ASAM 3-1 Low-Intensity Residential

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Northeast Behavioral Health Clinic, is seeking proposals through RFP 325-25-940-094 to establish and operate a 14-bed ASAM 3.1 low-intensity residential treatment unit for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders in Grand Forks County. The successful vendor must develop a facility that provides comprehensive residential treatment services, including room and board with three daily meals, 24/7 interpreter services, medication management, and continuous staffing with a minimum 1:8 staff-to-resident ratio. Key service requirements include compliance with federal and state licensure requirements under North Dakota Administrative Code 75-09.1, adherence to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality laws, and maintaining quality management and incident reporting protocols. The proposal evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with 80 points allocated to technical evaluation (30 points for scope of work understanding, 20 points for management plan, 30 points for experience and qualifications) and 20 points for cost proposal. Critical deadlines include a January 5, 2026 deadline for questions, a proposal submission deadline of January 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time, and an anticipated Notice of Award on February 12, 2026, with a contract start date of March 1, 2026.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The initial contract term runs from March 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with potential optional extensions including up to 12 months and three additional 24-month renewal periods, subject to mutual agreement and legislative appropriation. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement, with vendors required to submit per-client per-bed-day projections that include regional staffing patterns and hourly rates for Registered Nurse coverage. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the cost proposal will be evaluated with 15 points allocated to the lowest per-client per-bed-day projection and 5 points to the lowest hourly rate for Registered Nurse coverage. Vendors must also demonstrate compliance with the state's Tobacco Free Policy and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 in commercial general liability and $500,000 in business automobile liability. The successful vendor will be responsible for securing and developing the facility location subject to state approval.