DHS/DCT MSOP Housing and Treatment services

The Minnesota Department of Human Services, through its Direct Care and Treatment Division and Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP), is seeking qualified contractors to provide housing and treatment services for individuals committed under Minnesota Statutes 253B and court-ordered to settings outside state-run treatment facilities. The Request for Proposals (RFP) solicits providers for two primary service categories: residential community placements and sex offender-specific treatment services. These services encompass various residential facility types including assisted living, adult foster care, group homes, halfway houses, and sober housing. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted using a 1000-point scale, with 400 points allocated to Work Plan Agreement, 300 points for Qualifications and Experience, and 300 points for Cost Proposal. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of February 4, 2025, proposal due date of February 6, 2025, anticipated contractor selection on February 13, 2025, and service period from March 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with potential extensions through December 31, 2028. Potential bidders must be registered as either a bidder or supplier to participate in the procurement process.

The RFP includes provisions for additional preference points, specifically 120 points for veteran-owned businesses, indicating a commitment to supporting diverse contractors. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating professional/technical errors and omissions coverage of $2,000,000 per claim/event and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. Diversity spend reporting is required for contracts exceeding $500,000, further emphasizing the state's focus on inclusive procurement practices. The state intends to make multiple master contract awards to effectively meet its service needs. The total contract value for all work order contracts per master contract holder is not anticipated to exceed $2,500,000 per fiscal year. Notably, contractors who have previously responded to related Event IDs 2000015108, 2000015343, or 2000015907 are not required to submit a new proposal. Proposals must be delivered to the Lafayette Dock Receiving location in St. Paul, Minnesota, with all financial transactions denominated in US dollars.