Recovery Center - Mental Health

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a contractor to establish and operate a Recovery Center serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders in the West Central Behavioral Health Clinic region, specifically located in Bismarck, Burleigh County. The Request for Proposal (RFP 325-25-970-080) was issued on November 12, 2025, with proposals due by December 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time. The contract period runs from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with potential extensions up to three additional 24-month renewal periods. The Recovery Center must operate a minimum of 40 hours per week as a drop-in facility, providing peer support groups, recovery education classes, and social activities. Proposals will be evaluated using a 100-point scoring system: Understanding of Scope of Work (30 points), Management Plan (20 points), Experience and Qualifications (30 points), and Cost Proposal (20 points). Key deliverables include maintaining comprehensive reporting requirements such as weekly statistical reports, monthly activity reports, quarterly and annual compliance reports, and an annual consumer satisfaction survey.

The procurement does not explicitly list specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, though the RFP indicates a preference for North Dakota resident bidders in cases of identical pricing or evaluation scores. The successful vendor must secure a physical building in Bismarck capable of supporting 40-hour weekly operations and must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local ordinances. Staffing requirements include a full-time Recovery Center Director and a Certified Peer Support Specialist Coordinator working a minimum of 20 hours per week. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with the state potentially assisting with documented start-up costs such as facility remodeling. The vendor will be responsible for all operational expenses, including facility lease or purchase, staffing, and program implementation. The estimated contract value will be determined through the cost proposal submission, with monthly reimbursement requests subject to legislative appropriation and potential adjustments for renewal options.