Catholic Services

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Human Services Division, is seeking a noncompetitive procurement for pastoral, spiritual, and emotional support services at the Life Skills & Transition Center campus in Grafton, ND. The solicitation (Number 325-25-990-031) specifically targets Catholic pastoral services for residents, with required deliverables including weekly religious services, baptisms, confirmations, funeral services, counseling, and religious instruction. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church is the intended sole source provider for these services. The contract period spans from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with potential for two additional 24-month renewal options. Vendors must submit detailed responses electronically through the State Procurement Office Online system by April 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. Submission requirements include comprehensive company information, contact details, service specifications, potential value-added features, and cost information. The state reserves the right to adjust rates during renewal periods and potentially expand the contract's scope of work.

The procurement appears to be exclusively targeted to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with no explicit set-aside designations or opportunities for other disadvantaged enterprises. The state has justified the noncompetitive purchase by asserting that this church is the only known provider of on-site Catholic pastoral services in the Grafton area. The total initial contract value is relatively modest at $6,000, with a monthly payment of $250 for the specified services. No incumbent vendor information beyond the intended source is provided, and there are no specific details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The state maintains flexibility in the contract, including the ability to modify rates during renewal periods and potentially expand the contract's funding or scope. Interested parties should carefully review the electronic submission guidelines, which include specific file size and naming restrictions, and can expect email confirmation upon successful upload of their proposal.