capable of providing 24/7/365 services with a minimum 1:8 staff-to-resident ratio, including meals, room and board, and substance use disorder treatment programming. Prospective vendors must select, construct, and renovate an appropriate facility while obtaining and maintaining compliance with North Dakota administrative code licensure requirements. The evaluation will be based on a 100-point scoring system: 30 points for understanding the scope of work, 20 points for management plan, 30 points for experience and qualifications, and 20 points for cost proposal. Key dates include a deadline for questions on January 9, 2026, proposal submissions due by January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, and an anticipated Notice of Award on February 20, 2026, with the contract commencing on April 1, 2026, and extending through June 30, 2027.

The contract allows for potential extension up to three additional 24-month periods contingent on satisfactory performance and legislative appropriation. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, North Dakota preference laws will apply, with preference given to resident North Dakota bidders in cases of identical pricing or evaluation scores. Vendors must submit a detailed cost proposal including a per-client per-bed-day projection based on regional staffing patterns and an hourly rate for Registered Nurse coverage. The successful contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence, business automobile liability, workers' compensation, and employer's liability insurance. Vendors must also comply with the DHHS Tobacco Free Policy and execute a Business Associate Agreement. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will be structured as a firm fixed price agreement, with compensation based on per-client per-bed-day rates and Registered Nurse coverage.