Human Service Center Mental Health Support - Regions III and Region VI

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Health Division is seeking non-clinical mental health support services for Human Service Center staff in Region III (Devils Lake) and Region VI (Jamestown). The procurement involves selecting two independent mental health professionals to provide weekly support services, specifically two hours of in-person mental health support at each main center location and one hour of support (either in-person or via telehealth) at satellite clinics in Rolla and Valley City. Qualified providers must be independently licensed mental health professionals in North Dakota, with a requirement to complete Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) training by the contract start date. The evaluation criteria are based on a 100-point scale, with 40 points allocated to Understanding of the Scope of Work and 60 points for Experience and Qualifications. Proposals are due by February 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM CT, with an anticipated Notice of Intent to Award date of February 28, 2025, and a contract period running from March 10, 2025, through September 30, 2025.

The procurement has specific restrictions prohibiting current or recent employees of regional Human Service Centers from applying, with providers required to have trauma treatment experience and telehealth service delivery capabilities. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 in commercial general liability and automobile liability, as well as workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance. The state intends to make two separate awards, each not exceeding $30,800 for the contract period, with one provider selected for each region. All proposals are expected to be priced at the maximum $30,800 amount, and cost will not be a factor in the evaluation criteria. Monthly reimbursements will be processed through submission of SFN 1763 forms by the 10th of the following month, with the final payment request required within 30 days after contract expiration. The state reserves the right to extend the agreement for an additional 12-month period upon mutual agreement.