The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Developmental Disabilities Section is conducting a noncompetitive procurement for statewide monitoring and technical assistance (TA) services for early intervention programs. The solicitation, numbered 325-25-610-034, seeks a highly specialized provider to deliver comprehensive monitoring and technical support for early intervention services. The intended vendor must possess advanced qualifications, including PhD-level staff with extensive experience in early intervention, family-centered practices, implementation science, and professional development systems. Specific requirements include five years of experience in IDEA Part C services, deep knowledge of national and international early intervention resources, and the ability to provide consultation at individual, program, regional, and state levels. Vendors are required to submit responses demonstrating equivalent capabilities by April 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT through the State Procurement Office Online system. The technical assistance provider must demonstrate expertise in multidisciplinary evaluations, developmental screenings, rural and tribal program experience, and proficiency with North Dakota's Therap system. The contract period will run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential for up to six 12-month renewal options. The state has identified Milestone Technical Assistance & Consulting, LLC as the intended source for these services, asserting that they are the only known provider meeting all specified qualifications. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are explicitly mentioned, the highly specialized nature of the requirements suggests a narrow pool of potential vendors. The estimated total budget for this procurement is $310,000, with potential inflationary increases subject to legislative approval. No incumbent vendors other than the intended source are identified in the documentation. The procurement appears to be focused on maintaining and improving early intervention services through comprehensive monitoring and targeted technical assistance. The contract includes provisions for potential renewal, indicating the state's intent to establish a long-term relationship with a qualified technical assistance provider capable of supporting the state's developmental disabilities services infrastructure.
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