Recovery Center - Mental Health

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Northeast Human Service Center, is seeking a contractor to establish and operate a Recovery Center serving individuals with serious mental illness in the Grand Forks County region. The procurement, identified as RFP 325-25-940-030, aims to create a recovery-focused center open at least 40 hours per week, offering peer support, recovery education, and social/recreational activities for members with mental health challenges. The successful offeror will be responsible for securing a physical location, staffing, and implementing a consumer-operated services model guided by SAMHSA's recovery principles. Key deliverables include daily structured activities, weekly peer support and recovery education groups, potential transportation and meal services, and a commitment to member-driven programming. Evaluation criteria will assess vendors across four categories: Understanding of the Scope of Work (30 points), Management Plan (20 points), Experience and Qualifications (30 points), and Cost Proposal (20 points). The RFP was issued on April 23, 2025, with proposals due by May 16, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of July 1, 2025. The initial contract term runs through June 30, 2027, with potential renewal options for up to two additional 24-month periods.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears open to qualified entities capable of meeting the comprehensive service requirements. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the contract includes specific staffing requirements, including a full-time Recovery Center Director and a part-time Recovery Coordinator (minimum 20 hours per week). The successful vendor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability (minimum $2,000,000 per occurrence), business automobile liability, workers' compensation, and employer's liability insurance. The vendor must also be an approved vendor with the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget. While precise budget details are not explicitly stated, the RFP indicates the state may assist with start-up costs upon proof of actual expenses. The contract will utilize a firm fixed price arrangement, with monthly reimbursement subject to performance and adherence to detailed operational standards outlined in the various attached compliance reporting documents.